Exhaust header pipe running red hot straight after start up

[Kpeter20]

I have a 2004 f650gs and tonight within 60 seconds of start up the exhaust header pipe is running red hot. I only realised this as I was checking the front tyre and caught my arm on the pipe.

Is it normal for it to be running so got so soon??

 

[Gossy]

Not sure timewise but the sleeve of my hein gerick jacket burnt through very quickly, expensive inspection.

 

[Kpeter20]

From google searches a few say its normal, a few say fuel injection needs a reset and others say its the oxygen sensor.

It's in for a service in a few weeks so will get them to have a look.

Thanks.

 

[Dansin]

Pretty normal from my experience but no harm in asking it to be checked when its serviced. I've burnt my hand on the exhaust a very short time after starting it.

 

[Greger]

Are you sure it was red, if so seems high. If you mean it was just bl**dy hot but not glowing then I would say normal. Nearly grabbed mine when I meant to grab the water hose, lucky I realised in time but it does get very hot quickly.

 

[Kpeter20]

Sorry Greg, it's not glowing, it's just bloody hot after only running for 1 min.

I have read stories of some glowing red after start up but mine wasn't.