The tank is beginning to grow on me as I close in on finishing things up. Kind of a bobber style mash-up.
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1980G The Phoenix
- Thread starter Petew
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Well, I took the plunge. I always loved Bultaco red. First color coat down. Block sand and recoat coming in a couple days.
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I tried the first time with them dry, big mistake. I also wasn't wearing gloves. I had a band gig that night and my hands drove me crazy. Oh, and the times that I held against my body, fiberglass in your belly isn't good either. I will armor up with multiple protective layers for the second one!
I doubt that they will "muffle" at all, I really don't know if I even like them.
I have been designing a 2-1 exhaust, there is a friend who can help me with it. At one point was going to try up pies like a scrambler but I gave up.
I haven't tried starting yet, still have a bunch of nickle -dime type stuff....and that freaking kickstarter!!
Those type mufflers are just about the worst ones out there. Your almost better off with straight pipes. To get a good running bike either have stock ones or you will need to spend some money for a good quality after market set.
They remind me of a Minnie cherry bomb
What would you consider a good aftermarket one Chris?
I am debating a 2 into 1 header and get a Cone Engineering muffler maybe. Maybe stick with the factory pipes and do 2 but I don't have the good pipes on mine.
I knew they were going to be less than desirable but took a shot, they were cheap. My stock pipes were done, once i started cleaning there was so many rust holes that it wasn't worth it. I will probably try something else, including extending the pipe before the muffler.
I had those mufflers on my bike when I first got it running. I removed them a month or so later. They were slightly loud which wasnt too bad for me, its just I hated it on the highway and constant speeds..
I picked up a set of tapered mufflers and Ive had them all since last Summer. Honestly, the tapered mufflers are probably like 1 step above the muffler you have, but the tapered ones have a better baffle and theres a directional flap inside that gives some back pressure and pushes flow into the baffles.
The tricky part with all these Emgo mufflers is getting them to seal properly on the header. I used high temp copper silicone.
I picked up a set of tapered mufflers and Ive had them all since last Summer. Honestly, the tapered mufflers are probably like 1 step above the muffler you have, but the tapered ones have a better baffle and theres a directional flap inside that gives some back pressure and pushes flow into the baffles.
The tricky part with all these Emgo mufflers is getting them to seal properly on the header. I used high temp copper silicone.
Yep front wheel, any year 77 to 80. Let me know!
look what I found in the parts pile.....................How much?
Let me see what size box I need. Hell shipping and a beer works for me
I just shipped some parts to out neighbors up north and shipping to US was 7 bucks but no Canada was 24................that's messed up.
