| Author | Message | ||
     Robi |
work's going to have to wait 'til school's done, which will be either in the winter (after this semester) or next summer (after spring semester). right now I have a rag stuffed into the exhaust port and a rag stuck into the neck of the muffler. Is this sufficient for it to sit for a while? | ||
| Ezblast |
empty the carb EZ | ||
| Robi |
Don't know how to do that yet. Is that in the manual? (Message edited by robi on August 13, 2009) | ||
| Ezblast |
just drop the carb bottom and pour it out into something. EZ | ||
| Evilbetty |
Which would you guys say is the most durable and cost effective exhaust system available? | ||
| Ezblast |
If you use the stock front lower mounting hardware then I would pick the Jardine, then the D&D (which uses the stock front lower mounting hardware), then the V&H. EZ | ||
| Evilbetty |
Great, thanks! | ||
| Evilbetty |
Anyone run the Jardine with the Quiet Core? Much performance impact? Same jetting as without the quiet core? | ||
| Britchri10 |
I do. It's quicker from rest. Noisier than stock, better response mid range. Reasonable top end. No problems w/it so far. It's been on my bike for 3K miles. Mine is jetted 45/175 (w/quiet core), w/Thumpe's custom intake. Compared to stock it's much quicker (Although top speed is the same) I like mine. Chris C | ||
| Evilbetty |
Thanks Chris. Now I just need to find a deal on this setup. Quite a bit higher than the Jardine and D&D. | ||
| Evilbetty |
With the stock intake would I still want to do 45/175 with a Jardine with the Quiet Core installed? | ||
| Ezblast |
yes | ||
| Evilbetty |
BUELL BLAST KERKER SUPER TRAPP EXHAUST http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ewItem&item=150413006493&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME %3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 | ||
| Ezblast |
Please tell me you didn't buy that Turkey. Oh God its true - no one uses the search function or reads the archives - a tear and a sigh well up. You could modify that puppy with a good welder/cutter - making it a much better exhaust, but out of the box they suck and are ultra loud. With gains equivalent to the Pro-Series. EZ | ||
| Evilbetty |
Hell no! I bought a Jardine!  I just figured they were pretty rare so I posted it here if someone was looking for such a beast. | ||
| Ezblast |
Whewwww - a close call - lol EZ | ||
| Evilbetty |
Ok I'm installing the Jardine... well working toward that What size are these Allen cap bolts inside the frame that connect the rear muffler hangers? Any tips for removing these? | ||
| Ezblast |
Use a ball ended long allen wrench, wedge it onto a part of the exhaust hanger frame, while applying wrench to other side. Forgot the size but common. EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
Use stock lower front hardware in good condition and do not use theirs and you should be good to go. EZ | ||
| Robi |
still working on getting the busted stud out at the exhaust port. having trouble with the ez out that I broke in there. any suggestions on drill bit type/size? | ||
| Swampy |
Do you have one of those Jims, exhaust stud removal drill templates? Like this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JIMS-EXHAUST-STUD-D RILL-PLATE-HARLEY-BIG-TWIN-XL_W0QQitemZ18039562131 0QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories? hash=item2a006abbbe I have seen less expensive ones, but I am sure the Jims tool is much more satisfying.... If your ez-out is broken off in the stud, you have to find a drill that is harder than the ez-out....in other words, you are probably shit outta luck as long as the ez-out is in there. Try using a punch and driving the ez-out into the stud as it will loosen it then you might be able to pick it out or it may fall out on it's own after you hit them a few times. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
ez-out  Sorry Robi, but I need to put this out there for any poor sots that may still try it....... DO NOT USE AN EZ-OUT UNLESS YOU ARE VERY FAMILIAR WITH USING THEM. THEY ARE THE LAST RESORT FOR THE TRULY DESPERATE.THEY HAVE FORCED MANY TO BUY ANOTHER HEAD (ETC.) THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY LESS TERMINAL WAYS TO SOLVE A BROKEN STUD PROBLEM. | ||
| Robi |
no problem. my brother-in-law is doing the work. I was helping him as he began the surgery, and I soon realized I was doomed from the start. I had no idea what I was doing when I tried it on my own. I passed on Swampy's response to him, and hopefully he'll figure something out. | ||
| Ezblast |
A reverse drill bit will do the job. EZ | ||
| Robi |
do you know what helicoil to use with the stud? by brother/law went to his guy who says he cannot find helicoil to fit the stud. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Okay, well, thats insane. The exhaust stud is standard 5/16" bolt threads, probably coarse (or 18 tpi). Nothing special at all (I think old Chevy carb studs will work). Shouldnt be hard to find a Helicoil for it, they even make stepped studs so you could just oversize the hole (not recommended though). | ||
| Toniportray |
Yikes, this is bringing back bad memories of an engine mount bolt that refused to come out. If only the county would give me a smooth road surface to ride on... (Message edited by toniportray on March 22, 2010) | ||
| Ezblast |
Actually, they haven't been hard to do so far - done twice - the top on both - I extracted by hand and had no problem. Drilled out another on Scott's bike - lower. Used a small bit and worked it slowly - no problem. Just take your time and do it slowly and calmly and you should do ok. The worst that could happen is heli-coil and thats no biggie, but it shouldn't come to that. EZ | ||
| Robi |
according to the bro in law, the stud plate worked well. no helicoil needed. exhaust back on. thx everyone. | ||
| Booman443 |
My apologies in advance if I somehow missed this in a search however... I had the pleasure of being pulled over by a WI State Trooper the other day with regards to my exhaust on my Blast. I have the SS2-R Vance & Hines pipe on it. He claimed I was running a straight pipe for how loud it was and I wasn't about to argue with him right then and there. The bike had the pipe installed when I first got it so I can only assume that it hasn't been tampered with at all. I will admit that it is loud yes, however for those other Blasters out there I think you will agree that the signature "pop" noise can seem louder than a classic "rumble" that one might here somewhere else. So in the end I drove away with a warning to get the stock exhaust put back on it within two weeks, obviously I really like the advantages this pipe gives me, not to mention I can't afford buying a new pipe for my bike. Any advice from the fellow Badweb community? |
