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Blue Pipes

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Jaywhy, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. Jaywhy

    Jaywhy New Member

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    Do Blue pipes mean too lean? Mine are Yellowish with some blue.
    See pic in gallery
    Jy
     
    Jaywhy, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. gunnabuild1

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    Discolouration on the pipes is usually just heat effect on the chrome.
    There are polishes that are supposed to remove the blue,personally I kinda like the blue it means it gets ridden.
     
    gunnabuild1, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. Ass.Fault

    Ass.Fault Active Member

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    only the plugs tell the truth in the mixture game.
    check plugs if you think your running lean.
    I like using crome polish to get that nasty color off...speaking of that, better get back to work.
     
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    Blue pipes could be caused by lean carbs, high octane fuel or just long rides i would think.
     
    rdbhere2, Jul 25, 2008
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    you may have run over a smurf who was taking a potty break...
     
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  6. kontiki

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    Blue
    Oh, so lonesome for you
    Why can't you be blue over me?

    Blue
    Oh, so lonesome for you
    Tears fill my eyes 'till I can't see

    3 o'clock in the mornin, here am I
    Sitting here so lonely, so lonesome I could cry

    Blue
    Oh, so lonesome for you
    Why can't you be blue over me?

    Now that it's over, I realized
    Those weak words you whispered, were nothing but lies

    Blue
    Oh, so lonesome for you
    Why can't you be blue over me?

    Why can't you be blue, over me?
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    that's why i went for "jet hot " ceramic stirling on my headers, now i'm not so blue & just wash with soapy water :D
     
    wizard, Jul 25, 2008
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  8. Zookie400

    Zookie400 Active Member

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    blue pipes are awesome. i love the titanium exhaust that turns purple. my stainless exhaust on my quad turned brown. run it the way it is i say.
     
    Zookie400, Jul 26, 2008
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    the blue color is from the chrome reacting with the air at a certain temperature
    the chrome is now blue or yellow or whatever
    if you keep polishing it off, soon it will be gone and rust will take it's place
    colored chrome means you still have chrome, thats a good thing
     
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  10. Jaywhy

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    Some of you guys have a lot of time on your hands. It must be raining.

    I am going with the Blue.

    JY
     
    Jaywhy, Jul 28, 2008
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