I have about 1500 miles in my V&H MO's...I think I've burned off all the cosmolene, or whatever packing lube is in there. I am getting quite a bit of condensation only in my left pipe...I find it cooked onto the inside of the tips when I shut her down. The King runs great, but don't know why this is happening. I could understand if it is cold outside...but it's averaging 98 degrees where I live, and far from humid. Any ideas? Should I not even worry about it?

Thanks in advance...

 

mine does the same thing, leaks like a siv when I first start it up

 

I just noticed it on my 09 Street Glide this morning. I have V&H Twin slash rounds. It was about 75 degrees this morning and a little humid. Spitting condensation from the left pipe on start up. I have about 800 miles on the pipes. Anyone have any ideas why? Thanks.

 

condensation prolly builds up in the cross over pipe that runs under the frame. My 08 never did it.

 

my 09 does it to i think its normal

 

Combustion creates a lot of moisture and the left pipe doesn't get the flow volume the right does so it will throw more condensation longer. But it should blow out after a few miles or so of riding and run dry, unless pretty cold out.

Is there some sort of residue visible after a long ride? I have not seen that before, but I don't look up a lot of pipes either.

 

Normal to have water condensing when metal changes temp. Left pipe issue probably has something to do with left side being lower on the sidestand. Always important to ride long enough to vaporize water since it collects inside the crankcase too.

 

This is completely normal, the stock head pipe uses the right side as the primary exhaust path.

 

Thanks guys for calming me down. Yes, I believe it does blow out/burn out after a few miles, but I still wonder why it accumulates again and again. Especially in my local desert climate.

 

I have Monster Ovals on my 08 and this happens everytime I start it...I figured it was normal. I've had them for about 2 years now and I haven't had any issues.