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Started by hanalulu, September 22, 2007, 01:34:38 PM

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The front mudguard is melting from exhaust heat?

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hanalulu

September 22, 2007, 01:34:38 PM
The front mudguard is melting from exhaust heat. IS the bike running too lean and hot?

CndnMax

#1
September 22, 2007, 01:41:11 PM
I think its a common problem for people that do a lot of stop-n-go traffic, doesn't get the chance to cool off .

darb85

#2
September 22, 2007, 10:27:05 PM
also from idleing at start up with the choke on.
2000 GS500E
K&N Drop in, Custom Turn signals, Kat Rear Shock, Pirreli Sport Demons, Woodcraft Rearsets. Kat Front Forks, Race tech .90, 14t

bucks1605

#3
September 23, 2007, 12:30:57 AM
mine was melted when i got the bike, so i just trimmed it back and it looks good now.
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

ohgood

#4
September 23, 2007, 05:40:06 AM
I just have some discoloration. The paint is a little wavy. doesn't bother me.

No, I don't think it's mixture related.


tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless

dgyver

#5
September 23, 2007, 06:45:13 AM
Always park the bike with the wheel turned to prevent more melting.
Common sense in not very common.
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