Okay, Don't Laugh...

[mikeb]

Okay. So I went down and got a 4-into-1 D&D for it, but I can't figure out how to install it. This sucks! It's only got TWO exhaust ports on the engine and they're on opposite ends of the engine - one fore, one aft. This makes NO sense to me Can someone PLEASE come up and help me mount the new exhaust ASAP? I can take any day off this week and can make time this weekend. I just want it to sound like a normal sportbike, I can't stand that thumping sound!

[Stoneman]

I wish I could find an 1198S or RSV4 sitting in the hanger next to my bike. That would be sweet

So if your bike sounds like a Hardley, it could be your exhaust. I'd check the muffler bearing adjuster, but it's a Jap bike so make sure you adjust it with a metric crescent wrench, not a standard crescent wrench....you'll strip the adjuster. If you don't have one you could always send Big Shirl to the hardware store to get one...but then again I never made it to Stone-Stock back in the Suzuki-L days so I never met her, that name alone makes it sound like she could kick some ass...you might get your ass kicked when she gets home after trying to buy one

I've had the cans off this weekend and can't say for sure where the muffler bearing adjusters are. Are they actually in the can (muffler) or do I need to dig deeper. I figured I'd just get the specific tool for the job, but none of the dealers around seem to have any idea what a muffler bearing adjuster tool is. Little help please!

[FTMS]

Just put it back in the garage and worry about it next year before you over exert yourself!

[Slyder]

I've had the cans off this weekend and can't say for sure where the muffler bearing adjusters are. Are they actually in the can (muffler) or do I need to dig deeper. I figured I'd just get the specific tool for the job, but none of the dealers around seem to have any idea what a muffler bearing adjuster tool is. Little help please!

Metric crescent wrench....don't call it a muffler bearing adjuster tool, no one calls it that...hence why no one knew what you were talking about. The bearings are inside the can, you need to cut them open. I used my Husqy chainsaw with a 48" bar. Halved both cans at the same time...worked nicely.

But you gotta D&D...the hell with adjusting the bearing in the stock cans, chuck 'em in the trash. Take the D&D header, and bend one of the head pipes to fit the aft cylinder. Careful not to kink the tubing. Connect the front. Leave the other two open, just bend them out to the sides. Then if you ever ride in cooler temps, you could bend them down to point them at the pegs for toasty feets...or up to the clipons for toasty digits.

[SVRACER01]

You're fuckin dumb.
It's only got 2 exhaust ports because of emissions...you need a hole saw and drill 2 more holes

[Stoneman]

Okay. I've still got the 4-into-1 D&D for it, but no one to help me install it. Also picked up a new battery for it. Popped the seat off to replace it, but can't find a battery in there. Do TL-R's NOT have batteries? And no one can help me properly install the 4-into-1? C'MON! I can't stand that sound...

Also, being only a 'twin', it only holds half the crank oil, right? Oh, and what gas:oil mix ratio should I be using? I've been going 40:1, but it smokes quite a bit...

[KawiSmurf]

Also picked up a new battery for it.

Energizer or Duracell? That could be your problem right there. I think TL-Rs used Rayovacs.

[Stoneman]

Energizer or Duracell? That could be your problem right there. I think TL-Rs used Rayovacs.

Nope, they don't use any! I looked. That's cool!

[Jim]

need help bleeding the blinker fluid?

[OreoGaborio]

If you can't get the exhaust to fit, you might have to get one of these to make it work

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...8898aa1c7d28cf

[DynoTune]

If you have a sawz-all and some beer, ill bring the welder
We will have that thing sounding like an old vmax in no time!

[Stoneman]

If you have a sawz-all and some beer, ill bring the welder
We will have that thing sounding like an old vmax in no time!

I don't want it sounding like a VMax! I want it to sound like a Ninja with a Kerker!

On another note - I just dumped the dino oil I just put in and went semi-synth. Like I said, it's only got 2 cylinders so I only used about 1/2 what I'd normally use. Great savings! No battery, 1/2 the oil? Sweet!

[FirstDuc-1098]

you better get some proper gear before you take that thing for a ride again. I think Walmart has flip-flops on sale this weekend.

[Stoneman]

you better get some proper gear before you take that thing for a ride again. I think Walmart has flip-flops on sale this weekend.

SWEET! I wonder if they still have those look alike Oakley Blades too!

[Jim]

when we doing a 2-up ride jay?

[Stoneman]

when we doing a 2-up ride jay?

Never with you, you non-reciprocating bastard!