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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Vader - exhaust mod - slip on muffler
So I received my nice looking imitation Yoshi muffler. It looks nice and it seems to be a decent build.
![]() Here is the link to the muffler: https://www.wish.com/c/5848d337090bf14ca02d5943 I looked at my stock muffler and somebody mentioned that you can twist off the stock one but when I look at it, it looks like it's weld on pretty good. Do I need to take it to the shop to have that removed? Also, I wonder if there is enough of a pipe in there for me to slip the new muffler over? I can see the reducer is not small enough so I will need to find another reducer to make the slip on fit properly. What do you guys think? ![]() |
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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i am positive the whole exhaust is welded on so i dont know how will get it on with out cutting the pipe
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Yeah, I agree.
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Try cutting on the muffler first right pass the weld That way you won't be cutting the pipe. Then you can just grind off the weld off the pipe after.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Yeah, I have an angle grinder and will undertake this task this weekend. Taking a huge risk here as I have never done this. Will let you guys know how it goes.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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So I undid the two extended bolts and removed the whole exhaust. That was fairly easy.
I used an angle grinder to remove the muffler. It took a bit of effort but I was finally able to separate the pipe from the muffler. This is what was left behind. The stock muffler is pretty hefty. I tossed it. ![]() I had gone to Autozone and picked up a 1 1/2" to 1 3/8" adapter and 1 1/2" clamp. Total is about $5 ![]() The adapter fit nicely with the reducer that came with the muffler. ![]() I then reinstalled the pipe and attached the included clamp to the existing support, using a vise grip to squeeze the bracket while I bolted it on ![]() ![]() Here is what it looks like on the bike. I used the db killer that came with the muffler but did remove the little plate on the db killer. I have to admit, it sounds very legit now but not as loud as a Harley, which is fine by me. Overall, it was not as difficult as I thought it would be. ![]() ![]() |
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Nice job.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Thanks! Here is a video of what the muffler sounds like. It's definitely not like a Harley, but it is significantly louder than the stock. I'm not looking for real loud, just something like a motorcycle. The stock sounded like one step above a moped.
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The answer you are looking for is: "Weed Wacker", a weed wacker is one step above most mopeds
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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Nice job! I really want to change out the exhaust on my vader and this might be the way for me to go since I have zero welding experience.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Yeah, I recommend it. An angle grinder with metal plate will run you less than $25 with the coupon Harbor Freight. The grinding process generates a lot of sparks and is loud, but it was pretty fun. Just stay away from flammable materials! haha.
I ended up getting some muffler cement to help seal the joint from the main stock pipe and the adapter. Overall, the process took only about an hour. |
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I'm really liking that exhaust. One of the Leo Vince cans on my Aprilia is dented and in need of replacement. I can get a pair of those for 1/5 the $$ of a LV muffler. What's the overall length of the muffler?
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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![]() I'll probably order one next week and take a chance! Did you rejet or anything for it?
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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No, I have not rejet. I was already at a high jet (125) so I'm going to see how this goes.
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