Brozz 250 Fine Tuning
For any wondering about how to kick up the Brozz 250's power, gut your CAT & get a slip-on exhaust. Holy crap! I already had the CAT & part of my OEM muffler gutted (& exhaust wrap / tape), but with the new exhaust, I can not only hold my speed up hills, but also GAIN speed (w/ a 39t rear sprocket ~ not the 37t I had on previously); I'm 6' 9" & 240 lbs, btw.
(*Edit* I can hold my speed in 5th, whereas the previous exhaust system I still had to downshift to hold my speed up moderate grades; but the previous exhaust mod gave me noticeable power thru the first 3 gears). Also... if anyone is trying to figure out how to "smooth" their shifts, try Lucas Oil Stabilizer (for motorcycles). I wasn't expecting much when I added a half bottle today, but holy crap! The Brozz shifts d*mn near like Jap dual-sport now! REAL smooth (both up & down), plus, no more "gritty" feeling in the engine at high speeds! Between the exhaust & the Lucas, I can now cruise (comfortably) at 55-60 mph for HOURS (6 hrs, so far, is my longest, continual ride), with no hand tingly / numbness (from vibration). Got the bike up a little over 70 mph (GPS) today. I'm gonna try for a "downhill" run on the highway tomorrow, to push for 75 (I'd be REALLY surprised, but here's hoping). New Exhaust https://i.imgur.com/4S2cPOal.jpg Attached Point https://i.imgur.com/0aQUmpsl.jpg Exhaust Tape & Wrap to New Muffler https://i.imgur.com/hVMdkbAl.jpg Old Muffler (sawzalled that sucker off at the taper point) https://i.imgur.com/xbfZJexl.jpg |
I like it, looks sharp. Which Duffle Bag did you get? I really like that one.
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Thx.
THIS one (the 20 in.)... b/c it was cheap, waterproof, & was small enough to fit behind me, but big enough to hold spare clothes (incl. winter-wear for cold rides), or gear (when I'm bike-packing). I'll also be getting an AirHawk seat to replace the one I have on there now, to cushion my tailbone a bit more. I'll be making a post on it, if it turns out as well as I hope it does. |
I've been meaning to do this for a while anyway, but I just finished typing up (& linking) all of my current mods & gear to a Google Docs page.
Should there be any mods you're interested in Idle, you'll find them (& a link to them) on that list: in my signature. |
I love the mod list, and I want my duffle for the same purpose. Thanks :)
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was the windshield an easy install?
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Yeah... REAL easy. I can upload a walk-through after you buy one, if you want.
Also... I've adjusted the list a bit more (w/ more maint. links & other info). |
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As a side note to the lucas stabilizer and your smoother shifts. That's because the lucas base stock is basically a 50 weight oil. Might be a good cause to try a 20w50 oil in the warmer months. I noticed the same thing with my shifts by installing my oil cooler and switching to 15w40 T6. The combo of those two was night and day. |
Thx. It rides REALLY nice now. I'm VERY happy with it.
Funny you should mention that, b/c I'm already running 20w50, lol. I'm south of the Atl-area, so my oil becomes like water pretty fast, in the warmer months, lol. I didn't think about an oil cooler. Guess I'll run this stabilizer for a while, & if the heat down here STILL manages to thin it out, I'll look into a cooler. Thx for the idea. As a side note, I'm running Lucas Synth. 20w50 + their stabilizer... & since it shifts smoother, even with the 20w50, it makes me think that their stabilizer is even heavier than 50 (esp. b/c the 20w50 looks like pancake syrup going in, & the stabilizer looks like cold honey, lol). |
How's the sound level of that exhaust? Many have asked about quieting down the CRF exhaust (stonemen exhaust) but hadn't seen anyone try another exhaust style muffler as you have
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But the restriction in the exhaust has a small but noticeable affect on power. |
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I'll get a vid of it running, both with the DB killer in & out (I pref. it out). |
HERE's a link to the vid of my Brozz running with the new exhaust (no DB Killer ~ that drops the db's by about 30-40% ~ the db killer is the "plug-like" thing I pick up & showcase at the end of the vid). See? "Nice & smooth" ;)
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