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Aug 6th, 2007, 09:24 AM
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#1 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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I found a clean 2000 Honda 250 Rebel for my lady to learn to ride. The bike runs good and is mechanically sound. The question I have concerns the exhaust system. The stock pipes were set up one on each side with a crossover. This bike at some time in the past was modified to bring both exhausts to the right side, aka staggered shorty duals on a Sportster, with no connecting pipe. Each cylinder now has a straight pipe to the slip-ons. They are branded “Jansfeld”, which I am not familiar with. I seem to remember the crossover pipe is designed to equalize pressures in the exhaust system.
Should I be looking at putting a stock exhaust system back on? I note a slight deceleration lean pop and there is some bluing on the headers, which also seems within the normal range for a bike this age with 4,500 miles. I realize this is only a training bike, but she’s really proud of it and I’d like to keep it running strong while she gets some on-road training here in rural Pennsylvania.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. | 
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Aug 6th, 2007, 09:28 AM
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#2 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 124 Model: '04 FXDL Interests: drag racing, muscle cars, street rods, annoying others
| If this is for her to learn to ride, don't do anything to it yet. If she sets it down, it won't be on new exhaust pipes! | |
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Aug 6th, 2007, 09:47 AM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: middleburg, pa
Posts: 662 Model: 06 FLST hertiage, stage 1 1450 pc111 Interests: hunting,wood working Occupation: medical asst. tech/DPW
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amen, agree with ssreese. besides is the bike worth putting much into? let learn and go to a bigger bike  | 
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Aug 6th, 2007, 09:52 AM
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#4 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
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| does the new exhaust system have baffles??? if so i would run it as is....if not i would baffle em. has anything else been done for "upgrades" to the engine, of just straights for noise? | |
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Aug 6th, 2007, 10:23 AM
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#5 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Apr 2004
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ChuckTX, it would appear there are no baffles. The sound is loud but not obnoxious because of the small displacement. Looking at the carb and the condition of the motor gaskets, I strongly suspect absolutely nothing else was done to it. I will look for an appropriate baffle system, per your suggestion.
Thanks for all the feedback from everyone. I am on my seventh bike - 2001 FXSTD with stage I and VH slipons - but watching her work with this thing is a real kick. I forgot how much fun it is to have your first motorcycle. Will keep you posted on her progress. | |
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