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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 8, 2013 14:58:25 GMT -5
i guess cardboard box soaked in grease would keep it clamped. Until it starts to dissolve and gets sucked into the engine |
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Post by indymoped on Jun 8, 2013 16:15:59 GMT -5
The best thing to improvise an exhaust gasket for a scooter is a head gasket from a car. I used one on both my scooters and they lasted well over 1000 miles.
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 9, 2013 16:08:31 GMT -5
Tried a cardboard gasket on the DiBlasi, it didn't work AT ALL. It blew within 15 seconds. Don't use cardboard as a gasket material. So, yesterday I went to ace and got replacement bolts for my exhaust since I lost 3 of them on the way there to get an allen wrench with which to tighten them the other day... Ironic, huh? Now it just sounds so much better I have to share it with you guys: Note: That was a cold start  |
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Post by domindart on Jun 9, 2013 21:16:31 GMT -5
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Post by alleyoop on Jun 9, 2013 21:28:54 GMT -5
It is a little rich I heard popping when you goosed it.
Alleyoop
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 9, 2013 22:41:42 GMT -5
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto] Thanks, Domindart! It totally sounds awesome now You think so? That's strange because my plug was whitish when I plug chopped earlier, but that was because my cracked air filter fell off again. Once I get my air filter fixed would you recommend an  jet then? I had planned on upping to  , but now I'm not so sure.  |
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Post by triker on Jun 9, 2013 22:53:37 GMT -5
Get ya a sheet of header gasket material. I use mr gasket brand. It comes in a 10"x10" sheet. I got mine at o-reillys.
Roy
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Post by millsc on Jun 9, 2013 23:00:39 GMT -5
the performance exhausts leak your jet should be good
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 9, 2013 23:15:08 GMT -5
Do I need an additional gasket apart from the ring I used? I thought that the ring gasket alone was sufficient... the performance exhausts leak your jet should be good My exhaust is leaking?!  Is that what Alley is hearing? I noticed a lot of popping sound on the camera, but in person I didn't seem to make much of that noise except when I initially give it gas there's some slight popping. So my  jet is fine as it is? I ordered a UNI filter so I guess we'll know for sure what's up when I install that and we don't have this variable of a broken filter held together with tape... |
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Post by triker on Jun 9, 2013 23:55:56 GMT -5
I am late to this party and didn't read that you already got a gasket. I don't use those ring gaskets because if you don't tighten the exhaust right they will leak. I like the flange to tighten up flat against the head with as much gasket surface area as possible.
Roy
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 10, 2013 0:22:01 GMT -5
[replyingto=triker]triker[/replyingto]Well, I really appreciate the information in any case. I still need to make a gasket for my diblasi exhaust so I will definitely be looking into this 10x10 sheet of material. Where would I find it? At any auto place?
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Post by alleyoop on Jun 10, 2013 0:28:26 GMT -5
Do I need an additional gasket apart from the ring I used? I thought that the ring gasket alone was sufficient... the performance exhausts leak your jet should be good My exhaust is leaking?! Is that what Alley is hearing? I noticed a lot of popping sound on the camera, but in person I didn't seem to make much of that noise except when I initially give it gas there's some slight popping. So my jet is fine as it is? I ordered a UNI filter so I guess we'll know for sure what's up when I install that and we don't have this variable of a broken filter held together with tape... Every motor is different and what works for one may not work for another. One will tell you this another will tell you that. But if you listen to the sounds it makes it will tell you what the motor needs. Here are a few tricks of the trade this will help you get it right: 1. Popping while accelerating is a RICH condition. 2. Popping while de-celerating is a LEAN condition. 3. Burp Sounds accelerating is a LEAN condition 4. Backfires are a Lean condition. Possible causes for above and fixes: 1. Here the problem is it is running OVERLEY rich and the main jet is to big. 2. Here couple things: a. You can richen up the Fuel Ratio Mixture b. Idling to low Bring up the idle a little 3. You can richen up the Fuel Ratio Mixture 4. Usually caused by it Leaking where the Pipe Connects to the motor. Bad air leaks cause the backfiring many think it is because it is to RICH but it is the OPPOSITE sucking in air causing very Lean condition and this can damage your exhaust valve. Alleyoop |
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Post by triker on Jun 10, 2013 0:32:49 GMT -5
Not sure if all auto stores will have it. I get mine at oreillys. It happened to be the first place I stopped and they had it so I didn't look at any other stores. I recommend you call around.
Roy
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 10, 2013 0:47:27 GMT -5
Do I need an additional gasket apart from the ring I used? I thought that the ring gasket alone was sufficient... My exhaust is leaking?! Is that what Alley is hearing? I noticed a lot of popping sound on the camera, but in person I didn't seem to make much of that noise except when I initially give it gas there's some slight popping. So my jet is fine as it is? I ordered a UNI filter so I guess we'll know for sure what's up when I install that and we don't have this variable of a broken filter held together with tape... Every motor is different and what works for one may not work for another. One will tell you this another will tell you that. But if you listen to the sounds it makes it will tell you what the motor needs. Here are a few tricks of the trade this will help you get it right: 1. Popping while accelerating is a RICH condition. 2. Popping while de-celerating is a LEAN condition. 3. Burp Sounds accelerating is a LEAN condition 4. Backfires are a Lean condition. Possible causes for above and fixes: 1. Here the problem is it is running OVERLEY rich and the main jet is to big. 2. Here couple things: a. You can richen up the Fuel Ratio Mixture b. Idling to low Bring up the idle a little 3. You can richen up the Fuel Ratio Mixture 4. Usually caused by it Leaking where the Pipe Connects to the motor. Bad air leaks cause the backfiring many think it is because it is to RICH but it is the OPPOSITE sucking in air causing very Lean condition and this can damage your exhaust valve. Alleyoop Thanks, Alley. I'll try an jet and try to tighten my nuts. Here I thought I needed to go to ...  |
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jet then? I had planned on upping to 
jet is fine as it is? 