Exhausting the exhaust

[Greg E.]

Has anyone tried using dryer (as in Laundry) vent hose to route the exhaust from their bike to the outside while tuning the bike? Here in NNY it's been in the single digits. I'd like to work on my FJR, but I don't want to leave the shop doors open while I do it. It occured to me that dryer hose might be just the ticket. Looks to me that the hose is of sufficent diameter that an 8 foot length wouldn't impose signifcant backpressure to effect the tuning.

Feedback?

-Greg-

 

[FJRay]

I used to do it all the time with cars and had holes in the shop door so I didn't have to leave the door up at all.

 

[C&C]

Sounds like a plan; as long as there are no leaks you should, for sure, be safe, and there shouldn't be any appreciable back pressure either.

 

[ELP_JC]

I'd be more concerned with heat melting it in your pipes, but if it's cold, pipes shouldn't get hot enough to melt if you don't take too long tuning it. Just monitor them. Good idea, by the way.

JC

 

[Fred W]

Assuming he would be using the aluminum flexible vent hose and not the vinyl / plastic stuff, it should be fine.

I had been contemplating doing the same thing, but then last week we had a heat wave (40F) and I was able to leave the door open while I synched up the throttle bodies.

 

[7xray]

Has anyone tried using dryer (as in Laundry) vent hose to route the exhaust from their bike to the outside while tuning the bike? Here in NNY it's been in the single digits. I'd like to work on my FJR, but I don't want to leave the shop doors open while I do it. It occured to me that dryer hose might be just the ticket. Looks to me that the hose is of sufficent diameter that an 8 foot length wouldn't impose signifcant backpressure to effect the tuning.
Feedback?

-Greg-

DON'T DO IT unless you get a CO detector. They will be available a most hardware stores, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

CO Danger

What CO level is dangerous to your health?

The health effects of CO depend on the level of CO and length of exposure, as well as each individual's health condition. The concentration of CO is measured in parts per million (ppm). Health effects from exposure to CO levels of approximately 1 to 70 ppm are uncertain, but most people will not experience any symptoms. Some heart patients might experience an increase in chest pain. As CO levels increase and remain above 70 ppm, symptoms may become more noticeable (headache, fatigue, nausea). As CO levels increase above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible. Click

CO is a silent and deadly killer. Be safe.

Fred

 

[Greg E.]

Has anyone tried using dryer (as in Laundry) vent hose to route the exhaust from their bike to the outside while tuning the bike? Here in NNY it's been in the single digits. I'd like to work on my FJR, but I don't want to leave the shop doors open while I do it. It occured to me that dryer hose might be just the ticket. Looks to me that the hose is of sufficent diameter that an 8 foot length wouldn't impose signifcant backpressure to effect the tuning.
Feedback?

-Greg-

DON'T DO IT unless you get a CO detector. They will be available a most hardware stores, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

CO Danger

What CO level is dangerous to your health?

The health effects of CO depend on the level of CO and length of exposure, as well as each individual's health condition. The concentration of CO is measured in parts per million (ppm). Health effects from exposure to CO levels of approximately 1 to 70 ppm are uncertain, but most people will not experience any symptoms. Some heart patients might experience an increase in chest pain. As CO levels increase and remain above 70 ppm, symptoms may become more noticeable (headache, fatigue, nausea). As CO levels increase above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible. Click

CO is a silent and deadly killer. Be safe.

Fred

That's a GREAT idea and an angle that I didn't consider. I work for Lowe's and we have CO detectors available. Thanks for the responses.

-GSE-

 

[Firedog]

The kids have a pet rabbit in the garage. If he passes out, I know to turn the engine off.

Has anyone tried using dryer (as in Laundry) vent hose to route the exhaust from their bike to the outside while tuning the bike? Here in NNY it's been in the single digits. I'd like to work on my FJR, but I don't want to leave the shop doors open while I do it. It occured to me that dryer hose might be just the ticket. Looks to me that the hose is of sufficent diameter that an 8 foot length wouldn't impose signifcant backpressure to effect the tuning.
Feedback?

-Greg-

DON'T DO IT unless you get a CO detector. They will be available a most hardware stores, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

CO Danger

What CO level is dangerous to your health?

The health effects of CO depend on the level of CO and length of exposure, as well as each individual's health condition. The concentration of CO is measured in parts per million (ppm). Health effects from exposure to CO levels of approximately 1 to 70 ppm are uncertain, but most people will not experience any symptoms. Some heart patients might experience an increase in chest pain. As CO levels increase and remain above 70 ppm, symptoms may become more noticeable (headache, fatigue, nausea). As CO levels increase above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible. Click

CO is a silent and deadly killer. Be safe.

Fred

That's a GREAT idea and an angle that I didn't consider. I work for Lowe's and we have CO detectors available. Thanks for the responses.

-GSE-

 

[Checkswrecks]

Pretty common in firehouses and repair shops in states that get a real winter, although the bigger ones will add an exhaust fan at the outside end. Great idea about the CO detector.