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Is this normal? - Exhaust
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Is this normal? - Exhaust
So i have had my bike for about 3 months, ridden around 580 miles daily rider, 5 out of 7 days. Just stopped by my office today and noticed this strange discolouration on my exhaust... Is this normal?
Honda PCX 125 ESP (Black)
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust
DEAD: 2013 Piaggio Typhoon 4 stroke 125cc (Black)
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
I own a 2012 pcx 125 with 2200 miles ridden regularly I have not got the discoloration as seen on your exhaust.
Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
Yes, perfectly normal, its called rust.
Black painted pipes are not fit for the UK, you'll need to paint it with decent high temperature paint e.g. Sperex.
It might just be dirt, have you tried cleaning it off?
Black painted pipes are not fit for the UK, you'll need to paint it with decent high temperature paint e.g. Sperex.
It might just be dirt, have you tried cleaning it off?
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Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
Just thought it was a really weird pattern and wondering if it matched up with any kind of internal baffling. I've got a yoshimura exhaust that'll be going on soon so not too worried.
Honda PCX 125 ESP (Black)
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust
DEAD: 2013 Piaggio Typhoon 4 stroke 125cc (Black)
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
I've owned my 2015 model 3 months too - since end of May and so far the exhaust shows no signs of rust and I've now done about 1200 miles (20 mile commute there and back 5 days/wk). It's stored outside at home but I always use a cover and it's stored in an underground car park at work. As GN2 said, I expect it to suffer more as Winter comes with salt and crap from the road, along with more rain. No chance of keeping it pristine as per WhiteNoise's spotless scoot (warmer climate helps).
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Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
My 2011 has over 12k miles and doesn't show this discoloration, and I ride in all weather. I'm guessing corrosion from being near the coast or road salt does it. GN2's respraying recommendation is spot on. If you want to skimp on the paint, you can just use gas grill paint.
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Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
What would be good paint for the vario / clutch cover?
Honda PCX 125 ESP (Black)
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust
DEAD: 2013 Piaggio Typhoon 4 stroke 125cc (Black)
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
Your tire seems to have some of the same color on it. Are you sure it's not just dirty?
Re: Is this normal? - Exhaust
My 2011 stays on the drive overnight (need to get a cover for the rainy season though) and underground car park during the day. It started showing the rust at around 11k miles. I just cleaned up the rust and painted over with high temp paint from Halfords (thats my second mention of them today... and no I dont have shares in Halfords.. I own it... LOL.. kidding). Worked a treat and fine now.
But seeing as you have a new exhaust going on soon its cool. I would still clean it and paint it once its off and possibly stick it on that popular auction site.. offset the price of the new exhaust a bit ?
But seeing as you have a new exhaust going on soon its cool. I would still clean it and paint it once its off and possibly stick it on that popular auction site.. offset the price of the new exhaust a bit ?
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