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Exhaust pipe springs

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hughes:
What are you guy's using for exhuast pipe springs :?: I have noticed that bob'scycle.com has diff. length springs. Can you get the springs to tight :?: I am using o.e.m springs and they fit just snug. The top two were real light tension so I move the clips that are on the pipe froward just alittle to add move spring tension.

KXcam22:
Hughes,
  Springs are really easy to shorten. I do this all the time. Simply cut off 1/4" or so with some side cutters. Then use the jaw of the side cutter to separate the last coil from the rest, bending it up a bit. Grab the last coil with some pliers and bend it upright. Voila, a new shorter spring. Hope this helps. Cam.

hughes:
KXcam22,

Do you double up on springs two per. clip using 6 instead of three. Just as back up in case one springs breaks :?:

ebers17:
Could loose springs on the head of the pipe be the reason for smoke puffing out there?

hughes:
Yes, You need to make sure you have a copper crush washer between the pipe and the cylinder. I use high temp rtv silcone on the o-rings. Tight springs are a must. You may be looseing some power.

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