Help with installing FMF turbine core 2 universal

[alan566]

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...er=asc&start=0

Spud I read that post and it helped some but the problem i have is that when i took off the muffler and tried to install the fmf and pipe that came with it was about 6 inches or so too short. did you guy cut off some of the old exhaust and use it?
Spud i looked close to your pictures and the SS header you have looks longer to make up the difference. just wanted to check with you guys before i cut off some of my old muffler. thanks alan

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by alan566

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8587&post days=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Spud I read that post and it helped some but the problem i have is that when i took off the muffler and tried to install the fmf and pipe that came with it was about 6 inches or so too short. did you guy cut off some of the old exhaust and use it?
Spud i looked close to your pictures and the SS header you have looks longer to make up the difference. just wanted to check with you guys before i cut off some of my old muffler. thanks alan

I am glad you asked this question, Alan. Yes, if you are using the stock, Zongshen exhaust header, you will need to cut off some of the pipe in front of the stock muffler to fill in the gap. You need to follow the directions located in the following thread.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...er=asc&start=0

The information you need is located on the second page of the above thread. However, you will learn a lot if you read the entire thread. Forum member Madbare posted several photos of his TC2 installation later in the thread. Since I used a longer, Yamaha, XT225 exhaust header, I actually needed to trim a bit from my FMF midpipe.

If you have time, please take a few photos, and post the information regarding your TC2 installation. I am sure your experience will help a fellow Zongite in the future!

Spud

[alan566]

thanks again spud!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by alan566

thanks again spud!

You're welcome, Alan.

Spud

[fishman10]

Allen ,I originally cut my pipe right in front of the muffler just to be sure i had enough, then Test fit and found I had to remove a little till I got it where it was in the right mounting spot.

[fishman10]

As you can see I messed up and should have measured twice and cut once. I now have made more work if I ever decided to reinstall the stock muffler,but i don't foresee that happening.

[SpudRider]

Thank you for the information, and the great photo, Fish. I just added this thread to the "Zong Stickie."

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by fishman10

As you can see I messed up and should have measured twice and cut once. I now have made more work if I ever decided to reinstall the stock muffler,but i don't foresee that happening.

I agree; I don't know why anyone would ever want to go back to the stock, Zong muffler. The FMF TC2 is much lighter, and increases the performance of the Zong's engine. Also, at a price slightly over $100, delivered, the TC2 is a superb value. In addition, unlike the stock muffler, the TC2 has a U.S.F.S. approved spark arrestor.

Spud

[2LZ]

Spud....will that muffler pass the California Coat hanger test?
I.E.....everytime you see a Ranger out in the woods or pay to get into the OHV park, they take a piece of coathanger (or whatever) and stick it in the end of your pipe.... It better stop.....meaning a screen or diversion across the opening to stop sparks.
If they can slide it all the way in on a Green Stickered bike....it's a pretty fat ticket. :x

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Spud....will that muffler pass the California Coat hanger test?
I.E.....everytime you see a Ranger out in the woods or pay to get into the OHV park, they take a piece of coathanger (or whatever) and stick it in the end of your pipe.... It better stop.....meaning a screen or diversion across the opening to stop sparks.
If they can slide it all the way in on a Green Stickered bike....it's a pretty fat ticket. :x

Yes, the FMF, Turbine Core 2 will pass the infamous "coathanger test." However, the Ranger might not poke the coathanger down your silencer; the TC2 has the U.S.F.S approval stamped on the outside of the cannister.

Spud

[2LZ]

Thanks Spud! I'll have to shop around. I'm sure this will be the way I go. I see that there's different exhaust diameters available and also, styles and mounting. I like how yours mounts with the movable strap. So far, the ones I've found online have fixed bracketing.

Time to surf! The GY is in dire need of a different system.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Thanks Spud! I'll have to shop around. I'm sure this will be the way I go. I see that there's different exhaust diameters available and also, styles and mounting. I like how yours mounts with the movable strap. So far, the ones I've found online have fixed bracketing.

Time to surf! The GY is in dire need of a different system.

You're welcome, LZ. I think you might have the best luck searching for the FMF Universal Spark Arrestor. I probably should start calling my silencer by this name. If you search for the FMF Turbine Core 2, you will find the versions of this silencer with mounting brackets designed for specific motorcycles. However, the FMF Universal Spark Arrestor is the silencer with the sliding bracket, designed to fit practically any motorcycle or ATV. We Zong owners are buying the larger, FMF Universal Spark Arrestor with the 1-1/4” midpipe. To help start you off in the right direction, here are several links to vendors selling this silencer.

http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/326/
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...c=45&zmap=4160

Spud

[2LZ]

Thanks again, Spud! You really are a WEALTH of information!....even for us Non-Zongers! 8)
I'm going to go home tonight and do some pipe measuring and order it from OEMcycle. Is the mid pipe included there or do you have to order it seperate? It shows a pipe with the silencer in the pic.
Sure would like to upsize the midpipe. Mine's set up where the header pipe is actually larger and then necks down to the smaller diameter mid pipe. Kinda lame...... :roll:

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Thanks again, Spud! You really are a WEALTH of information!....even for us Non-Zongers! 8)
I'm going to go home tonight and do some pipe measuring and order it from OEMcycle. Is the mid pipe included there or do you have to order it seperate? It shows a pipe with the silencer in the pic.
Sure would like to upsize the midpipe. Mine's set up where the header pipe is actually larger and then necks down to the smaller diameter mid pipe. Kinda lame...... :roll:

You're welcome, LZ. Yes, the stainless steel midpipe is included with the FMF Universal Silencer. They also send you the other items shown in the oemcycle ad, except they send you a hose clamp, instead of the clamp depicted. The actual silencer looks like the one shown at the Motorcycle Superstore ad, and all the photos posted by the Zong owners.

P.S. Order another $23 dollars worth of merchandise at oemcycle, and you will get free shipping.

Spud

[2LZ]

Change of plans....

Ended up ordering it from Motorcycle Superstore, as a bunch of my riding buddy's wanted to place tire orders for the summer......
Free shipping is a good thing!
Can't wait to get it installed. Hopefully it will be as easy on a GY Honda clone as the Zongs! :wink: