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Message started by oceantransistor on 01/20/12 at 16:02:34

Title: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by oceantransistor on 01/20/12 at 16:02:34

I have a Savage 03'. Just got it last year and decided I should work on it myself since it seems like the mechs in San Diego know as little about it as I do.

I swapped out the old muffler with a DYNA as recommended. I get a lot of backfire pop now when shifting. Any ideas what I need to adjust?

There was no gaket from the engine to the head exhaust. Should I order an original or is there a cheap aftermarket version? I'm asumming the old one burned away or was never replaced.

Any suggestions for a heat shield between the muffler exhaust connection?

Finally I dont have the tools to clean up my exhaust pipe. I've seen wraps online and I'm looking for recommendations. I saw a chrome wrap 2" thick. How many feet would I need? Is it a good alternative?

Overall it sounds a lot better and the cricket is gone. I can't wait to work out these small problems.

:)

Title: Re: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by Serowbot on 01/20/12 at 16:29:42

You probably do have a header gasket,.. it was likely just stuck in place,.. but if you have a leak there, buy a new one...
I put my new one in with my old one... (double gasket)...
Header gasket leak will definitely cause backfires... ;)...

Title: Re: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by oceantransistor on 01/20/12 at 17:14:40

6C7A6D70687D706B1F0 wrote:

Hey! :D
Thanks for the Harley Dyna guide. It worked perfectly. Due to the position, I only had to use one bolt aswell. What would be a good queu to stop torquing the clamp?

Title: Re: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by built2last66 on 01/20/12 at 17:16:28

To check the header pipe to engine seal hold a flame around it as you rev it.. like a lighter or a candle..

Title: Re: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by oceantransistor on 01/20/12 at 17:27:42

Awesome, I went on EBay and ordered the gasket right away. I'm pretty sure I'm missing the gasket. Ive been having a bit of backfire issues since I bought it. During the muffler swap I took of the header completely off and reached in there to check. Seems like someone was trying to play mech with the bike before me.

Luckly, I found this forum and it rocks! ;D

Title: Re: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by Boofer on 01/20/12 at 19:04:53

Ocean, in case you didn't show us that ugly joint for clarity, you can get a seven inch chrome heat shield for about $20 and cover the joint. Mine came from JC Whitney. :)

Title: Re: Muffler Dyna swap. Small issues to resolve.
Post by JeremyS40 on 01/21/12 at 10:19:18

I have the Harley Dyna muff on my 06 and I just used the stock chrome cover over the joint. I did need to drill a hole in the mount on the bike to get it bolted on, but not to tough for a 1/2" drill. With the factory chrome cover, It still looks great.