Nice Ride, But what about the red pipes??2013 TR3R

[milly63]

Hello Gentleman,
Just joined this site and am wondering if I should be a little concerned. I purchased this new Rocket Roadster a few weeks ago, and was enjoying a nice evening ride when I noticed a nice red/orange glow from exhaust manifold. No mods as of yet and am wondering if factoring setting is too lean. Any suggestions?? This is my first Triumph and am a little disappointed.

 

[Molinoman]

That is why Triumph put those nice chrome coverings over the header pipes. It is pretty normal, you have a pretty big engine and that exhaust is going to be pretty hot, you just don't notice it during the day as much...but night time it is pretty common to see that red glow.

Dennis

 

[milly63]

Thanks Dennis,

I haven't mentioned this to the dealer yet, but as soon as I bought it, they were anxious to put a new set of pipes and do some re-mapping for me. Could it be they want to get more fuel into the baby. I like stock bikes, and I just want to leave it alone. You figure Triumph would know what they are doing. Maybe they run hot for emission purposes.
Do you do anything to your 2010 Rocket?

 

[Mittzy]

G'day Milly, And welcome.
The mufflers on the Roadster has the catalytic converter in each of them which restricts the flow somewhat hence keeping the heat in the system. Also when the exhaust gasses are pushed out of the cylinder head the gasses are forced to do a right angle turn almost immediately, causing a hotspot and the heat just radiates further down the system from there.
Nothing to worry about.

 

[milly63]

Thanks Mittzy,

On that note, I'll just enjoy the ride,
How do you maintain your Matte Black finish. I have the same

 

[Mittzy]

Thanks Mittzy,

On that note, I'll just enjoy the ride,
How do you maintain your Matte Black finish. I have the same

Just wipe over with a chamois when I think of it.

 

[RocketandRollit]

Welcome! :bch:

 

[R3R Torque]

Welcome from Washington state.

 

[mr hunt]

Another Aussie welcome Milly

 

[scot in exile]

I would be worried if they were not glowing as said buy the chrome covers and hide the ugly things.