KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: hughes on February 24, 2005, 01:30:00 PM

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: hughes on February 24, 2005, 01:30:00 PM

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.

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: KXcam22 on February 24, 2005, 07:25:19 PM

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.

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: hughes on February 25, 2005, 03:13:29 AM

KXcam22,

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

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: ebers17 on February 25, 2005, 06:17:56 AM

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

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: hughes on February 25, 2005, 06:30:12 AM

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.

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: Rick on February 25, 2005, 09:25:16 AM

Yup, bottom end will suffer if when you see that smoke puffing out.  the RTV will seal this spot well, and bring you some bottom end.

Rick

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: KXcam22 on February 25, 2005, 06:24:48 PM

Hughes,
  I use the standard 3 springs and some slightly oversize o-rings for a tight fit. Haven't had to use RTV yet but that may change as the bike/pipe wears. Cam.

Title: Exhaust pipe springs
Post by: ebers17 on February 26, 2005, 09:46:29 AM

Thanks guys, i ride in the woods so i need all the bottom end i can get.  I never looked into it b/c i didnt think i was missing power at all, its already a rocket ship :shock: !