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[Screamin' Al]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but i was wondering if anyone was having problems with the chrome lifting off their V&H Hi-Flo end caps?

I'm now onto my third set and I know it's just a matter of time before it happens again. V&H seem quite happy to replace them, but say it's as a "good will gesture" even though the last set were only on the road for a couple of months. Should they start to refuse to offer replacements then I'll take them on re Warranty.

just a thought........

[willyB]

I've got something like 18,000+ miles on mine without any issues at all. Looking at your photo I have to say I am running WAY richer than you. I don't have any rust on the inside of my baffles. If anything I get staining on the end caps because of running so rich.

"Maybe" the rust, iron oxide, on the baffles is interacting with the chrome?

[hrdtail78]

Yes, VH is aware of the problem also.  The monster ovals are bad.  I have contacted them on several and after sending pics in.  I have recieved replacements. 

[Screamin' Al]

I've got something like 18,000+ miles on mine without any issues at all. Looking at your photo I have to say I am running WAY richer than you. I don't have any rust on the inside of my baffles. If anything I get staining on the end caps because of running so rich.

"Maybe" the rust, iron oxide, on the baffles is interacting with the chrome?

No rust - that's the "as new" colour.

I do get some staining on the inner surface of the caps, but regard that as normal.

No, I recon the chroming just aint up to the mixture of water and heat.

just a thought......

[tlr]

I only have 3k miles but do not have any issues with chrome. My left pipe is a lot blacker than my right so it is a little harded to see. I'll take a closer look this weekend.

[willyB]

Maybe I got the lucky set of end caps.