[Helrazr]

Hey guys just wanted to let people know about an exhaust leak on my Ace. Right where head pipe bolts on to motor it is leaking. This is the second one I've had leaking. Maybe a common problem? Maybe recall. Easy to find. Pull seat and panel behind seat. Take a look, if you have black soot on the head it's leaking.

 

[DoctorJ]

Are the gaskets copper? They may need to heat up to seal and head pipe will need to be tightened.

 

[Scoundrel]

Mine looks good, doesn't look like it's leaking.
Some weird stuff flaking off of the header, but I don't think that's a problem.
Also looks like the heat shields are doing their job, no sign of melting on the access cover.

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[Atv Bandit]

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I didn't find any exhaust leaks either just some exhaust paint flaking like Scoundrel. If you look closely at the exhaust pipe on my picture you can clearly see where it is flaking from. Hope this helps others in case they see this same thing and think they have a problem.