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Message started by cursal on 08/31/09 at 17:44:37

Title: Exhaust Removal
Post by cursal on 08/31/09 at 17:44:37

My pipes have the blues...

I got some blue-job and ready to spend the time and elbow grease to get them cleaned up.

I've never taken an exhaust of the bike before (nothing more than the seat really).

Anything I need to know, tips or tricks, or extra parts I should have on hand before I go wrenching off all my pipes.

I see on page 218 of the Clymer manual that I might need a new gasket before putting back together. What am i using to get the right amount of ft-lbs of pressure on the bolts and clamps? I was just going to tighten until 'tight'.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by thumperclone aka ol snotface on 08/31/09 at 17:55:52

one pipe on the ls 650 your oem pipe got the blues??
never had the carb tuned my guess..

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by Routy on 08/31/09 at 18:01:29

414E544F535546444C4255270 wrote:

Mine got the blues too.

Is that bad ?

Rich

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by Midnightrider on 08/31/09 at 18:04:31

Get you a can of PB Blaster. Spray all the nuts and bolts before you try to loosen them. Get a new exhaust gasket before you start. My local dealership didn't have one in stock and had to order it. Took 5 days to get it. Spray the joint where the muffler connects to the exhaust pipe several times with the PB Blaster. Getting the muffler loose from the header is the toughest part. The torque setting for motor mounts and header bolts are in the Clymer manual. If you haven't jetted your carb it will all be in vain. A couple trips around the block and your pipe will be blue again.

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/31/09 at 22:49:03

You might be ahead to start with jetting the carb, so it wont turn blue when you are done.

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by Lazy Old Rider on 09/01/09 at 12:26:44

BLUE!!!!

KEWL

Keep it , it shows you use her [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by Rocco on 09/01/09 at 12:47:30

is there supposed to be a gasket between the header and engine? i don't think mine has one there!

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by serenity3743 on 09/01/09 at 13:49:40

5E636F6F630C0 wrote:

is there supposed to be a gasket between the header and engine? i don't think mine has one there!

It's called a gasket but it's more like a large thin washer with something chalky on it. It flattens when you tighten the two header bolts. It sometimes stays in the header hole when the header is removed so look for it there. If you leave it out, you will probably get more BANG and I know how much you like that, Rocco! ;D

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by Rocco on 09/01/09 at 20:48:55

oh ok! well what i've put my header through wrappin it and removing the old muffler i doubt it's there....but oh well

and did u say more bang?? i will take it out myself if it hasn't already fallen off !!! ;D :D :o ::) ;)

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by BurnPgh on 09/01/09 at 23:43:38

I dont believe my exhaust has a gasket either. Seems to have little effect on my "bang".

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by matt on 09/02/09 at 09:23:25

I didnt think mine had one since i had never actually removed it before, after i ordered one i realized i had one, replaced it anyway.

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by cursal on 09/02/09 at 10:01:37

627D7B7C61665767576F7D713A080 wrote:

You might be ahead to start with jetting the carb, so it wont turn blue when you are done.

Can I re-jet the carb and not change the muffler?
If so what settings should I use?
Loss of power anywhere?

Would like to get a 'new' muffler
A)Jardine
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JARDINE-RUMBLER-S-O-MUFFLER-SLASH-RT-SUZUKI-SAVAGE-650_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3a524e806cQQitemZ250488979564QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
or
B) Take-off muffler Harley Sportster 1200.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p2897.m38.l1313&_nkw=muffler+Harley+Sportster+1200&_sacat=See-All-Categories

and I like this idea too:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1250442950/32#32

Did you end up doing that Rocco?
How it turn out?

The blue is on pretty much just on the oem pipe coming out of the engine and at the joint where the muffler meets the heat-shield.

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by serenity3743 on 09/02/09 at 10:17:21

0E0217170B52525B54630 wrote:

I didnt think mine had one since i had never actually removed it before, after i ordered one i realized i had one, replaced it anyway.

It's SUPPOSED to be replaced with a new one every time you take off the header pipe, because it flattens out with just one install. HOWEVER, I have re-used it with no noticeable problems except maybe slightly more popping. OR, I have put in two used ones instead of one new one, and that seems to work okay too.

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by BurnPgh on 09/02/09 at 11:26:54

go the harley route. Much cheaper. Ineclipse has a debaffled jardine and its LOUD. How loud? When we ride together and are passing a semi he'll speed up to the cab and let the throttle off. The ensuing rumble is significantly louder than a semis jake brake and the driver almost always starts slowing down, probably thinking something broke. We then speed merrily past. I have heard the baffled version of the same jardine and its about as loud as my Screaming Eagle slashcut. Jardine = $150 +/- , SE = $25 brand new on ebay.

Title: Re: Exhaust Removal
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/03/09 at 01:27:50

I think the best looking muffler is the Dyna. The Supertrapp isnt as good looking, but its tunable.