Exhaust leak

[redbaron]

I noticed an obvious leak in my exhaust while warming up the interstate in the garage today. There was a noticeable moisture spot on the garage floor where the two chrome covers meet. I placed my hand underneath the exhaust at that point and felt a pressure leak that seemed to be pointing directly down. Both sides seem to be doing the same and I thought it could possibly be an engineered moisture drain point to prevent moisture build-up . . . hahaha, at least that what I'm hoping lol.
Does anyone have any feedback on this, is it manufactured, or do I have exhaust problems?

Thanks guys

[Jay]

I believe it is supposed to be there.  Take a look under there, I bet you will see a drilled hole at each side.

[Chillerman]

Sounds normal to me.  Probably condensation from sitting.  Warming it up in the garage every once in awhile is not recommended from what I understand.

[Bobbo]

Yes, it is a condensation weep hole.  When the engine is cold, the mixture is usually rich, which causes a lot of water to condense in the exhaust, and that is how it escapes.

[gordonv]

I just removed my pipes from my IS since I'm parting it out, and there was at least one nut that was only finger tight. I would not be surprised if it was only the heat that kept the nut on the stud.

7# is not much, so like mentioned, check them, or even a little thread lock, or loose them.

[Ricky-D]

Loctite should not be used on those studs/nuts.

Antiseize should (most definitely) be used on those studs/nuts.

Got to get them Harley thinking memory resources deleted and replace with good Honda Valkyrie mechanical practices.

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[roboto65]

The Blue will not hold up to the heat either..

[HotRod]

I just removed my pipes from my IS since I'm parting it out, and there was at least one nut that was only finger tight. I would not be surprised if it was only the heat that kept the nut on the stud.

7# is not much, so like mentioned, check them, or even a little thread lock, or loose them.

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[MarkT]

I use Loctite 242 (blue) on header installs and have for years - hundreds of installs.  It adds enough friction that the nuts don't move, don't have to be retorqued, and won't walk off.  It's the thread locker used on threads that need to be disassembled sometimes.  The stuff is still there, years later, preventing unintentional loosening.  I still recommend checking the nuts a couple times with a torque wrench just to be sure they remain at spec.  Feedback is - the nuts don't loosen, and apparently the crush gaskets don't need additional crushing later.

[roboto65]

Just stating what they have on there MSDS  http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/t_lkr_blue/technical-data/Loctite-Threadlocker-Blue-242.htm

Service Temperature: -65°F (-54°C) to 300°F (149°C)

Surely the exhaust bolts get hotter than 300 degrees

But hey if it work it works but the blue is not for High temps.. well above 300 degrees anyway..