[mry999eryk]

Dumb question really-
When I bought this bike, I was told it was the full TI system with the flat box. But How can I tell if it is TI/TI or the TI/SS or just plain SS. The pipes have a golden sort of look to them and seem to be TI, but honestly I can't tell the difference too much. The under tailpipe box looks more grey for sure- SS? but maybe they are all like that.

BTW- no paperwork on the MX so can't look it up.

 

[Bella749]

All the DP termi systems have SS pipes, if it's a "titanuim" system, the muffer will be Ti. Unpolished SS turns a golden hue with heat as opposed to Ti which tends to turn blue. Look at the welds.. they will have a bluish/rainbow effect if it's Ti.

 

[mry999eryk]

All the DP termi systems have SS pipes, if it's a "titanuim" system, the muffer will be Ti. Unpolished SS turns a golden hue with heat as opposed to Ti which tends to turn blue. Look at the welds.. they will have a bluish/rainbow effect if it's Ti.

Thanks- any tell tale signs to let you know if the muffler is TI or not? Everything seems to be covered up with one thing or another.

 

[Bella749]

You should be able to see the welds at the inlet/outlet flanges, or the rear support bracket for the CF cover

 

[amullo]

Try a magnet.

Titanium is NOT magnetic but stainless steel IS.

//amullo

 

[DukeDesmo]

Try a magnet.

Titanium is NOT magnetic but stainless steel IS.

//amullo

Some SS is magnetic some isn't, it depends on the content (particularly the Nickel). My stainless Termi pipes are not magnetic.

 

[mry999eryk]

All the DP termi systems have SS pipes, if it's a "titanuim" system, the muffer will be Ti. Unpolished SS turns a golden hue with heat as opposed to Ti which tends to turn blue. Look at the welds.. they will have a bluish/rainbow effect if it's Ti.

That's it for sure. Thanks

I didn't want to tell people the wrong thing when they ask about the pipes.

 

[ducat]

Some SS is magnetic some isn't, it depends on the content (particularly the Nickel). My stainless Termi pipes are not magnetic.

SS is generaly very slightly magnetic i.e. 304, 413, ect. not enough to tell without small shavings and rare earth magnets.

Some SS alloys that have a higher ferrous metal content would be more magnetic.