[phazer]

is it a bad thing to run a tw200 without a spark arrester in a stock exhaust or aftermarket? i know it should get louder but will it damage the engine?putting aside legal issues im more concerned about performance and ridability. the bike is brand new, 43 miles on it so far,should i wait till it has more miles before tinkering with it?

 

[phazer]

the aftermarket exhaust im getting is one of the DG O-SERIES slip on. iwas surprised to see the DG was usfa.

 

[RodneyReed]

I would wait until you get 1,000,000 miles on the bike before removing the spark arrestor.

The main concern you must have is that if you make the exhaust flow more air, it will cause your bike to run leaner. The bike is already very lean from the factory. Too lean = burnt piston. The spark arrestor won't change the airflow by much, but just to be safe, if you insist on not having a spark arrestor, I would wait and do the removal as part of the rejetting process, just to be on the safe side.

 

[qwerty]

Rodney is correct. The stock jetting sucks unless you live high in the mountains. Rejet and you'll be fine whatever you do with the pipe. Note that operation without the spark arrestor will probably void your warranty.

 

[peruano]

As one of many who live in areas subject to wildfire/forest fire risks, I will state unequivocally that only a moral cripple would run without a spark arrester. It may be more fun, but it places other people, their property, pets, and livelyhoods at danger. Please reconsider your priorities. Tom

 

[secretStash]

^WHAT HE SAID.



-sS

 

[qwerty]

Sheesh, I was gonna mention how irresponsible it is to run without a spark arrestor but figured I'd just get flamed like last time.



Don't get caught in a national park/forest/monument/etc. without a spark arrestor. They'll take your bike and lock you up.

 

[RodneyReed]

I tried to imply that it was not a good idea. Maybe I should be less subtle next time.

 

[qwerty]

God created bricks for a reason.

 

[peruano]

I apologize if I seemed too blunt. At least I did not use Capital Letters. I'm a biologist and like nature. I'm a human and I like people (most people) and I appreciate health, safety, stable economies, and clean air. All of these depend upon preventing the myriad of grass, forest, house, and general wildfires that plague this country every year when people are careless with smokes, campfires, and vehicles modified to circumvent safety devices. The idea of hundreds of square miles in numerous states devoid of living vegetation and most of the fauna due to wildfires offends me. Ride safely and please help us stay green. Tom

 

[phazer]

thanks for your concerns about the environment. i too love the outdoors and wish her no harm. i was just curious about what potential hazards could be caused to the bike,i was already aware of enviromental issues. i come from the street bike world where you dont use spark arresters.

 

[lizrdbrth]

I apologize if I seemed too blunt. At least I did not use Capital Letters. I'm a biologist and like nature. I'm a human and I like people (most people) and I appreciate health, safety, stable economies, and clean air. All of these depend upon preventing the myriad of grass, forest, house, and general wildfires that plague this country every year when people are careless with smokes, campfires, and vehicles modified to circumvent safety devices. The idea of hundreds of square miles in numerous states devoid of living vegetation and most of the fauna due to wildfires offends me. Ride safely and please help us stay green. Tom

The reality of that scenario has got to still be fresh in your mind. Glad we got to see it before it went up in smoke.

 

[Rainman]

I apologize if I seemed too blunt. At least I did not use Capital Letters. I'm a biologist and like nature. I'm a human and I like people (most people) and I appreciate health, safety, stable economies, and clean air. All of these depend upon preventing the myriad of grass, forest, house, and general wildfires that plague this country every year when people are careless with smokes, campfires, and vehicles modified to circumvent safety devices. The idea of hundreds of square miles in numerous states devoid of living vegetation and most of the fauna due to wildfires offends me. Ride safely and please help us stay green. Tom

Amen to that.

 

[2goose]

Noise does NOT equal power

 

[terb]

Noise does NOT equal power

So I guess you've never seen a Top Fuel dragster run before??

 

[pgilles]

I run without an arrestor. No ill effects, but I also jetted at the same time. Don't leave the road and all will be well.



It's half as loud as a dragster so I must be pushing the 3500hp mark, not bad for 196cc's.