1200rr Glowing Headers

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  1. 6Foot6Dude

    6Foot6Dude New Member

    Jun 8, 2022
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    Hey there everyone, my Speed Triple 1200RR is still in the break-in period, and even though the engine temps are quite normal, the headers especially on the left side glow red when idling. Even though I believe the emission regulations make the bikes run lean, I don’t know if this is to be expected and normal. Any experiences?
     
  2. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    No experience sorry. But if I were you I would be talking to my dealer as you are still in the break in .
     
  3. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Sep 25, 2018
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    “Glowing” sounds strange. Pictures?
     
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  4. Bmwjay1000rr

    Bmwjay1000rr Member

    Jun 23, 2021
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    Mine our same on my 1200rs Screenshot_20240308-035754_Gallery.jpg
     
  5. blacktiger

    blacktiger Member

    May 14, 2023
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    No way should any header be getting that hot unless the engine's running flat out.
     
  6. Bmwjay1000rr

    Bmwjay1000rr Member

    Jun 23, 2021
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    They do on the speed triple1200rs ....that's on tick over as well......euro 5 for ya
     
  7. blacktiger

    blacktiger Member

    May 14, 2023
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    What do Triumph say about it?
     
  8. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    They will say it's a safety feature if you glow in the dark :D
     
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  9. speeder

    speeder Noble Member

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    It's common and quite normal, my BMW gs used to do it ...particularly noticeable on warm dark nights.
    As you say modern bikes run very lean and hot and that combined with the very thin metal of the headers causes this issue
     
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