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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Ryca Muffler Adapter 03/29/15 at 16:42:52 Has anyone used the Ryca Muffler Adapter with the Dyna muffler? If so, what were the results? Kenny G
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Yoshi Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 874 LongIsland, N.Y. Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #1 - 03/29/15 at 17:19:44 I have it, it fits good but i have slight leak and am getting it welded all together now too. IMO it's way overpriced
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18095 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #2 - 03/29/15 at 17:49:28 A few other folks have used it and posted their results. It works well....it is costly.
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Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter
Reply #3 - 03/29/15 at 20:36:41

I used a Suz VS 800 rear brake lever. Almost straight, instead of offset. No clearance problems. Ebay about $20.

Getting the outside return spring back on is a bear because the cam slips in a little. I'm running 500 miles or so without it, the brake springs provide good release. I will put it back on when wheel is off for the new tire. Cool

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Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter
Reply #4 - 03/30/15 at 03:30:25

Srotag wrote on 03/29/15 at 20:36:41:

I used a Suz VS 800 rear brake lever. Almost straight, instead of offset. No clearance problems. Ebay about $20.

Getting the outside return spring back on is a bear because the cam slips in a little. I'm running 500 miles or so without it, the brake springs provide good release. I will put it back on when wheel is off for the new tire. Cool

I used the same brake lever, and after a bit my rear brake was not working as it should....it just wasn't slowing the bike down and felt like there was grease on the shoes as they just weren't doing anything to slow the bike down. It turned out the return spring that slides over the brake cam shaft was binding between the arm and the brake hub. I had to take the lever off and grind away a bit of the aluminum hub to provide clearance for the spring.

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Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter
Reply #5 - 03/30/15 at 05:24:31

That is why I left that outside spring off...binding. The brake cam slides in and out just enough that the spring can not be replaced without having the wheel apart. Then you can push it out from the inside and position the spring.

Stupid design. Angry

guess they wanted it tight to protect the O-ring...but water can enter from around the drum anyway. Probably required by a lawsuit from somebody who never lubed anything.

In any case I'm happy with the Dyna mount, no leaks, no binds.

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #6 - 03/30/15 at 17:35:10 Does the Ryca adapter have 2 different sized ends to fit the header and Dyna correctly (since the Dyna inlet is larger than the header outlet)?
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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #7 - 03/30/15 at 17:44:14 Kris, I am pretty sure somewhere on Ryca's website they state that it will fit all of the mufflers they sell which are 1 3/4". I am sure it fits the stock S40 header because they show cutting an inch off of the end of the header to accept the adapter. Kenny G
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #8 - 03/30/15 at 17:54:17 You have to cut the header to use their adapter? I was thinking of using it to move my outlet away from the brake arm. I might be changing my mind! I don't want to cut the header!
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #9 - 03/30/15 at 18:18:31 I hadda shorten the header to get the Supertrapp on. The grinder sent a shower of sparks past the battery vent, it exploded. Don't do that.
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Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter
Reply #10 - 03/30/15 at 19:59:50

Kris,

I think I am going to go to a muffler shop tomorrow morning and see if I can get an adapter made. I too don't want to cut the header.

Somewhere here on the forum I saw posted what some of the guys use for a chrome heat shield to cover the joint and clamps. I cannot remember where I saw it posted, anyone have a clue?

Justin,

I am very cautious around batteries I have heard about too many disasters over the years causing explosions.

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #11 - 03/30/15 at 20:25:44 Keep us posted Kenny!
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Kenny G Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com The Singles Club...LOL Posts: 1754 Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #12 - 03/30/15 at 20:31:47 Kris, I will keep you updated as to the progress and cost. Kenny G
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter Reply #13 - 03/30/15 at 20:47:33 Thank you. I'm very interested in this "project".
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Re: Ryca Muffler Adapter
Reply #14 - 03/31/15 at 03:09:05

The RYCA adapter does have two different sizes, and it fits the header and the DYNA muffler. On the stock header there is a short piece of inner pipe that sticks out....and that should be cut off....but doesn't absolutely have to be cut off. If you leave it on the adapter just doesn't slide all the way up to the collar on the header.

If you are going to get something made...here are the dimensions you want.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1353284557

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