Topic: Exhaust Corrosion - Concern?

[BrickWoll]

Pulling off the headers on my recently-purchased 550K has revealed a lot of corrosion and rust on the inside of the exhaust collars. One seems to be wet despite the engine not running for about a month.

Is this expected on a bike that doesn't seem to have had much attention in the last 40 years, or is this a sign of something more significant?

Thanks all!

Linked pics:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZrMAbgw0t95Yi6n5SVHDBfGVvmmisx4G/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZznJjvbtD8tYhfPcolCncAHK3APVSEPE/view?usp=sharing

[Alan F.]

I would say this is expected on a bike that hasn't had much attention in the last 40 years.

The wet you mentioned appears to be oil, perhaps you have a leaky cam cover gasket?

None of this appears harmful in any way, if these are the only issues with your bike I'd say put it back together and have a great riding season.

[BrickWoll]

I appreciate the assessment, Alan.