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     Gearheaderiko |
Carefully spread the bracket. That can be accomplished with 2 large adjustable wrenches or vise and wrench or vise and hammer or a little grinding (remember its non-returnable if it shows signs of misuse or abuse). It may be just tight and if you put it up first without any connections, if may go without much force. Sanding on the inside wont cause serious rust. I am surprised at the recent problems with the Pro Series exhaust. Both the Pro Series and White Brothers have a definite assembly sequence and I wonder if its being followed? The rear bracket was tight on mine, but otherwise it went on without a hitch. | ||
| Wsplrll |
I filed it and it is going on but the problem with the alignment on the front header to muffler is causing me alignment problems I am returning it tomorrow it I can't get it by then. It shouldn't be this hard | ||
| Jprovo |
WSPLRLL, It should be relatively straightforward following the instructions, if it's not going together with some minor "adjustments", something is wrong. Return it, it should not be a wrestling match to install an exhaust. James | ||
| Wsplrll |
It was a 2 man job. The pipes where tight enough fit to need bang them into place. One person to thread the holes and one to push into place. The rear bracket needed to be filed down and the rubber mallet came in handy. I am sure that now that it is on it will start to "seat" into place. It sounds wicked loud though. I think I need to ride with earplugs. | ||
| Jprovo |
Glad you got the exhaust on. It's funny I think that the Exhaust is loud, but my neighbors don't mind. Most peope consider the Pro-Series the quiet blast performance exhaust! James | ||
| Wsplrll |
Maybe from where you sit on the bike the sound ounces off the pavement. My ears where ringing. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Unfortunately since the exhaust exits under your ears, anything other than stock will seem loud. From what I've used and read, the Pro Series is the least offensive. PS Hopefully you will get to ride with another Blaster who has the same exhaust. It has the strange effect of making the other guys bike sound like its missing and running poorly. The 2 exhaust notes in unison make some strange noises to your ears!! | ||
| Wsplrll |
I have heard a sympathetic vibration even from my friend with a Honda 600 CBRR. Very strange. Now how do I find another Blaster in my neck of the woods? We are a rare breed. | ||
| Mataleao |
Putting on the pro-series exhaust was definately a wrestling match to say the least. Wish you would've seen this post: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/20164/6806.html?1125551898 Towards the bottom: "A little word of advice Tnthumper-- Before trying to piece together the exhaust, do some quick sanding with a dremel in both pieces where they connect--inside and out. And if it still doesnt connect together smoothly, try using some dish soap or some kinda lubricant. Mount the front piece (loosely) first to the engine and tweak the rest to mount then tighten (had to use rubber mallet to gently tap in place). The sound is great! I dont necessarily feel a signficant boost in power/torque, but whenever i look down at the speedo--I seem to be going faster that I intended to." | ||
| Wsplrll |
I feel a definitive "jump" in the bike. That is without any rejet yet. (#45 only)and air mixture screw. I can tell because I used to be going much higher rpm in order to get more power. Sometimes at 55- 60 plus realizing I had another gear left. Now I am constantly trying to shift up and am already in 5th. So the midrange is better and I am not lugging at the lower rpms. I am curious how loud this pipe is compared to other bikes with after market pipes. It seems really loud but I have no reference and I am close to it from where I sit. | ||
| Jugallo94 |
come to detroit and I will let you hear my vance and hines. | ||
| Wsplrll |
I am sure - Do people look at you when you go down the street? I know it is not as bad as some big twins with straight pipes but ...... | ||
| Jerzydevil |
Yeah, I get a lot of looks with my Jardine, and I know thats loud. People just cant beleive a small bike like that can produce the volume. Plus they r tryin to figure out what it is. It dont really look like the average bike. | ||
| Jugallo94 |
I passed a group of harley riders stopped at a bar a few weeks ago and my wife was behind me in the truck. She said it was funny watching them all wip around and pointing at me once they figured out what was making alll the noise. | ||
| Wsplrll |
Took the earplugs out....... Not as bad as I thought.......just different I guess. I am riding out to Gettysburg next week with a buddy who has a Honda cbrr. We'll see how that goes. | ||
| Mataleao |
At first, riding around without earplugs felt like my eardrums were gonna blow. So I rode around with earplugs for about a week. One morning I forgot the earplugs and noticed that the exhaust is actually quieter now. Is this normal?: loud at first--now quiet after a week\150 miles later OR have I just gone deaf and now I cant tell the difference? | ||
| Wsplrll |
I think so.....just takes getting used to. huh? What did you say ??????? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
You get used to it. (though it actually may get slightly quieter with carbon build up over time) | ||
| Light_keeper |
Mine has gotten slightly quieter but more mellow sounding.  | ||
| Sking1973 |
Just curious where I can find a Pro-series exhaust for my Blast? I can't seem to track one down online anyplace. I haven't checked my local dealership, but plan to. Also, generally speaking, what are we talking as far as money goes for a Pro-Series? | ||
| Pourwhitetrash |
Pro Series Blast exhaust were discontinued last year | ||
| Sking1973 |
I guess I'll wait until one comes up on eBay. Thanks for the info. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
They were about $195 new. | ||
| Sking1973 |
Just wondering if I HAVE to rejet the carb if I switch out my exhaust system? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
No! But it is only $6 in parts and careful removal. The ProSeries & White Brothers exhaust instructions make no mention of a need to change the jetting. I've also run the WB without a jetting change and without any problems (but excellent mpg). The stock jetting should have a 170 main which is good. | ||
| Sking1973 |
Cool! Thanks for the info. | ||
| Ezblast |
I disagree - respectfully - a lean condition could nuke that motor if not properly jetted - sure its not on the most likely to happen list, but its happened, and I'm one of the folks its happened to - you take the above advice at your own risk. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ  
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| Gearheaderiko |
We're not talking about a modified engine improperly jetted. We're talking bone stock engine, stock (2003) jetting, that many people have run an aftermarket exhaust with. Also if it were that big a deal the Buell Pro Series instructions would have listed it with all the other cautions & warnings. EZ, If I remember correctly, your case was a little different? Hey, dont make me ralph on you!!! Obligatory disclaimer: If you hear or experience excessive knocking, pinging or overheating, change the jets and check the boot! | ||
| Swampy |
Change the jets the poor bike really needs it, you will notice the difference in starting and overall better running, plus you have the added benefit of doing something to you bike! "Ralph on you" LOL! I Love this place! Rev limiters only work on the way up! | ||
| Ezblast |
It wasn't modified - a bit hotter non-resist plug, with a added plug coil capacitor to multiply the energy delivery of the spark, modified air box, rejetted accordingly for the Bub - nothing too radical - thats why the warning - if it can happen to me, it can happen to others and it has a few times - as noted in the archives. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ
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