Experimenting with a different muffler

[rtking]

Here's a photo of the bike re-assembled with the side panel on. I trimmed the home-made bracket and polished it a bit. Will try to take some ride-by videos later on in the week or next weekend and will post impressions at that time.

[Weldangrind]

That's really sharp, and it sounds good.

1. Will the panniers still fit?
2. Does the muffler have USFS approval?
3. Keep an eye on the plug for a while.
4. You need one of these: http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welder-1...5a-output.html

[rtking]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's really sharp, and it sounds good.

1. Will the panniers still fit?
2. Does the muffler have USFS approval?
3. Keep an eye on the plug for a while.
4. You need one of these: http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welder-1...5a-output.html

Thanks Weld!

I believe the panniers will still fit as I measured to ensure that the muffler didn't push to far out from stock. But I'll re-install the panniers sometime during the week and will confirm.

The muffler doesn't have USFS approval. (The stock muffler doesn't either... neither will pass the "poke" test.) FMF makes a screen/baffle that can be inserted and that should work as a spark arrestor, but not sure if it will pass the 96 db test. Revving the bike, the muffler peaks at 103 db. If the measurement is taken at idle, then the Akrapovic will not have an issue passing the sound check.

Keep an eye on the plug? Sparkplug? Will do. I have an Iridium plug installed, but I'll check the insulator for color to make sure it's not running lean.

Sigh... yes, a MIG welder would be great! My Fox body Mustang could benefit from having the torque boxes welded... something I'd love to do myself.

[Weldangrind]

The spark plug will be the best indicator of how the muffler has changed things. Perhaps you should do an idle, mid-range and WOT plug chop.

Seriously, you'd love that welder. The learning curve is not steep.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

...Seriously, you'd love that welder. The learning curve is not steep.

You have me about 95% sold on that Eastwood welder. I'm just waiting for you to test it, and verify it uses standard consumables.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=15263&page=4

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

You have me about 95% sold on that Eastwood welder. I'm just waiting for you to test it, and verify it uses standard consumables.

I haven't forgotten. I've run into some challenges because it was not properly set up. I'm working with Eastwood on obtaining some new parts, and then I'll report on it.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I haven't forgotten. I've run into some challenges because it was not properly set up. I'm working with Eastwood on obtaining some new parts, and then I'll report on it.

Thank you, Weld. I truly appreciate your efforts.

[rtking]

Well...heft, yes. Considerable.... Ok, guilty as charged.

9K does come up quick. Plus the motor just wants to pull. Power peaks right at redline and dang if the bike doesn't love to stay in the 7-9K rpm range.

[SpudRider]

Your muffler sounds good, RT. Thanks for posting the video.

Incidentally, we don't have palm trees in Idaho. However, if we did have such trees, they would all be frozen right now.

[SpudRider]

You are a superb enabler. In fact, you are an enabler nonpariel, par excellance.

[rtking]

You're both too modest. You're BOTH enablers!

Proof:

- Evangelizing the merits of a Chinese made motorcycle (in this case, the Zongshen / CSC RX3 Cyclone)
- Providing superlative knowledge, support and a common meeting place (this forum) for sharing those thoughts
- Sharing knowledge and experience around products that you use and recommend (motorcycles, accessories... and... welders.

Thanks guys!

[SpudRider]

Thank you, RT. We really enjoy hanging around this 'shop,' and sharing fellowship with all the great people who gravitate to these forums.

[Weldangrind]

Thanks RT! You're a gentleman.

[retread]

disconnect the battery for awhile and ecu will reset for new exhaust! did this on my cbr250 with akro install.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by retread

disconnect the battery for awhile and ecu will reset for new exhaust! did this on my cbr250 with akro install.

Good tip! That hadn't occurred to me.