trolltoll14
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Hahaha prepare to be disappointed. I don't even know what size carbs to use.DohcBikes said:I'm here to learn.
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Hahaha prepare to be disappointed. I don't even know what size carbs to use.DohcBikes said:I'm here to learn.
I know someone that will blast it for me . Mostly just wanted to try the electrolysis out of curiosity. Am I correct in thinking I would want to blast with either soda or plastic pellets for something like this? Where the left header connects into the y is pretty thin metal.VonYinzer said:That rust at the "Y" isn't going to clean up. If ya can make a little room in the budget have them blasted and coated. Lasts damn near forever.
Thanks for the tip. Is there a way to help counteract that? Would velocity stacks help, or do they just pull air into the carbs faster but don't help once it gets into the carb?DohcBikes said:They will work. They just aren't the best size for your application. Carbs that are too large are tougher to tune on the bottom end due too less velocity and will never deliver the same power as properly sized car, for the same reason. Velocity is important. 30mm vm's will deliver all the air that engine will ever need.
You are correct about the pipe needing to be immersed. But I have a big storage container, 30 or 40 gallons, that I am using to store my parts that is more than big enough. Especially once I cut the muffler off.NoRiders said:Electrolysis: From what I've seen of the process, you'd need a big enough water/soda bath to immerse the pipe into.
Heat paint: Most VHT paint will peel on exhausts, probably due to poor prep rather than poor quality product? I used BBQ paint on my exhaust....but it needs to be cured with high temps. OK if it the eninge's running but difficult to achieve otherwise. I used my 500w worklamp which got it dry, not sure if it's cured it correctly though? If you don't cure it it stays tacky. Much against popular recommendation I wrapped mine.
Coatings: I'm sure powdercoat or ceramic resists heat and flaking.
DohcBikes said:VHT is an excellent product when used correctly. The directions are on the can. don't use a heat gun to cure it.
why are you cutting your muffler off
trolltoll14 said:Hahaha hadn't made that connection. But I will be picking up six pack this weekend so I can give it a shot just to see what it looks like. Probably won't keep it but I can't help but try it.
Got my 2-into-1 headers today. Some of (maybe all?) the 440Bs came stock with them so I found one for cheap on Ebay. Looks to be in pretty good shape but definitely will need to be cleaned up. Thinking about trying electrolysis to remove the surface rust. Anyone else done this? How did it turn out? Before that I have to cut off the stock muffler so I can use a shorty slip-on. After the headers, engine, and muffler will all get painted black with high temp paint.
Also looking into reg/recs right now. Since I am upgrading to a LiFePO4 battery I want to get a new one so I don't catch it on fire. I've heard good things about Rick's Motorsports but as always I appreciate any suggestions.
The proper statement is "stock sucks"Nj732port said:cause stock is lame!
DohcBikes said:The proper statement is "stock sucks"
You know what sucks even more? Half assed mods that have negative effects on performance.
That's pretty much the plan.Nj732port said:electrolysis works great, just use a big bin like a garbage can or a storage bin lined with rebar
Mostly just want a different look than the stock muffler. So I have to remove the old one so I can put on the new.DohcBikes said:The proper statement is "stock sucks"
You know what sucks even more? Half assed mods that have negative effects on performance.
I'm not cutting down the exhaust. I'm cutting it off of the header which is welded to so I can put on a new one.MotorbikeBruno said:^^^ This. Too many exhausts chopped up that are just loud and don't help the bike.
However, Dohc, would keeping the stock "choked" up exhaust help with that low velocity problem you were talking about with his carbs being too big? Or is there just nothing that can help with that?
The guy that had the KZ750 Mikuni carbs mounted did something similar - he cut the header pipe inside the factory muffler (maybe peeling the outside muffler casing?), then carefully ground off the weld to give him more length (and a larger diameter?). Of course, he did it to both sides to have a 2-2 exhaust.trolltoll14 said:I'm not cutting down the exhaust. I'm cutting it off of the header which is welded to so I can put on a new one.
DohcBikes said:The proper statement is "stock sucks"
You know what sucks even more? Half assed mods that have negative effects on performance.
trolltoll14 said:Not much work getting done this weekend. Mostly just ordering more parts, planning, and prepping for the next stage.
I have started my electrolysis experiment. Put about 15 gallons of water in a storage tote and added some Arm and Hammer washing soda. Negative end of the charger is attached to the header. Positive is hooked up to my old rotor which is acting as the sacrificial anode. Started with he left header since it has less rust. It has been in for a few hours and is looking pretty good. Going to let it go over night and see how it does.