Spark Arrestor!!!!

bi0phreak420 · 12-11-2010, 10:34 PM

Does anyone know how to remove the spark arrestor from a Tao Tao 250 it seems to be welded in can i just grind out the welds??? PLEASE HELP

Weldangrind · 12-12-2010, 12:16 PM

Welcome!

I don't have experience with your specific machine, but I did cut a 200 atv muffler apart. See it here: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...wtopic&t=10760

MICRider · 12-12-2010, 05:38 PM

Just curious, why do you want to remove the spark arrestor?

bi0phreak420 · 12-12-2010, 06:39 PM

so its louder its just to quiet

waynev · 12-12-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bi0phreak420

so its louder its just to quiet

The spark arrestor is usually just a small pc. of screen, i think you'd have to work on other things in the muffler if you want it louder

FastDoc · 12-12-2010, 08:43 PM

I'd leave it. It's better than getting a ticket or worse starting a fire. :oops:

TurboT · 12-13-2010, 02:36 AM

I have a spark arrestor in my YZ and it's plenty loud.

I'm not sure that it's the thing muffling the sound.

bi0phreak420 · 12-13-2010, 10:05 AM

i AINT GONNA GET A TICKET I LIVE ON 188 ACRES

katoranger · 12-13-2010, 11:28 AM

I believe that others have cut the muffler apart and then welded it back together.

My recommendation is to just buy a better exhaust.

bi0phreak420 · 12-13-2010, 02:15 PM

im not sure witch one will fit mine its a Tao Tao 250 with a liquid cooled Loncin motor

Weldangrind · 12-14-2010, 11:09 AM

It's easy to make a generic slip-on work. Just measure the OD of the tube that enters to muffler, and buy a slip-on that will fit over that. The new slip-on will come with a clamp that will allow you to fasten the muffler to the same spot that the stock muffler bolts to (likely the frame section behind the seat.

Start looking on eBay to get an idea.

bi0phreak420 · 12-14-2010, 06:47 PM

ok thanks i will check into that

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bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	Spark Arrestor!!!! Does anyone know how to remove the spark arrestor from a Tao Tao 250 it seems to be welded in can i just grind out the welds??? PLEASE HELP
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! I don't have experience with your specific machine, but I did cut a 200 atv muffler apart. See it here: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...wtopic&t=10760 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-12-2010, 08:43 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'd leave it. It's better than getting a ticket or worse starting a fire. :oops: __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-13-2010, 11:28 AM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe that others have cut the muffler apart and then welded it back together. My recommendation is to just buy a better exhaust. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's easy to make a generic slip-on work. Just measure the OD of the tube that enters to muffler, and buy a slip-on that will fit over that. The new slip-on will come with a clamp that will allow you to fasten the muffler to the same spot that the stock muffler bolts to (likely the frame section behind the seat. Start looking on eBay to get an idea. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-12-2010, 05:38 PM	#3
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Just curious, why do you want to remove the spark arrestor?
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12-12-2010, 06:39 PM	#4
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	so its louder its just to quiet
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12-13-2010, 02:36 AM	#7
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	I have a spark arrestor in my YZ and it's plenty loud. I'm not sure that it's the thing muffling the sound.
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12-13-2010, 10:05 AM	#8
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	i AINT GONNA GET A TICKET I LIVE ON 188 ACRES
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12-13-2010, 02:15 PM	#10
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	im not sure witch one will fit mine its a Tao Tao 250 with a liquid cooled Loncin motor
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12-14-2010, 06:47 PM	#12
bi0phreak420 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 160	ok thanks i will check into that
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