Exhaust?? - Page 3

ncff07 · 06-10-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

I would just ride it and wait to see if the muffler blows it's guts out.

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ArizonaKev · 06-10-2010, 07:28 PM

Hey there all - just thought I might put my 2 cents in...

For starters, I am guessing that the bike must sound much different from behind than it does from on top, because mine is stock, and I like the sound of it. It's no Harley sound, but then again, it's no Harley, and I don't particularly like when bikes are obnoxiously loud. So as far as that part goes, I am pretty much with Easy Rider - not so sure why it's such a big deal. I mean, anyone who knows the slightest bit about bikes isn't going to be fooled into thinking it's a shovelhead or something from the exhaust sound! Lol :neener:

As far as the backfiring and popping - couldn't that also be from a misadjusted carb? Lord knows I am no master mechanic, so I could be totally off here, but seems if I remember from when I was young and had an old beater I could work on myself, that we used to get the thing to backfire/not backfire by adjusting the carb. What do you think people - is it a possibility?

And if that were the case, the rust would just be due to sitting with moisture in it, and unrelated to the backfiring. Just my thoughts.

AZ Kev

Water Warrior 2 · 06-10-2010, 07:40 PM

Good point Kev. Moister in the muffler will definitely breed rust. That is one reason not to do shorter rides. Always try to get in a longish ride that will really warm up the entire exhaust system and dry the innards. Also a mighty fine excuse to take the long way home from an errand. 200 kms works well for me.

06-10-2010, 07:28 PM	#22
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: Exhaust?? Hey there all - just thought I might put my 2 cents in... For starters, I am guessing that the bike must sound much different from behind than it does from on top, because mine is stock, and I like the sound of it. It's no Harley sound, but then again, it's no Harley, and I don't particularly like when bikes are obnoxiously loud. So as far as that part goes, I am pretty much with Easy Rider - not so sure why it's such a big deal. I mean, anyone who knows the slightest bit about bikes isn't going to be fooled into thinking it's a shovelhead or something from the exhaust sound! Lol :neener: As far as the backfiring and popping - couldn't that also be from a misadjusted carb? Lord knows I am no master mechanic, so I could be totally off here, but seems if I remember from when I was young and had an old beater I could work on myself, that we used to get the thing to backfire/not backfire by adjusting the carb. What do you think people - is it a possibility? And if that were the case, the rust would just be due to sitting with moisture in it, and unrelated to the backfiring. Just my thoughts. AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look...
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06-10-2010, 07:40 PM	#23
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Exhaust?? Good point Kev. Moister in the muffler will definitely breed rust. That is one reason not to do shorter rides. Always try to get in a longish ride that will really warm up the entire exhaust system and dry the innards. Also a mighty fine excuse to take the long way home from an errand. 200 kms works well for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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