i've just bought a 99 model and the exhaust seems a little black, especially since the bike has aftermarket mufflers, i plan to put the original mufflers back on but i wondered if there is any common problems that i should be looking into?

If you're keeping the stock exhaust, you'll be fine, a little black is normal.

If you're using the slip-ons, the exhaust will get very black, but installing a PC will help it run cleaner and smooth things out. Some guys have said that a PC makes a difference on a stock bike as well, so it's up to you.

The PC isn't necessary, but you'll notice the difference, and the black exhaust won't cause any problems, either.

cool thanks, i feel better now :grin:

excuse my ignorance but what's a PC?

PC- PowerCommander. :cool:

oh :roll: i was pretty sure it didn't stand for personal computer but i couldn't think of anything else, thanks

Well, it's programmable with your personal computer..........



You were partially right. :grin:

Paul,

What kind of exhaust is on it now? Are they (slip-0ns) ?

yeh they're just a loud slip on c/f muffler