IMPORTANT: Start the bike and let it idle. If you
see any smoke from the surface of the exhaust pipe anywhere, don't
be alarmed but immediately stop the engine and let the pipe cool
to touch. Repeat this process until no more smoke is seen coming
from the pipe. Do not wipe the pipes with anything during this process.
Read all tuning information below.
NOTE: Ceramic is a very durable coating. Almost all coating
failures are due to improper AFR (Air Fuel Ratio) settings which
causes the pipe to overheat. Your AFR should be professionally checked.
Jetting and tuning your carburetors or fuel injection for the pipe(s)
is the purchasers responsibility and must be done. Since we cannot
know what each bike is equipped with, we do not make jetting recommendations.
After installing a PCS exhaust, due to the elimination of the extremely
restrictive cast iron elbow on the rear cylinder (which all of our
systems provide) the rear carburetor will now require an equal or
larger jet size than the front. Failure to properly adjust the jetting
can result in overheating and may result in coating failure which
PCS WILL NOT warranty.
Pipe wraps will void the warranty.
If exhaust temperatures exceed 1200 degrees (properly tuned
headers will run at about 700 degrees) for an extended period of
time, the coating will turn dull. Excess exhaust temperatures are
normally caused by excessively lean or excessively rich air/fuel
mixtures. It is extremely important that the engine is properly
set-up prior to your first engine run.
WARRANTY
Before installation, inspect the exhaust for any shipping
damage before installation
PCS Series Pipes are performance exhaust headers and
must be properly tuned both front
and rear cylinder (We have now said this several times!).
For warranty claims to be accepted, documentation showing proper
installation and correct tuning at the time of installation must
be provided. (Why do we require this? See
below) Do not assume factory tuning is adequate, it won't
be. Even if the bike “seems” to be "running fine", our exhaust will
move significantly more air than stock and other aftermarket exhaust
systems. Improper tuning can cause coating failure and eventually
expensive engine damage (which is true with any aftermarket exhaust
system).
PCS Series pipes are guaranteed against manufacturing defects
for a period of one year from date shipped. Ceramic / Chrome coatings
will be covered from defects for a period of 90 days from date of
purchase. Proof of purchase such as original invoice must accompany
all warranty claims. Any request to return defective merchandise
must receive pre-approval from PCS.
Warranty claims must be returned to PCS freight prepaid
and will not be refunded. Upon inspection and determination of a
valid warranty claim, PCS will replace or repair the part(s) and
return it via carrier of our choice. Discoloration
on chrome and/or ceramic coating “burn off” is caused by tuning
characteristics, carburetion, overheating etc, and is not
caused by defective manufacturing. Proper tuning is the
responsibility of the purchaser. Therefore, there is no warranty
on exhaust pipes and mufflers with regards to discoloration or “burn
off”. No credit will be issued for labor charges, or other costs
incurred beyond the cost of the original product.
The exhaust level and pitch will vary from one pipe
and motorcycle to the next. PCS makes no warranty or guarantee as
to any sound or pitch. PCS will not warranty any product that has
been modified or damaged. Please call PCS with any questions related
to warranty issues. PCS exhaust systems are not intended for use
on noise or pollution controlled vehicles when the installation
of the same would be in violation of state or federal laws governing
noise or emission standards. Fitment on customized motorcycles is
not assured.
Why do we require this?
At Pacific Coast Star, not only do we sell parts
and accessories, we also install and tune them for customers. We
have installed and tuned countless exhaust systems on bikes which
have thousands and thousands of miles on them and have very little
to no chrome discoloration and / or have ceramic coatings which
look virtually new.
So you can imagine when a customer contacts us demanding us to
recoat their "damaged" pipe, we are very confident the tuning process
was not properly done, or not done at all.
We are also aware that nothing is perfect and at times "stuff
happens". This is why we have warranties, right? When we get a pipe
back, the metal in the pipe will show what temperature a pipe was
subjected to. If its determined to be within normal range, we will
be happy to repair or correct the warranty issue. Hopefully that
helps you understand. Please feel free to call us with any questions.
