The can is off!

Post by **taosports** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:53 pm

chris wrote:How'd you get the cover thingy to fit upside down?

I simply just flopped the exhaust shield around and bolted it to the can. Maybe this photo will help :

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:59 pm

Hi Michael,
Thanks for the photo. I can get it to mount like that but not to grip the pipe. Are you using another clamp to grip the tailpipe as well or have you just caught enough of it to keep it on there? Am using mine the original way round till I get another clamp organised.
My pipe is made from a piece of chrome pipe I found at work, it's a section of industrial vacuum cleaner fitting...the cleaner pipe is a little shorter than it was this morning...impatience.

Now my original sewing machine sounding motor is exhausting thru a vacuum cleaner pipe but it sounds meaner!

Post by **taosports** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:21 pm

Chris,

The original clamp is actually on the bend of the pipe so it is able to grip without a problem. If you want to clamp it further up the exhaust tip, you'll need spacers to fill in the gap. Here's a view of the clamp from above...note how it is on the bend of the pipe :

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:40 pm

So what's holding your new tailpipe in place? Sorry about this, I feel a complete amateur....

Post by **taosports** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:50 pm

The chrome exhaust tip was purchased at an auto parts store. It's a slip on type 2" in diameter. It slips over the existing 1 3/4" pipe and comes with two small set screws to keep it from slipping off.

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:08 pm

Thanks for that and your patience!

Post by **erock1150** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:34 pm

Hey tao good job!! Some time back looking at DJ's photos I was stunned to see no muffler on his bike. I loved the look. Other people asked him about it and he said no problems. Took me about 6 months to take a chance and finally do it. But toner, tao & dcameron take one look at my bike on our Saturday ride and they canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get home fast enough to take the pipe off.

I wish I could take credit for the original idea of taking off the muffler but as far as I know DJ is the original. Thanks DJ!!

rearro I've had my wife and kids (not at the same time) on the back of the bike with no heat problems at all.
Here is mine, 5 bucks at Kragens
http://cliffromig.smugmug.com/gallery/1 ... 1/71935550

erock

motozark · Post by **motozark** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:47 pm

that's a great look and i bet the sound is awsome, I will have to do mine this wekend. I have been wanting to do this since DJ did it, but have never go around to it but the time is now.

houndog · Post by **houndog** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:53 am

Heck, I think everybodys gonna do it now

Well I jumped on the Maverics bandwagon, I certanly can do this one too. It will make it nice to have a full size bag on the left side.
Thanks all for giving me the idea and insparation

Tommy

Post by **rock712** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:05 am

just took mine off........don't think i'll put a "tip" on it......now know what my rear wheel looks like....

chris · Post by **chris** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:29 am

Done!
(Apologies for the mobile phone picture)

Post by **toner87** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:38 am

Nice. No more sewing machine engine noises for you.
T.

chris · Post by **chris** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:08 pm

Nope! Not quite the window rattling blat blat blat of my mates v-rod tho. Get a headache just riding with him!

rearro · Post by **rearro** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:26 pm

I DID IT!! Yes, I too joined the bandwagon!! It must be a BAY AREA thing.... BOY does it sound Beefy!! I went to the store and bougt a tip but I purchases 1 that was way too big so I'll have to go back tomorrow and exchange it! Does anyone know if this is street legal

Thanks to all who posted picture that really encouraged me to do it!!

I am VERY HAPPY with the results!!!!

Post by **toner87** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:22 pm

Street legal? Why wouldn't it be? This mod makes the bike just audible, I wouldn't call it loud.
T.

Post by **taosports** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:10 am

So, thanks to DJ and most recently, ERock..there are now a collection of cans collecting dust in garages throughout the world

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:42 am

Hey Chris..great pic (for a phone)...what a beautiful rear wheel...and nice to be able to see it.

and rearro....I once had mine officially tested for sound levels and it passed (less than 94db)...and I got a certificate that says so.. $\:D/$

They set up a mic 40cm back at 45 deg and hold it at 3/4 revs..about 5,000rpm...(well that's the way they test it down under)

DJ

rearro · Post by **rearro** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:57 am

Well I wasn't too concerned with sound levels as I was for emissions!
But I can't stop loving the new sound It Kicks A$$!

Post by **rock712** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:04 am

Um has anyone dyno'ed their bike with the can off? I am now doing 1st gear wheelies when i rapidly apply the throttle....... this wasn't happening before.....I am liking this

ferroknight · Post by **ferroknight** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:50 am

Does the remaining pipe accept a 1 3/4 in. diameter tip after can removal? Will the bike run leaner, in terms of fuel ratio? (Yes, I know it will be leaner in terms of porkiness.)

I was thinking of removing can and opening cat and removing catalyst element. Then I could richen the fuel mixture using Techlusion or something?