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Message started by tank_you_jeebus on 02/28/07 at 13:44:29

Title: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 02/28/07 at 13:44:29

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-MUFFLER-CONVERSION-SUZUKI-LS650-S40_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35596QQihZ006QQitemZ160090564165QQrdZ1

Thinking abotu picking this up, or should I just go to a HD dealership and pick up the smae muffler there?

Anyone have a sporty muffler? Do you feel more power?

I'm alos looking at the dynojet and K&N air filter. If I make all three of these upgrades would I feel a difference?

Thanks for your time like usual, you guys rock.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 02/28/07 at 14:22:34

You oughta get a pair of used ones cheaper than that, shipping seems high too. I got a used pair of Dyna muffs for $45 including shipping a couple months back. The Dyna ones are nice too because the bolt up real nice on the exhaust bracket with no rigging required.

I still have the other one if you're interested, I'll let you have it for 20 bucks plus shipping.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 02/28/07 at 14:24:52

Not sure what that looks like or sounds like.

Is nice? (say borat style)

If so we can take this offline.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 02/28/07 at 14:43:55

The dyna muffler is a couple inches longer than sportster ......... I'll snap/post a few pics when I get home tonight.

I think there's a couple posts with sound clips of different mufflers ............ there were several different recordings last time I checked.

-Brad

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 02/28/07 at 14:46:12

Thanks!

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by georgekathe on 02/28/07 at 17:11:14

can't speak for myself as have standard rejet but know Lon (Thumperclone) has a dynojet, but think others on this site have said this is overpriced & can get same benefit with a few $5 or less jets & switch them around.

anyone?

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by SavageDude on 02/28/07 at 19:12:33

tank_you_jeebus wrote:

Anyone have a sporty muffler? Do you feel more power?

I'm alos looking at the dynojet and K&N air filter. If I make all three of these upgrades would I feel a difference?

I have a Sporter muff and 155 main jet in the carb and OMG what's a different in acceleration. More power ? I don't know but on street road and freeway, I can haul a$$ in a hurry if in need. The sound of it is debatable; when at idle, it sounds like a hovering helicopter
;D and at cruising speed (60-70 mph) I love every thumping beat. On deceleration, it's awesome sound. In summary, the best $50 I ever put on my bike.
Happy wrenching

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 02/28/07 at 19:27:11

Thanks everyone, I picked up a set of Dyna mufflers (without crossover) from the HD dealership today for 20 bones!

Now on my plate is:

New air filter
DynoJet
Muffler
Front brakes

Since I'm a computer nerd and not a gearhead I think this is a challenging and exciting project.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by Kropatchek on 03/01/07 at 03:51:23

Dyna muff, a picture:
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2783/wiprh6kx.jpg

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 03/01/07 at 07:11:10

tank_you_jeebus wrote:

Since I'm a computer nerd and not a gearhead I think this is a challenging and exciting project.

Hey glad to see you found one ..... you should be pleased with the results. Pretty easy to do as its a direct bolt up. Just make sure you get a good clamp and some permatex or you'll probably have leaks. Well, you might not, but mine leaked like a broken air hose.

I work in IT too, what do you do? I'm a development project manager at a company in Starkville, MS and I love it!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g186/mrjollyholly/Motorcycle/DSC01269.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g186/mrjollyholly/Motorcycle/DSC01270.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g186/mrjollyholly/Motorcycle/DSC01271.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g186/mrjollyholly/Motorcycle/DSC01277.jpg

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 03/01/07 at 09:00:05

I debug the Windows OS at Microsoft in Redmond WA. No haters please.

Thx for the pix btw, they really do look nice. I'm not looking to wake up the neighbors every morning just something with a bit more power.

I guess I can get permatex at any auto store? The picture you have witht he clamp, is that a heat shiled in front of it or something off the stock bike? Just want to make sure I have all the parts needed.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 03/01/07 at 09:31:11

The clamp is #112 here (http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~schem_dept_id~517094~section_dept_id~1~section_dept_name~OEM+%28Stock%29+Parts~dept_type_id~2~model_dept_year~1998~model_dept_mfr~Harley%2DDavidson~model_dept_id~509711~model_dept_name~FXSTC.asp)
The heat shield is this (http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/product~pf_id~3163062~dept_id~1167181.asp)

I picked the copper permatex stuff up at Western Auto.

