As seen at Ruapuna today. Un-enhanced photographs.

**toycollector10** · 22nd September 2018, 21:46

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Click on the opened picture to go full screen/full size image. This is what a supercharger does to your pipes. Gorgeous!

**pritch** · 22nd September 2018, 22:08

If you have titanium pipes?

**jasonu** · 23rd September 2018, 04:20

Why the keep off signs? Is it really a problem? How many people will actually sit on a bike that isn't theirs without first asking?

**Grumph** · 23rd September 2018, 05:55

Originally Posted by pritch

If you have titanium pipes?

There's literally thousands of Triumphs, BSA's and Nortons around the world with chrome pipes blued as badly as that.
I'm from the generation who looked at blued pipes and thought - carburation needs sorting....

**F5 Dave** · 23rd September 2018, 06:53

Originally Posted by jasonu

Why the keep off signs? Is it really a problem? How many people will actually sit on a bike that isn't theirs without first asking?

People are dicks. Doubley so if they think the bike is owned by a shop, fair game for a ArseBook selfie.

**toycollector10** · 23rd September 2018, 09:04

Originally Posted by Grumph

There's literally thousands of Triumphs, BSA's and Nortons around the world with chrome pipes blued as badly as that.
I'm from the generation who looked at blued pipes and thought - carburation needs sorting....

Yes, running too lean and hot. But in the days of fuel injection and computers it's very rare to see pipes like this.

**AllanB** · 23rd September 2018, 11:13

Titanium colours up with heat. I've seen pipe sets advertised that have been pre-heated in areas to get the 'look'. I presume they point a blow torch or similar at them.

That Kawa will be pumping out some serious heat - the obvious part being the headers but bends and collectors will have concentrated heat on them too.

I think it's a fantastic photo - thanks for sharing.

**AllanB** · 23rd September 2018, 11:19

I went looking for those pre-coloured pipes but got distracted by this 'method' of bluing them.... poor engine, note the fluid under it.

Also it's important to clean titanium down before starting the bike for the first time - any oils from your hands will burn on the metal permanently (evident in the video as well).

**HenryDorsetCase** · 23rd September 2018, 11:24

The larger point here is why was I not informed there was a trackday on yesterday? Who ran it and how do I get on the list?

**Hoonicorn** · 23rd September 2018, 14:24

Did he put his fingerprints all over those titanium pipes?

... I heard that leaves marks.

edit: I just read Allan's comments, so it's true.

**Kickaha** · 24th September 2018, 07:37

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

The larger point here is why was I not informed there was a trackday on yesterday? Who ran it and how do I get on the list?

It wasn't a track day, it was Kickstart display motorcycle day thingy

**AllanB** · 24th September 2018, 19:58

Originally Posted by Kickaha

It wasn't a track day, it was Kickstart display motorcycle day thingy

Hmm seen some pictures on FB tonight. Looks like a good turnout for the day. And I knew nothing about it either.

**pritch** · 24th September 2018, 20:54

Apropos of titanium pipes and such, I'm just going to post a photo of a set of Pedro's pipes here. I'm in awe of the work that goes into these. I have visions of a team of Japanese sheet metal working craftsmen toiling away, but it's probably made by a machine. Still magic looking stuff.

As you were...