Slip-On Exhaust Options - Page 2

2LZ · 02-25-2016, 07:25 PM

So the dB Dawg showed up today...and once again, a suggestion from Spud long ago NAILS IT! :-)

I'm going to say up front that many today are "plug and play" so this may not be for you. For those of us who don't mind doing a little adjusting, this is definitely an inexpensive, universal alternative to a $250.00 pipe. Between the FMF TC2 and the dB Dawg, I have about $150.00+/- into it.

I knew that their smallest size would not slip right in, but the inner pipe in the silencer was more than adequate size. The opening would need a little reformatting. I didn't want to disrupt the dB Dawg as it's a finely machined piece of aluminum, so I took a little Dremel action to the TC2 to open it a little in the right places.

It barely didn't fit....so I marked with a Sharpee where it needed a little relieving....and started buzzing on it. About 10 minutes later of careful carving with a double disk and polishing with a stone and it slid in perfectly....and WOW! Pretty much exactly the sound I was looking for! Meatier...yet not ear biting like the OHC motor was without it.

I can also say that once warm, the flat spot went away off idle and it REALLY opened up the mid and top end! I can cruise along at 60 easily now!

Yep...this is a definite alternative for the new CSC TT250 when it shows up...if the header pipe will accommodate.

SpudRider · 02-25-2016, 10:04 PM

Thanks for posting the good report on the dB Dawg, 2LZ.

Weldangrind · 02-26-2016, 11:40 AM

That's pretty slick!

What's a double disc?

2LZ · 02-26-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's pretty slick!

What's a double disc?

Just the small single aluminum oxide cutting disk but two stacked together on the mandrel. I find when cutting/trimming on thicker stuff with the Dremel, I'll just shatter the single disks and waste them....even being super careful. "Finese" is not my middle name sometimes. ;-)

Weldangrind · 02-27-2016, 01:57 PM

I never thought of stacking two of them. Thanks for the tip!

Adjuster · 02-27-2016, 02:19 PM

Don't mean to hi jack your thread but made me think of this. Plus I know we all love Harbor Freight. I purchased a set of these cutting discs and they are amazing. In fact I used one to remove a link from my bike chain and they cut thru chain like butter. They are solid metal with a diamond cutting grit so won't shatter.

http://www.harborfreight.com/diamond...-pc-69657.html

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2LZ · 02-27-2016, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

Don't mean to hi jack your thread but made me think of this. Plus I know we all love Harbor Freight. I purchased a set of these cutting discs and they are amazing. In fact I used one to remove a link from my bike chain and they cut thru chain like butter. They are solid metal with a diamond cutting grit so won't shatter.

http://www.harborfreight.com/diamond...-pc-69657.html

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Thanks for the tip! 'll need to snag some of these.... Being far out of town, it's nice to backstock.

mjstef · 03-28-2016, 06:07 PM

ZL, You don't have a sound clip uploaded on this muffler do you?

BlackBike · 03-28-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mjstef

ZL, You don't have a sound clip uploaded on this muffler do you?

Yes, x2

I am more interested in this back side mod since my carb is running great.

2LZ · 03-28-2016, 08:40 PM

I'll see what I can do or find someone to show this old dog a new trick! I'm lucky enough to figure out how to post a pic! LOL!

BlackBike · 03-28-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I'll see what I can do or find someone to show this old dog a new trick! I'm lucky enough to figure out how to post a pic! LOL!

I bet Mrs lz could do it, she can do everything

" the perfect woman"

2LZ · 03-28-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

I bet Mrs lz could do it, she can do everything

" the perfect woman"

I prefer not to approach her with new challenges. Makes me looks like I can accomplish something if I accidentally stumble across it first!

BlackBike · 03-28-2016, 11:10 PM

"PERFECT"

minimac · 03-30-2016, 10:09 PM

Even if it doesn't run better, it sure looks better! Is it a lot lighter?

2LZ · 03-30-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by minimac

Even if it doesn't run better, it sure looks better! Is it a lot lighter?

It not only look better, is quite a bit lighter but yes, it runs better. Even with the cat bashed out of my stock muffler, which helped it tremendously, once I put this TC2 on, it really helped the mid range and top end. Keep in mind, we're only talking about a 200 here so no, it didn't make it hit hyperspace but a definite, noticeable difference.
I'll see if I can figure out a vid this weekend.

02-25-2016, 07:25 PM	#16
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,065	Baffle Tutorial So the dB Dawg showed up today...and once again, a suggestion from Spud long ago NAILS IT! :-) I'm going to say up front that many today are "plug and play" so this may not be for you. For those of us who don't mind doing a little adjusting, this is definitely an inexpensive, universal alternative to a $250.00 pipe. Between the FMF TC2 and the dB Dawg, I have about $150.00+/- into it. I knew that their smallest size would not slip right in, but the inner pipe in the silencer was more than adequate size. The opening would need a little reformatting. I didn't want to disrupt the dB Dawg as it's a finely machined piece of aluminum, so I took a little Dremel action to the TC2 to open it a little in the right places. It barely didn't fit....so I marked with a Sharpee where it needed a little relieving....and started buzzing on it. About 10 minutes later of careful carving with a double disk and polishing with a stone and it slid in perfectly....and WOW! Pretty much exactly the sound I was looking for! Meatier...yet not ear biting like the OHC motor was without it. I can also say that once warm, the flat spot went away off idle and it REALLY opened up the mid and top end! I can cruise along at 60 easily now! Yep...this is a definite alternative for the new CSC TT250 when it shows up...if the header pipe will accommodate. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 08-29-2016 at 10:54 AM.
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02-25-2016, 10:04 PM	#17
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the good report on the dB Dawg, 2LZ. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-26-2016, 11:40 AM	#18
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's pretty slick! What's a double disc? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-27-2016, 01:57 PM	#20
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I never thought of stacking two of them. Thanks for the tip! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-28-2016, 08:40 PM	#25
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,065	I'll see what I can do or find someone to show this old dog a new trick! I'm lucky enough to figure out how to post a pic! LOL! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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02-27-2016, 02:19 PM	#21
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Don't mean to hi jack your thread but made me think of this. Plus I know we all love Harbor Freight. I purchased a set of these cutting discs and they are amazing. In fact I used one to remove a link from my bike chain and they cut thru chain like butter. They are solid metal with a diamond cutting grit so won't shatter. http://www.harborfreight.com/diamond...-pc-69657.html /
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03-28-2016, 06:07 PM	#23
mjstef Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lac Du Flambeau, WI Posts: 804	ZL, You don't have a sound clip uploaded on this muffler do you?
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03-28-2016, 11:10 PM	#28
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	"PERFECT" __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-30-2016, 10:09 PM	#29
minimac Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Central NY, Central Fl Posts: 171	Even if it doesn't run better, it sure looks better! Is it a lot lighter?
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