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*You '''[[I want to improve my carburetor jetting|need to rejet]]''' and fine tune the carbs. | *You '''[[I want to improve my carburetor jetting|need to rejet]]''' and fine tune the carbs. | ||
*You need to cut the lower cowl around the pipe, as it will melt if you don't. | *You need to cut the lower cowl around the pipe, as it will melt if you don't. | ||
*While you are rejetting you might as well [[ | *While you are rejetting you might as well [[Battery box mod for easier carb removal|modify the battery box]]. You will have to pull your carbs off several times to get the jetting right. This makes taking the carbs off much easier. | ||
*If you're a high mileage rider, the stock pipes have the advantage of being maintenance-free. All other pipes require maintenance at some interval. | *If you're a high mileage rider, the stock pipes have the advantage of being maintenance-free. All other pipes require maintenance at some interval. | ||
*A Muzzy will reduce weight. The stock system weighs about 18.75 lbs. A Muzzy system weighs 7.5 lbs. The stock mufflers alone weigh 13.5 lbs. | *A Muzzy will reduce weight. The stock system weighs about 18.75 lbs. A Muzzy system weighs 7.5 lbs. The stock mufflers alone weigh 13.5 lbs. | ||
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Second, there is no "stop" for the stand anymore when retracted (since the left canister is gone); there is nothing to keep the spring from pulling the centerstand up into the swing arm and drivechain. You could fabricate a bracket to hold it in place. One example looks like this: | Second, there is no "stop" for the stand anymore when retracted (since the left canister is gone); there is nothing to keep the spring from pulling the centerstand up into the swing arm and drivechain. You could fabricate a bracket to hold it in place. One example looks like this: | ||
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:Get a piece of aluminum strip about 1/8" thick and 3/4 or 1" wide. Twist the ends to align with the passenger footpeg mounting bolt on one end and the left peg bracket on the other. Thinner than 1/8" and it won't be strong enough. Thicker and you'll have problems twisting and bending it into shape. | |||
Lastly, the Muzzy is designed to increase performance a bit, sound good, and look good. One way it looks good is by really cleaning up the back of the bike; with the stock exhaust cans gone the swingarm is fully visible. If you leave the centerstand on, it will be quite an eyesore. Totally opinion, of course. | |||
If you decide it's more trouble than it's worth to keep it, you can buy a nice [[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|swingarm stand]] for about $70-100, which will let you do most of the maintenance the centerstand allows. The only time you'll probably still use the centerstand is when you're doing suspension work; the stand can be loosely attached temporarily with two 17mm bolts, and put back in the parts bin when the work is done. | |||
==How much difference does the Muzzy exhaust system make?== | ==How much difference does the Muzzy exhaust system make?== | ||
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Muzzy is a great pipe - but it's going to cost you more cash than the performance increase is worth. | Muzzy is a great pipe - but it's going to cost you more cash than the performance increase is worth. | ||
Not only do you have to shell out $400 + for the pipe, you need to rejet | Not only do you have to shell out $400 + for the pipe, you need to rejet ($), get rid of your center stand (buy a work stand for doing maintenance)($), cut your lower cowl (so it doesn't melt – it's not a perfect fit), and repack the core occasionally (time)($). | ||
====[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkQ65N0vHyA Sound clip]==== | ====[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkQ65N0vHyA Sound clip]==== | ||