Carbon build up inside exhaust

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  • Carter Turk
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    • May 2002
    • 2281
    • Bellingham Washington

    #1

    Carbon build up inside exhaust

    Due 10 years of poor carb settings and old o-rings, I imagine I have a build up of carbon coating the inside of the exhaust.

    I guess my manifolds are narrower, by a few millimeters, no proof really, just notice it when I change my oil.

    The header requires removal for oil/filter changes.

    Any value in trying to clean it out?
    GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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    #2
    Can't hurt but I doubt it would make much difference. I'd say running it clean for awhile would clean it out on its own.
    I'd check the baffle if you are running one.

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    • tkent02
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      • Jan 2006
      • 35571
      • Near South Park

      #3
      An Italian tune up would work wonders.
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      Life is too short to ride an L.

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      • Carter Turk
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        • May 2002
        • 2281
        • Bellingham Washington

        #4
        I thought it might be like most americans with high cholesterol, narrowing the artery.

        Less flow more stick.
        GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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