Spiffmeister
New Member
Howdy!
I bought a used Ace 125 almost half a year ago, and it's a blast to ride!
However, the former owner changed some stuff that I want to undo. 2 problems: I know nothing about engines or electronics (well, a bit about that) or mechanics, and the Skyteam dealers in the area don't seem to picky to work in my bike. So I'm considering to do it myself, but I'll need some help...
First off, the exhaust... The bike is FAR too loud! The sound itself is awesome, but the volume is not safe for me and irresponsible towards my neighbourhood.
Now, the bike has this exhaust: https://www.ooracing.com/store/silencer-end-can-cafe-racer-straight-end-steel-chrome-construction.html
I used to think the former owner actually put on the entire exhaust system (pipe + end can), but now I'm thinking he just sawed off a bit of the pipe and only installed the end can. Which would explain the noise :s
Either way, I'm looking to install an entirely new exhaust (pipe + end can), and I think it's an easy job. However, where do I order the parts...? From Skyteam themselves or a site like OORacing? I'm in Belgium by the way.
Also, I'd need cables for the choque. When I had my 500km maintenance, the mechanic said there's no cable running from the toggle at the left handlebar to the engine. Is that something I could order as well?
Finally, I'd need a new fuel tap and "tube". The old fuel tap is always open (bike stood still for over a year), so the former owner put a new tap in the middle of the tube. I'd like to restore that to the original situation.
I'll try and get pictures in, that might be helpful to get a grasp of the situation.
But basically, my questions sofar are:
What stuff do I need and where should I get it?
I bought a used Ace 125 almost half a year ago, and it's a blast to ride!
However, the former owner changed some stuff that I want to undo. 2 problems: I know nothing about engines or electronics (well, a bit about that) or mechanics, and the Skyteam dealers in the area don't seem to picky to work in my bike. So I'm considering to do it myself, but I'll need some help...
First off, the exhaust... The bike is FAR too loud! The sound itself is awesome, but the volume is not safe for me and irresponsible towards my neighbourhood.
Now, the bike has this exhaust: https://www.ooracing.com/store/silencer-end-can-cafe-racer-straight-end-steel-chrome-construction.html
I used to think the former owner actually put on the entire exhaust system (pipe + end can), but now I'm thinking he just sawed off a bit of the pipe and only installed the end can. Which would explain the noise :s
Either way, I'm looking to install an entirely new exhaust (pipe + end can), and I think it's an easy job. However, where do I order the parts...? From Skyteam themselves or a site like OORacing? I'm in Belgium by the way.
Also, I'd need cables for the choque. When I had my 500km maintenance, the mechanic said there's no cable running from the toggle at the left handlebar to the engine. Is that something I could order as well?
Finally, I'd need a new fuel tap and "tube". The old fuel tap is always open (bike stood still for over a year), so the former owner put a new tap in the middle of the tube. I'd like to restore that to the original situation.
I'll try and get pictures in, that might be helpful to get a grasp of the situation.
But basically, my questions sofar are:
What stuff do I need and where should I get it?