[SIXSTRINGS]

Went for a little ride last night - a sloppy muddy wet ride. As we were coming home we noticed my exhaust pipe coming right off the cylinder was glowing red hot. What he heck is that all about? Bike runs fine other wise.

2002 450FM. Stock. Just serviced the valves a few days ago.
Anybody have an idea?

Thanks

 

[vettepin]

did you add a jet kit or a pipe or both .?
maybe its just like that .but maybe you have a lean condition, check the spark plug for color and post back what it looks like.

 

[eustismudder]

Valve might be a little too tight. Not letting it close all the way will cause it to glow. Also pipe might be clogged with mud but more than likely its the valve if you just messed with them.

 

[big4fifty4man]

actually i had the same problem, my valve seat fell out and by that happening it had very little compression because the valve was not completely closing if it is ticking a little bit you might want to look into that

 

[Yooperforeman]

My friend's 450 does that too.We were riding after dark,that's when we noticed it.It runs great.It's been a while since he's had the valves adjusted,but that makes sense.I loosened the valves in my 500 and it's ticking slightly but his doesn't make any noise so I'd bet there to tight.

 

[big4fifty4man]

it could be that there to tight but if it is ticking your going to have to go into the head

 

[SIXSTRINGS]

Ok, I took my plug out and she looked brand new, as in white hot. I think it's too lean.
I'm running a Dr8es-l plug. Stock bike, no mods except the Carb spring cut, which definitley isn't an issue.