1200rr Glowing Headers

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  1. 6Foot6Dude

    6Foot6Dude New Member

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    #1 6Foot6Dude, Mar 6, 2024
    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, think it's time for his medications.

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    #2 sprintdave, Mar 6, 2024
    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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    #3 learningtofly, Mar 6, 2024
    “Glowing” sounds strange. Pictures?
     
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  4. Bmwjay1000rr

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    #4 Bmwjay1000rr, Mar 8, 2024
    Mine our same on my 1200rs Screenshot_20240308-035754_Gallery.jpg
     
  5. blacktiger

    blacktiger Active Member

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    #5 blacktiger, Mar 11, 2024
    No way should any header be getting that hot unless the engine's running flat out.
     
  6. Bmwjay1000rr

    Bmwjay1000rr Member

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    #6 Bmwjay1000rr, Mar 11, 2024
    They do on the speed triple1200rs ....that's on tick over as well......euro 5 for ya
     
  7. blacktiger

    blacktiger Active Member

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    #7 blacktiger, Mar 11, 2024
    What do Triumph say about it?
     
  8. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    #8 TRIPLE X, Mar 11, 2024
    They will say it's a safety feature if you glow in the dark :D
     
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  9. speeder

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    #9 speeder, Mar 11, 2024
    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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