I'm a stickler for following the service manual instructions, but I'm kind of scratching my head at this bit about using copper paste to mount the silencer clamp.
Is the copper paste for the screw itself? I've never heard of it. Or is the paste for the clamp itself somehow? Any tips appreciated!
Anti seize, anti corrosion paste. Used for hi-temp components. Here, it is prescribed for the M6 screw (presilencer). Shouldn't have a big problem doing without it.
I ordered a cheap slip on for my 790 because I can't stand the look of the stock pipe and stole the SC Project to put on my 890. The bike will be for sale any day now, but for $76, I figured I would give it a shot. Honestly, it's a pretty decent pipe. Considerably lighter than stock, No...
So, I keep going back and forth between stock, WIngs slip-on, Arka slip-on or full, etc.
I have not seen any good info that I can draw from to make an opinion on the Akra full system so I may be willing to champion the cause. I guess I don't mind spending the money one time if it is the right...
Sectional photo of the Cat Converter.
By removing this completely, and replacing with an available pipe:
*What changes should be made to compensate for this as well as the slip-on?
*Coober doesn't recommend removing the Cat, why? How will it affect the running with the Coober installed...
I'm not sure if this makes me a big old hypocrite, but today, despite all my claims that I like a quiet bike, I removed the db killer in my Akra slip-on. Why? When I was at the KTM dealership on Thursday, I heard what this setup sounded like, and it tickled my fancy. Now, that I've done it, I'll...
Hi everyone,
I will start by saying the factory exhaust was starting to grow on me...however 3 months with a stock exhaust is a bit of a record, so it was time to change things up! I've read several posts on this site and others referring to the potential of losing down low power/torque so I...
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