ionbeam
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It is always advisable to run the correct seasonal air in the tires. If you still have summer air in the tires it should now be replaced with winter air.
Let's talk exhaust.
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Redfish Hunter
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I have already posted my semi-sarcastic response to this. Now I think I should be a little bit serious.
Dodahdude was serious. It is easy to make fun of him but he did have a serious question. Even if many of us found it ridiculous, he wanted and needed an answer. Answers and information are the reason I joined here. The joys of sarcastic camaraderie were just a bonus.
I understand that many aftermarket exhausts require periodic repacking. I have heard of catalytic convertors in automotive applications plugging and restricting exhaust flow. I truly worry often about the catalytic convertor in my diesel truck's exhaust gradually sooting up and restricting flow.
So, as per my original post, if you are worried about dirty exhaust internals, don't. Get it into the upper rev range so there is greater and hotter flow through the pipes and stop worrying. Unless you have a fuel delivery issue causing the bike to run very rich, you should be good.
Dodahdude was serious. It is easy to make fun of him but he did have a serious question. Even if many of us found it ridiculous, he wanted and needed an answer. Answers and information are the reason I joined here. The joys of sarcastic camaraderie were just a bonus.
I understand that many aftermarket exhausts require periodic repacking. I have heard of catalytic convertors in automotive applications plugging and restricting exhaust flow. I truly worry often about the catalytic convertor in my diesel truck's exhaust gradually sooting up and restricting flow.
So, as per my original post, if you are worried about dirty exhaust internals, don't. Get it into the upper rev range so there is greater and hotter flow through the pipes and stop worrying. Unless you have a fuel delivery issue causing the bike to run very rich, you should be good.
garyahouse
newbs need the forum
It seems that FJR's are more likely to run a little lean than they are to run rich. Mine (2005) is one of them. Can't recall hearing much about engines running rich and fouling up. FWIW.
Gary
darksider #44
Gary
darksider #44
El Toro Joe
FYYFF
Wait a minute...he was serious?
Dodahdude
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Well I took them both off and put them in the dishwasher. The wifey was not very impress especially when I added a box of her Massengill and Summers Eva mix. They should come out clean with a hint of summer flowers. Thanks for the help.
SoCalFJR1300
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You don't clean car exhaust of any "crud", why would you clean a motorcycles??
bwv
Well-known member
My KLR actually had plugs on the factory silencer to clean out...
The book even says:
"Spark Arrestor - Clean Every 5,000Km (3,000mi)"
Remove the drain plugs on the muffler (3 of them)
(theres a picture)
In an area away from combustible materials, start the engine with the transmission in neutral
Raise and lower engine speed while tapping on the muffler with a rubber mallet until carbon particles are purged from the muffler.
Stop the engine
Install the drain plugs.
I **** you NOT! this is a true story...
Maybe that's why the clutch didnt gum up ???
The book even says:
"Spark Arrestor - Clean Every 5,000Km (3,000mi)"
Remove the drain plugs on the muffler (3 of them)
(theres a picture)
In an area away from combustible materials, start the engine with the transmission in neutral
Raise and lower engine speed while tapping on the muffler with a rubber mallet until carbon particles are purged from the muffler.
Stop the engine
Install the drain plugs.
I **** you NOT! this is a true story...
Maybe that's why the clutch didnt gum up ???
Dodahdude
Well-known member
Now I have a new problem...... I tried to put the exhaust back on the bike. It seems I had left my gaskets on while in the dishwasher and the seals shrank. I spend about two hours traveling and standing in line at the cycle shop getting new gaskets. The old one's were left on the muffler while in the dishwasher. I think I forgot to reset the heater temperature. The wife had it set for pots and pans....
After fighting the damn things back off and to my astonishment, I put to much mollylube on the header pipe side and while I was gone it set up. HARD AS A ROCK! So after spending another hour with a hammer and a chisel, I can finally get those bastards back on.
So here is my problem. I was so pissed at myself for starting this project that I went back in the house, had two beers and watched two episodes of Dr. Phil. Just what I did not want to do in the first place. My wifey got sick of hearing be bitch about what I did that she ran me back out of the house and back in to the garage where I came from! So after pulling up my little boy panties, I decided to finish this and move on. Well hell... WTF now. I used so much Massengill and Summers Eva (Summer Flowers scent) that my garage is full of bee's........... Now what do I do? Any suggestion now smart *****????
After fighting the damn things back off and to my astonishment, I put to much mollylube on the header pipe side and while I was gone it set up. HARD AS A ROCK! So after spending another hour with a hammer and a chisel, I can finally get those bastards back on.
So here is my problem. I was so pissed at myself for starting this project that I went back in the house, had two beers and watched two episodes of Dr. Phil. Just what I did not want to do in the first place. My wifey got sick of hearing be bitch about what I did that she ran me back out of the house and back in to the garage where I came from! So after pulling up my little boy panties, I decided to finish this and move on. Well hell... WTF now. I used so much Massengill and Summers Eva (Summer Flowers scent) that my garage is full of bee's........... Now what do I do? Any suggestion now smart *****????
ionbeam
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Redfish Hunter
Gone Fishing
But is he supposed to stay in the garage with the bike for that hour?
HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Dodahdude...At least you have a healthy sense of humor. You're gonna need it around here.
As for the bees, find the queen and trap her in your air filter. Come summer, you should have about 2 tablespoons of honey.
As for the bees, find the queen and trap her in your air filter. Come summer, you should have about 2 tablespoons of honey.
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Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
Yeah he came down to our level quite quickly! pretty sad 
Personally I think you need to take command of the remote, no more Dr. Nothing.
Personally I think you need to take command of the remote, no more Dr. Nothing.
SoCalFJR1300
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bwv
Well-known member
The better to fog the bees with
Chuck35
Well-known member
Dr. Phil doesn't know anything about motorcycles.
RaYzerman19
Go Wings!
He blew it...... the proper procedure is in the washing machine on gentle cycle, then tumble dry on low heat with a dryer sheet...... they'll smell nice, feel soft and no bees!
Redfish Hunter
Gone Fishing
Unfortunately any of these cleaning methods involving water will have an adverse effect on the muffler bearings. He will definitely need to grease the muffler bearings prior to riding the bike again. Of course, using the correct grease will be critical. Should he use a synthetic grease? Or perhaps white lithium?
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