New Exhaust

blimpman · 11-15-2006, 09:12 AM

I have a Lifan that has an exaust that does not have the USFS spark arrestor stamping on it. I plan on riding in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states on Forestry land. I am sure that without the marking and I get checked... it won't pass and I won't be able to ride and maybe get fined.

I don't want to put a $400 exhaust on this bike so I am looking for a replacement that won't break my piggy bank. I want one that is quiet and not a performance type that is louder.

Can anyone point me in a direction to look for an "approved" aftermarket exhaust that will fit this bike? It a Lifan GY20-5 from American Lifan. Any help would be appreciated.

ejcycles · 11-15-2006, 09:32 AM

Hi Brian
You should have called me...I'll check on this some time during the day today. Oh by the way I liked the add on lights & stuff...

I can get all of this stuff too! :P

Bruce @ E.J.Cycles

John22j · 11-15-2006, 09:59 AM

My DB150 dirt only bike has a screen type spark arrester on it, but it's not stamped USFS -- and I'm guessing that's the case with your exhaust as well.

The best thing might be to buy one of those Sparky's from the other thread or might be able to fashion one of the Pro Moto endo's on there:http://www.promotobillet.com/shop/category.asp?catid=26

because I don't think they'd accept just stamping USFS on the exhaust. :wink:

ejcycles · 11-15-2006, 10:38 AM

Hey Guys...
No they wont accept that. it needs to be spelled out US Forest Spark Arrester Approved, or US Forest Service Spark Arrester Approved. I have seen it both ways.
Bruce

Motoman · 11-15-2006, 08:51 PM

I put the Sparky add on, on my Jetmoto. It is stamped US Forest Service Approved. I needed something to be able to ride the mountain trails near my house in Auberry. I cut the clamp end flair off of it and used three self drilling sheet metal screws to mount it. I didn't trust the worm clamp with the vibration from the bike and the trails. I'm happy with the Sparky and the installation and it didn't break the bank. You can see it in the pictures in the gallery. I did the same thing to the Jetmoto Kart that I had.

It's a quick and easy solution to the problem of these bikes not having a spark arrestor.

John22j · 11-15-2006, 09:33 PM

I think they do have a spark arrester, just not one stamped USFS Approved.... probably because they didn't pay the money to have them approved.

I also agree the Sparky would be a cheap way to make sure you're legal.

liverchip · 02-05-2007, 06:11 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I thought the way the law was written, the vehicle has to have a muffler OR a spark arrestor. I see very few 4X4's with USFS approved running around out here in Cali.

mdsuave13 · 02-05-2007, 08:18 PM

yea, i would have to agree, i've taken my jeep off roading in PA many times, and never had anyone say anything about my exhaust, or lack thereof.

Chop it off! Loud pipes save lives :twisted:

mdsuave13 · 02-06-2007, 01:35 AM

ps. does anyone have the exact diameter of the exhaust tube before the muffler? I have been looking to get some random stock mufflers or used pipes off ebay to see what will be close to fitting and what wont...

11-15-2006, 09:12 AM	#1
blimpman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 267	New Exhaust I have a Lifan that has an exaust that does not have the USFS spark arrestor stamping on it. I plan on riding in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states on Forestry land. I am sure that without the marking and I get checked... it won't pass and I won't be able to ride and maybe get fined. I don't want to put a $400 exhaust on this bike so I am looking for a replacement that won't break my piggy bank. I want one that is quiet and not a performance type that is louder. Can anyone point me in a direction to look for an "approved" aftermarket exhaust that will fit this bike? It a Lifan GY20-5 from American Lifan. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ The destination is merely a by-product of the journey. '06 KLR650 '06 XT225 '92 XT225 Serow ( MBD.... Multiple Bike Disease...)
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11-15-2006, 09:32 AM	#2
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi Brian You should have called me...I'll check on this some time during the day today. Oh by the way I liked the add on lights & stuff... I can get all of this stuff too! :P Bruce @ E.J.Cycles __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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11-15-2006, 09:59 AM	#3
John22j Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 289	My DB150 dirt only bike has a screen type spark arrester on it, but it's not stamped USFS -- and I'm guessing that's the case with your exhaust as well. The best thing might be to buy one of those Sparky's from the other thread or might be able to fashion one of the Pro Moto endo's on there:http://www.promotobillet.com/shop/category.asp?catid=26 because I don't think they'd accept just stamping USFS on the exhaust. :wink: __________________ '20 RPS Magician 250 '06 Hensim (Tierra) DB150-2 '06 X-Treme 70cc pitbike '02 Kawasaki KX125
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11-15-2006, 10:38 AM	#4
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hey Guys... No they wont accept that. it needs to be spelled out US Forest Spark Arrester Approved, or US Forest Service Spark Arrester Approved. I have seen it both ways. Bruce __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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11-15-2006, 08:51 PM	#5
Motoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 45	I put the Sparky add on, on my Jetmoto. It is stamped US Forest Service Approved. I needed something to be able to ride the mountain trails near my house in Auberry. I cut the clamp end flair off of it and used three self drilling sheet metal screws to mount it. I didn't trust the worm clamp with the vibration from the bike and the trails. I'm happy with the Sparky and the installation and it didn't break the bank. You can see it in the pictures in the gallery. I did the same thing to the Jetmoto Kart that I had. It's a quick and easy solution to the problem of these bikes not having a spark arrestor. __________________ 2006 Jetmoto TT200GY 2000 Suzuki VS800GL
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11-15-2006, 09:33 PM	#6
John22j Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 289	I think they do have a spark arrester, just not one stamped USFS Approved.... probably because they didn't pay the money to have them approved. I also agree the Sparky would be a cheap way to make sure you're legal. __________________ '20 RPS Magician 250 '06 Hensim (Tierra) DB150-2 '06 X-Treme 70cc pitbike '02 Kawasaki KX125
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02-05-2007, 06:11 PM	#7
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Sorry to revive an old thread, but I thought the way the law was written, the vehicle has to have a muffler OR a spark arrestor. I see very few 4X4's with USFS approved running around out here in Cali. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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02-05-2007, 08:18 PM	#8
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	yea, i would have to agree, i've taken my jeep off roading in PA many times, and never had anyone say anything about my exhaust, or lack thereof. Chop it off! Loud pipes save lives :twisted:
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02-06-2007, 01:35 AM	#9
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	ps. does anyone have the exact diameter of the exhaust tube before the muffler? I have been looking to get some random stock mufflers or used pipes off ebay to see what will be close to fitting and what wont... __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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