05-16-2017, 01:01 PM | #76 |
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Yes dh. I've tried two different mufflers on Q after banging the cat out of the stock muffler. There was a noticeable difference in power eliminating the stock muffler, even without the cat. Mostly top end. My only question is does your head pipe stick out from the frame at close to the same angle and length as Q does? I can't imagine that it would be much different from Q other than how it plugs in to the head to the TU 250 motor, since I believe it's the same basic frame. The first pic is of the stock muffler.
I first mounted the FMF TC2 on Q (see second pic). I've put it on my other CG (Hondoid) motors and really like it. It is also a very high quality unit. https://www.amazon.com/FMF-Turbineco...ecore%2B2&th=1 It ended up being too loud and too shrill of a tone on the OHC Suzuki motor and I didn't like it, so I changed it to this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You have to order a 1.25 to 1.5 muffler adapter and do a little "reformatting" on it to splice the new muffler to the FMF TC2 mid-pipe (as you can see in the third pic) I REALLY like the sound on the OHC motor and appearance of this muffler. It seems of a decent quality and Lord knows....the price is right. It will also pass the Rangers coat hanger test. I did drill more small holes in the baffle to free it up a bit. If your head pipe may appear to stick out remotely close to the one on Q, either of these mufflers can be fitted to the SSR XF250 successfully. If you don't start with the FMF TC2 as I did, you will need to have a mid-pipe made at a muffler shop to splice the second muffler on to your SSR XF250.
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05-16-2017, 09:37 PM | #78 |
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You can ask but have to be realistic. Not going to drop the price like your buying a 32,000 pickup. They will go about 100 but I don't think 500. You can try!...just saying.
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05-16-2017, 11:56 PM | #79 |
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What's the Ω reading
There's 2 typical chinese fuel sensor 100Ω (2-wire) http://chinariders.net/showthread.ph...858#post248858 / 500Ω (3-wire| Yamaha/GY6...) --- I guess it's the 2-wire 100Ω type...
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05-18-2017, 10:07 AM | #80 |
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So i ordered the Acerbis bark busters and the Sigma jet kit off Amazon. I'll be looking for it next week sometime. I'll probably do what i can to drill out the muffler to see if that improves things also, and measure the exhaust pipe to see what size i can fit on there. How's everyone's week going so far?
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05-18-2017, 10:22 AM | #81 | |
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I'm curious to see what your exhaust measures out at. Q is 1.25" but it's only a 200.
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05-18-2017, 11:43 AM | #82 |
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So, 51mm is about 2 inches. I'll see what my stock pipe is, but I'll get an adapter and weld it/clamp it if need be. Shouldn't be a big deal. Thinking something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L489LAC...I1MNKKJFWNE01D Wake this 250 up! lol
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I forget what exact adapter I used and I didn't order it from Amazon so it's not on my list. I couldn't find the "perfect" one regarding inside/outside diameter on both ends but made it work. Unfortunately, my welding skills leave little to be desired, so it's all clamps, Dremel and lots of pondering. If you don't mind some noise, the FMF TC2 is a great unit. USFS Approved also so the Rangers won't harass you.
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05-22-2017, 05:08 PM | #86 |
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I wonder if that little screwed on plate behind your cable is the same thing as on mine in post 34? That's what I pulled off and plugged the little port with RTV. It helped with throttle response.
Hey! If you drill one too many holes in the slide, there's always JB Weld! ;-)
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05-22-2017, 10:38 PM | #87 |
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Thanks for the pics, but it's hard to tell what i'm looking at. I have the kit for the SSR and the DRZ now, so I definitely have some carb jetting in my future. lol I found the switch for the instruments and driving lights. Crazy, I've never seen that on a bike. I need to get that exhaust pipe measured, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to fabricate something for an adapter for the pipe, should it need one.
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05-24-2017, 01:08 AM | #88 |
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Purchasing a "new" XF250
If seems if you purchase a "new" XF250 the new owner must recalibrate and rejet the carburetor, remove the catalytic converter, replace the stock muffler, drill breathing holes in the air box and replace the front or rear sprockets with different sprockets with different number of teeth. Seems like a lot of work, hassle and expense just to ride the bike home!
I usually ride most of my new bikes a hundred miles or further on my initial ride home from the dealer. Will I be able to keep up with traffic on the highways on my initial ride to the bike's new home? Or will I become a traffic "hazard" and impediment to the flow of traffic? If the above is over stated, what would be the "minimum" amount of corrections needed to get the new XF250 to my home with a comfortable, smooth, enjoyable and trouble free ride? |
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05-24-2017, 12:32 PM | #89 |
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1CYL I agree the bike should be broken in before doing much to it. As far as all the modifications that can be done to this bike, I wouldn't say they are necessarily a "must", but they do make the bike more enjoyable to ride and they are very cheap and easy to do. About the sprockets, I would only recommend changing the front sprocket if you plan to a do considerable riding at highway speeds and very little trail riding.
You can definitely ride this bike without any mods however. When mine was in stock form I rode it on highway 15 from Southern California to Vegas and(I'm 180 lbs plus a 50 lb duffel bag). One direction the weather was nice and the bike cruised at nearly 70 much of the way and it was very comfortable. The other direction I was riding into a 35mph headwind and it was miserable! Even then I was able to keep up with the trucks which were getting blown all over the place and only doing about 50-55. If you feel the need, it would take you about 10 minutes to rejet the carb and remove the inspection cover from the side of the air box. This only requires a couple of screwdrivers and a 10mm wrench. Derek the black part in the photos is the carb slide/diaphram. It will make sense when you disassemble, just go slowly as there are 2 springs attached to it and they may try and fly off into outer space. http://www.6sigmajetkit.com/cv-carb.html
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