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Lee1980
15-Mar-2006, 10:39
On my S4r after stopping the exhaust pings/creaks alot when cooling. Never had this on any bikes before.

Is it due to being to rigid? I read some where its a sign of cheap steel being used?

I have an Akrapovic slip on and Dp cat removal pipes:D
andyb
15-Mar-2006, 11:25
one of the best sounds you can get in my opinion..........sounds like its running well!
Lee1980
15-Mar-2006, 12:37
Its when the engine is turned off I mean:o why does the sound mean its running well?
TORTUGA
15-Mar-2006, 12:48
My 999 does it mate, Its just hot metal cooling down. I like to think its my bike talking to me and thanking me for a nice ride. (I need to get out more):biaggi:
Herb
15-Mar-2006, 12:53
Steel contracts as it cools down, hence the pinging. I love that sound as well.
Lee1980
15-Mar-2006, 12:57
Cool its an ok sound :lol

Just never had it that loud on any bike before:):)
keith888
15-Mar-2006, 14:52
Stainless 'creaks' a lot more than mild steel so its perfectly normal. My car started doing the same thing when I fitted a stainless system.

Keith
Martinp
15-Mar-2006, 16:51
I love that sound it always happens after a good ride!
t5mission
16-Mar-2006, 10:37
Its a good thing honest. Mean your riding it more than cleaning it. (Love that sound too)
Paul James
16-Mar-2006, 11:53
Quite normal, particularly if you've been feeding it plenty of gas :-)))
weeian
16-Mar-2006, 13:49
hehe, that means you've gave it a good spanking, nothing wrong there.

/ian