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Message started by joewestfall on 05/19/07 at 14:38:02

Title: Whistling Muffler
Post by joewestfall on 05/19/07 at 14:38:02

I have a 2006 S40. Everything stock. The muffler has developed a whistle. I sound like George Jetson puttering around. Any help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by justin_o_guy on 05/19/07 at 15:40:35

CAREFULLY remove that muffler/. PLace it in front of a truck tire & wait till the truck leaves. Laugh at the flat piece O junk. Get somethjing that will let that engine breathe & put on the open end of the header, Rejet, Ride like crazy! Have fun!

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by joewestfall on 05/19/07 at 15:56:22

Would you have a reasonably priced suggestion? Something not too loud and something a geeky algebra teacher could install.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/19/07 at 17:13:28

Here's a sportster muffler on e-bay.

eBay Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLEY-SPORTY-MUFF-CONVERSION-SUZUKI-SAVAGE-LS650-S40_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35596QQihZ006QQitemZ160117906673QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

I think you could get one cheaper at a HD dealer. I've seen them for about 20 bucks if they have any used ones hanging around.

They aren't too loud but sound alot better than the stock pipe. Mine used to sound like a sewing machine until I put the sporty muff on.
Pretty easy to install. I did it myself so it MUST be easy.

AL

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by justin_o_guy on 05/19/07 at 17:13:38

The Harley folks make a few mufflers that will make that bike sound like a bike instead of an asthmatic chess player running the fifty yard dash. Then, you rejet the carb, which even piano teachers can accomplish with ease. Just think! You can ride your modified( By You) thumper to school & gain all kinds of street cred with the kids!

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by verslagen1 on 05/19/07 at 17:21:49

I had a laugh the other day...
Someone where I work got a Vrod. Sweet I thought, great piece of but jewelry, and then he started it...
Hey it's sounds like my bike!?! ;D

Monday, I'm going in with a supertrapp! 8)

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by justin_o_guy on 05/19/07 at 17:38:39

I know I enjoy my supertrapp. Sounds good, looks good, it's tuneable. Downside is it's expensive.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by serowbot on 05/20/07 at 12:14:35

"Whistling Muffler"?
http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/collections/object_month/WhistlersMother/whistlers_mother.jpg

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by cx500_Rider on 05/25/07 at 14:40:43

What Jet sizes should be used with a stock Harley Sportster 883 Muffler?

I bought an '86 Savage the other day, and the muffler is obviously shot. Since I have two spare Sportster mufflers at home (I picked up a spare set for my '81 CX500 Deluxe on E-bay), I figured I could donate one to the miss's bike.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by justin_o_guy on 05/25/07 at 15:02:34

Post your elevation. Jetting is dependent on feet above sea level. Not that I have a clue how to figure it, but there are some guys here who can give you a good idea where to start.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by cx500_Rider on 05/25/07 at 15:36:37

Ah geez, I don't know. 33-100 feet above sea level on average. ??? Definitely less than 500 feet unless I go to Lake Ilsanjo, or Mt Tamalpais.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by Ed_L. on 05/26/07 at 10:29:46

Start with a 152.5 main jet, it seems to be where a lot of riders including me have ended up. I'm running a sporty muffler and a drop in K+N air filter with a 152.5 main. If you want more growl from the exhaust drill a 3/8 inch hole in the baffle. Even with the drilled baffle the 152.5 main jet should work fine.

Title: Re: Whistling Muffler
Post by cx500_Rider on 05/26/07 at 16:16:21

Thank you very much! ;D