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One of the most prevalent problems that just about every motorcycle owner has to deal with at one point or another involves their motorcycle exhaust. These problems can include demands to reduce the noise production of the bike, to bluing of the tailpipe and other parts of the exhaust. Depending on what you need to change with your motorcycle exhaust, you really have two basic options. Either repair and adapt your existing exhaust system, or choose to replace it all together. Both have their upsides and downsides, and the following paragraphs will give you a brief summary of the complete story.

Replacing Your Motorcycle Exhaust

Sometimes, you simply have to let your motorcycle exhaust go. Now granted, the open pipes are a work of art, but if you get just one more ticket for noise pollution, chances are you won’t be riding your bike a lot anyway. Depending on how simple or complicated your motorcycle exhaust system is, a more reasonable way to solve the problem might be to simply replace it.

You do need to be careful though. After market motorcycle exhaust systems are notorious for being incompatible with the original motorcycles. In fact, chances are they may have the tendency to outperform the original pipes of the motorcycle, so please make sure you replacement exhaust system parts fit the bike. If you don’t you’ll be courting serious danger in the form of explosion. In addition, it makes little sense to get a replacement part if it doesn’t fit the feel, color, sound, or style of the bike.

Another aspect to consider once you choose to replace your motorcycle exhaust system is coating it with something a kin to Blue-shield, or Dyno Kote. These products are great ways to prevent your exhaust from turning blue. However, if the heat shields in your system are already adequate, chances are you won’t need this extra step for your new motorcycle ride.

Repairing or Adapting Your Motorcycle Exhaust System

One of the main reasons why most motorcycle riders become disenchanted with their ride is because the beautiful chrome of their motorcycle exhaust pipes have been transformed to a bluish black color. In this case, the “repair” of your system is pretty simple. An application of something like Blue-Away or Blue-Buster and a bit of elbow grease will bring the show room shine back to your ride.

However, if your pipes on your motorcycle exhaust become blue to quickly, or over and over again, it could be a sign of something more serious. The most common culprit is that the air-fuel mixture or timing is not completely right. To rich a mixture can cause the unburned gas to ignite on a hotspot, turning the muffler blue. In addition, too lean a mixture or bad timing can also lead to blue exhaust.

No matter how you decide to change your motorcycle exhaust, take your time and make sure you know what you’re doing. In fact, it certainly doesn’t hurt to get an expert opinion on the matter. Your trusted motorcycle mechanic will be a welcomed addition to your team no matter what you do.