Your bike won't be any louder than a lot of pickup trucks with dual exhaust IMHO. I park my bike on the back patio at night and the neighbors aren't bothered.

Hey that's neat about your job. What components of the OS do you get your hands on?

-Brad

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 03/01/07 at 10:31:05

I work on Windows kernel debugging. So if the system is hung, blackscreened, bluecreened, out of resources, etc.

Deal with ones and zeros on a daily basis and assembly.

Personally I like it but its definately not for everyone.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by Woody on 03/01/07 at 16:30:10

Nice looking bike, what kind of windshield and how big is it? How does it feel on the road and do you have any problems with buffing your helmet? I'm still looking for a better shield than what I have. Not sure what will fit and if I want a 17 or 19 inch. I've been looking at memphis shades.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by 95 on 03/01/07 at 18:25:04

bholly12 wrote:

HEY DO U STILL HAVE THE DYNA PIPE?

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 03/05/07 at 21:47:17

Hey BHolly,

The Dyna muffler only bolts up to one of the holes on the frame I assume since they both dont line up. Correct?

I got some permatex as weel so when I put the new muffler on I should apply that on the outside where the header and muffler connect then put the clmap over that? Seems the most logical to me.

Thanks,
Brad

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 03/06/07 at 12:35:22

95 wrote:

HEY DO U STILL HAVE THE DYNA PIPE?

Yep sure do! I'll post a pic tonight.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 03/06/07 at 12:42:01

tank_you_jeebus wrote:

The muffs that I have have rail mounts, so both muffler bracket holes are able to be used. It fits almost perfectly straight across the bracket. I got new rubber bushings/washers/etc at Lowes.

Yep that's right about the permatex. Give the exhaust pipe & muffler opening a rub down with steel wool or something then slather on the silicone, put it all together, wait for it to dry.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by bholly12 on 03/06/07 at 12:45:24

Woody wrote:

I got the 17 inch national cycle windscreen, cause it was cheaper than memphis shades one was. It buffets my helmet a little, but still a whole lot less than with nothing there at all.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 03/06/07 at 12:51:04

Right on mine has two bolts, so I guess I'll just bolt up one and clamp it down and hope that will do?

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by grandpa on 03/06/07 at 14:57:21

I recently put the dyna muff on with a 152.5 main jet, 55 pilot jet, K&N air filter, and shaved 1/2 the spacer down. Jets are about 5 bucks a piece at the dealership. Much cheaper than a dyno tune. Never worked on a bike in my life till I did mine. I have always worked on cars so it's similar once you figure how the pieces fit together. It's like a totaly different bike. The sound is like a good set of flow masters on a chevy V-8. A deeper tone but not really louder. Does drive by labrador crazy if I run it in the garage, but not the neighbors outside of the garage. You will be glad you did it. Just take your time. Do the SEARCH on the site here for jets and mufflers and you can't go wrong. Outstanding technical help here!!!!!!

Kropatchek - do you have any extensions on your headpipe or how did you get the spacing out on the end of the muff. I am waiting till this week end (rain coming) to work on clearance from the brake cable. Thanks for any advice. I like the look without the spacer. Thanks!!

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 03/06/07 at 15:00:44

Well I already purchased the dyno jet kit, so there goes that. Luckily I got it on the cheap from ebay.

If I do have the dynojet kit, do I still need to do the half-spacer mod?

Checked the bike last night and found the idle/mixture screw already drilled out which is a nice bonus! I wonder what I'll find in the carb when i open it up?

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by grandpa on 03/06/07 at 17:25:04

I am not that familiar with the dyno kits except what I have read here. Some have adjustable slides. If yours does you don't do anything with the spacer. You make your adjustments by where you set the slide adjustment. I would read all the posts you can and especially Lancer's post on tuning carbs. He is our guru on carbs!!!!

Title: Re: Thoughts on this ebay item (sporty muffler)
Post by tank_you_jeebus on 03/07/07 at 12:36:48

Here is what my muffler looks like that I got from the HD dealership and you can see that only one screw will line up, I guess this will be alright.

http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/03/07/bikepics-822715-full.jpg

http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/03/07/bikepics-822716-full.jpg