pipe ... (sigh)

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 03:10 pm Aug 10 2011

how do i know what kind of pipe i have on my bike? should i consider replacing it ... no problems with it ... just wondering.

and, how can i get the spooge out??!! my pink little tail is officially BLACK!!

(bandana tail that is attached to my rear fender, guys

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Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 07:43 pm Aug 10 2011

a li'l help would be nice here ... hello??!!

Post by **SS109** » 07:50 pm Aug 10 2011

I think Fuzzy said you have a DG pipe on your bike.

I normally don't worry about spooge build up in my pipes. It sounds like the real problem is that your bike might need to be re-jetted.

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 08:07 pm Aug 10 2011

The pipe should have some makers makers mark on it. Spooge is spooge. You can get the bike to run great and still have spooge. Like SS109 said it is probably a jetting issue if it is that bad.

As far as getting a new pipe, if yours is still there and not caved in then it should be good to go!

P.S. The pink tail is GREAT but any thing behind the silencer is pron to darkening.

If you are looking to clean the pipe out to start fresh then you need to pull it off and use a solvent to get the crap out. I clean it then burn it out myself.

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 08:12 pm Aug 10 2011

burn it?

it is a DG and has a small dent, but that's it.

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 08:36 pm Aug 10 2011

A small dent after the first 8-10 inches is no big deal.

Burn it? Yes I clean it with parts cleaner solvent and dump it out but there is still a bit left in there. I spray some brake cleaner in there to help it light then touch it off with a propane torch a few times until it stops lighting. Seems to work well for me.

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 08:42 pm Aug 10 2011

thanks. i will give that a whirl tomorrow. will let you know how it goes. appreciate the help!

after i get done doing something with all these darn tomatoes!!! :)

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 09:13 pm Aug 10 2011

Be careful!!!!

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 09:14 pm Aug 10 2011

rbates9 wrote:Be careful!!!!

no ...

Post by **Julien D** » 06:46 am Aug 11 2011

Don't use a torch on the silencer. or at least, not until after you take it apart and remove the packing.

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 07:06 am Aug 11 2011

juliend wrote:Don't use a torch on the silencer. or at least, not until after you take it apart and remove the packing.

ok.

Post by **SS109** » 07:31 am Aug 11 2011

rbates9 wrote:Be careful!!!!

Yes, be extremely careful! Read this first! http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7771

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 07:43 am Aug 11 2011

SS109 wrote:
rbates9 wrote:Be careful!!!!
Yes, be extremely careful! Read this first! http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7771

yeah. i've read that a couple of times, but thanks for the reminder!

Post by **fuzzy** » 08:20 am Aug 11 2011

Previous owners maxima727 stuck in there.

Post by **KDX Butterfly** » 12:37 pm Aug 11 2011

I don't think I want to get into unpacking and repacking (?) a silencer just yet. Think I will just stick with cleaning the pipe.

dan46n2 · Post by **dan46n2** » 12:53 pm Aug 11 2011

I repacked a silencer a few weeks ago... It was actually very simple.
Remove 3 bolts, slide off cover, remove packing, replace packing, slide cover back on, insert 3 bolts.

I think it'd take more time to try to burn out the carbon in the pipe! And more dangerous too! ;)

Seriously though, if you try repacking the silencer then I'd like to recommend staying away from the 2stroke "performance" packing (the pink stringy stuff) and get the sheet/roll style packing instead.
The repacking steps were easy, but getting as much of the pink stringy packing around the insert was semi time-consuming and frustrating.
It would have been a cake walk if I had the sheet/roll style material instead.

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 12:58 pm Aug 11 2011

KDX Butterfly wrote:I don't think I want to get into unpacking and repacking (?) a silencer just yet. Think I will just stick with cleaning the pipe.

Might as well just put it back together then

Cleaning without a repack aint gonna do SQUAT!

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 01:01 pm Aug 11 2011

I don't use any cleaners

Just take it apart and lay the parts out in the driveway

Get em red hot with my mapp gas torch and let em clean themselves

After I'm all done I spray the aluminum assembly with carb cleaer and wipe it down

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 01:06 pm Aug 11 2011

dan46n2 wrote: Seriously though, if you try repacking the silencer then I'd like to recommend staying away from the 2stroke "performance" packing (the pink stringy stuff) and get the sheet/roll style packing instead.

Seriously?

Why is that?

I've been using Silent Sport (its not pink) for about 7 years. One bag will last at least 3 - 4 packings. It is super easy to use

Post by **fuzzy** » 01:09 pm Aug 11 2011

Unfortunately the packing is all filled with spoo, and it'll keep coming out for ages...If you have the pipe off and all, might as well do it all. Does that thing still have the RADvalve reed cage on it?

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