April 6th, 2019, 10:32 PM | #1 |
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Name: Garry
Location: Bungendore Australia
Join Date: Jan 2019 Motorcycle(s): GPX250 1989 model and 1990 model Posts: 98
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Failed exhaust mod.
In a misguided attempt to improve exhaust gas flow I drilled four 3/8” diameter holes in the end plate of each muffler. It now sounded much, much better. Took the bike for a ride and found throttle response was noticeably worse from 4K to 7K. Took the bike back home, tapped a thread in each of the holes and blocked them all with screws. Took the bike out again and hey presto everything back to normal. Such a small change made such a noticeable difference? I learn something new everyday with this bike!
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April 7th, 2019, 06:19 AM | #2 |
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Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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I'm glad you recovered from the mistake.
You think it sounded better? Mine had the four rivets drilled out when I got it, and it sounded like a lawn mower engine. I did what you did and tapped the holes for screws, and it sounded like a nice quiet motorcycle engine. |
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April 7th, 2019, 11:58 AM | #3 |
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There's mid-range lean-spot on these bikes. Anything you do that increase flow-rate makes it worse and bike gets even worse in mid-range.
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April 7th, 2019, 02:09 PM | #4 |
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Name: Jay
Location: WI
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You can compensate for the increased flow, and leaner mixture, by shimming the needles and changing the mixture adjustments and/or jets.
When making carb adjustments, think in terms of the throttle position (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, etc) instead of RPMs. That way it's easier to isolate the circuit that needs adjustment. |
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