Rusty pipe reposted

[RLPCEP]

I stuck this in another area. I think it really belongs here. Still learning after all these years.

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Drove new HD Trike home from the dealer on August 8, and have cruised 1200 miles to date. Getting the hang of it, I think. We are going places we would never think of visiting in the car. Hope to ride the Blue Ridge in October, visiting friends along the way up and back.

The hot pipes issue is ever-present, but I do not wish to make any mods yet, so guess we will just have to live with it. Cooler weather soon and that may help. Cruise control is wonderful. At 70 mph I'm turning right at 3 grand in sixth, and on the mostly flat land Interstate 10 I seldom have to downshift to pull mild upgrades.

The issue: My right pipe is rusting inside at the rear. Asked the service mgr. about it, and he didn't know. Said something about the right pipe carrying away about 60-65% of the exhaust. If that is so, shouldn't it be the hottest pipe, and evaporate any moisture well before it gets down the line? He says he has sent HD an email about this. There was another model in the shop while I was getting my 1000 mile service, and it showed the same rusting in one of the pipes.

Any ideas?

RLPCEP a/k/a Bob (Tallahassee FL area), 82d ABN and former LEO

 

[Gorilla]

I think its caused by condensation because of the hot pipes as they cool. Notice that the exhaust manifolds on most cars take on a rust surface, iron or steel. Nothing to worry about.

 

[RLPCEP]

I think its caused by condensation because of the hot pipes as they cool. Notice that the exhaust manifolds on most cars take on a rust surface, iron or steel. Nothing to worry about.

That's reassuring. Thanks.

Bob

 

[sarge7882]

The inside of both of my pipes have rust in them. Just another issue with the TG that makes me unhappy.

 

[Gorilla]

The inside of both of my pipes have rust in them. Just another issue with the TG that makes me unhappy.

If it makes you uncomfortable to look at, I would suggest getting some Exhaust temp spray paint in flat black, cover what you don't want paint on and I would spray the inside of them. I did that to the bottom of my wifes new Camaro mufflers. I didn't like looking at the metal so I painted them.

 

[Southern Man]

I am not sure that NASA has paint to withstand Tri-Glide exaust temps!

 

[RLPCEP]

I am not sure that NASA has paint to withstand Tri-Glide exaust temps!

ROFL!!

RLPCEP (Bob)

 

[RLPCEP]

If it makes you uncomfortable to look at, I would suggest getting some Exhaust temp spray paint in flat black, cover what you don't want paint on and I would spray the inside of them. I did that to the bottom of my wifes new Camaro mufflers. I didn't like looking at the metal so I painted them.

Good suggestion. I'll try it with a very light light buffing with Brillo first.

Thanks.

RLPCEP (Bob)

 

[RLPCEP]

If it makes you uncomfortable to look at, I would suggest getting some Exhaust temp spray paint in flat black, cover what you don't want paint on and I would spray the inside of them. I did that to the bottom of my wifes new Camaro mufflers. I didn't like looking at the metal so I painted them.

Took your suggestion. Looks much better and I am happy. Thanks.

Bob

 

[Gorilla]

Took your suggestion. Looks much better and I am happy. Thanks.

Bob

Your welcome glad to have been able to assist.