Spent a week in Florida. 850 miles. Pipes are purple and splotchy and at some places all the finish came off and it rusted. Working on getting them warrantied. I had the dealer install the pipes, A/C, and tuner before I picked up the bike.

I was told it may be a sign of running lean but the discoloration is the entire length of the pipes not just at the heads. The bike only backfired a couple times at decel, it did sound "flat" a couple times after coming off the highway and hitting town traffic but I could have been imagining it, and the heat off the engine never "felt" abnormal or uncomfortable to the point that I was concerned. Started without issues even when hot.

 

That sucks! Have you looked at your plugs for a lean condition? Decel pop can be a sign of an exhaust leak, not saying this is your reason. Did the dealer do a dyno? The discoloration and rusting obviously is not a sign of a lean condition. Whatever coating that was put on the pipes, it wasn't done right. Hope they square it with you.

 

If u can't get who u bought them from to replace them, then call HTC jet hott and have them stripped and coated. Looks like a poor coat job to me.

 

Only popped a couple times on decel and I think that is because I loaded it up. Haven't checked the plugs. Not a believer in dyno for a mostly stock street bike; if they tuned it properly with the SE tuner it should be ok. I don't want to mess with tuner settings until I talk to the dealer.

Chip

 

Looking at those photos reminded me of my trips to Florida. Salt loaded ocean air breezes! I usually had to wash my bike at least twice to get that crap off.

 

Just got back from the dealer: Rochester HD. They told me not to sweat it; they ordered a new set of pipes while I was there and told me they would let me know when to bring it in for the swap.

Hoethree: I made sure I gave it a good washing before I put it back away!

Chip

 

SALT, I go to the coast her in N Cali all the time. same problem with the whole bike. but I'm not sure the salt would make the finish come off unless it was able to get under the coating some how.

 

I've seen that on a couple of those V&H H.O. (ceramic coated) pipes. I've never had a problem with the chrome pipes.

 

v&h coating is no good.had their indy on my v-rod and it all peeled off.was even running there map which when they dynoed it they said was reel rich.for what they cost it should have a premium coating.

 

My wife's black V&H short shots held up really good; no complaints.