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dr-digest           Thursday, April 27 2000           Volume 01 : Number 123



Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please
Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please
RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please
Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please
RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please
RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please
RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland
Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please
RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please
(dr) SuperTrapp discs - power vs. noise vs. jetting

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:33:30 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please

I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much
better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine mods.

They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found one
at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW).

Scott

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:47:12 -0700
From: "Jeff A. Henshaw" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Scott and the rest of you,  I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on
it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they
had either one or two left.

In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit,
Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a
lathe or something,  and welded back on again.   Then he seals it with the
red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process.
I can't wait to ride it.  The bike is so awesome already it should be quite
nice with the new pipe on.
Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a
day or two  =)


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Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


> I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much
> better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine
mods.
>
> They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found
one
> at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW).
>
> Scott
>
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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:23:21 -0500
From: "Ric Aruffo" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Jesse,
I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you
say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust?

Ric Aruffo

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From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 10:47 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


Scott and the rest of you,  I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on
it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they
had either one or two left.

In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit,
Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a
lathe or something,  and welded back on again.   Then he seals it with the
red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process.
I can't wait to ride it.  The bike is so awesome already it should be quite
nice with the new pipe on.
Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a
day or two  =)


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To: <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


> I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much
> better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine
mods.
>
> They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found
one
> at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW).
>
> Scott
>
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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:32:49 -0400
From: Christopher Bruno <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Ric Aruffo wrote:
>
> Jesse,
> I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you
> say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust?
>
> Ric Aruffo

Jeff said that his stock pipe was larger than stock so I believe he had a
different issue than you.  I think I know what you're saying because I, too,
had a problem with the header pipe being too larger - sort of.  You can't
use the stock header pipe with the OEM gasket and an FMF pipe.  But mine
fit pretty well without any gasket at all (no leaks, anyways).

- -Chris Bruno
90 DR350+
95 VFR
88 EX500 Racer
75 DT175

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 09:30:58 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Hi Ric, the stock headpipe will fit the mega max ok but the oversize
headpipe will not so I have to enlarge the area where the headpipe slips
into the megamax. I just cut it off, bore it out to fit the headpipe and
weld it back on.  If your headpipe will not slip in it is not the stock head
pipe. The oversize headpipes are 1&1/2 inches in diameter vs 1&3/8 inches
for the stock one.

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Ric Aruffo
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 9:23 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please


Jesse,
I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did you
say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust?

Ric Aruffo

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Jeff A. Henshaw
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 10:47 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


Scott and the rest of you,  I think I got the last one they had. I jumped on
it when I heard you bought one from them, and at that time they said they
had either one or two left.

In my case the head pipe is larger than stock so it will need work to fit,
Jesse does this at his shop too. The Collar comes off and gets enlarged on a
lathe or something,  and welded back on again.   Then he seals it with the
red RTV stuff, because you lose the O-ring seal in the process.
I can't wait to ride it.  The bike is so awesome already it should be quite
nice with the new pipe on.
Plus, it'll be the only part on the bike that's still shiny, at least for a
day or two  =)


- ----- Original Message -----
From: <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


> I paid $250 for my Megamax just a few weeks ago and feel it gave me a much
> better response- even with the stock jetting, airbox, no other engine
mods.
>
> They say this exhaust is discontinued- I searched a while before I found
one
> at Motorcycle Accessory Wharehouse (MAW).
>
> Scott
>
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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 09:38:40 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please

You are correct Chris you have to get rid of the mesh sleeve that is on the
stock headpipe.

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Christopher Bruno
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 9:33 AM
To: DR350
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


Ric Aruffo wrote:
>
> Jesse,
> I have the same problem with the stock header pipe being too large. Did
you
> say that someone sells an FMF header pipe that will fit the FMF exhaust?
>
> Ric Aruffo

Jeff said that his stock pipe was larger than stock so I believe he had a
different issue than you.  I think I know what you're saying because I, too,
had a problem with the header pipe being too larger - sort of.  You can't
use the stock header pipe with the OEM gasket and an FMF pipe.  But mine
fit pretty well without any gasket at all (no leaks, anyways).

- -Chris Bruno
90 DR350+
95 VFR
88 EX500 Racer
75 DT175

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:22:59 +0100
From: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland

Wow!  That's even older than me!  Congratulations on coming of age!  Hope
you intend to grow old disgracefully!  Does the US Govt cough up a decent
living pension or is it a pittance like they dish out over here?  I can
assure you from all of us that the list benefits from you more than you
benefit from us!  Don't work too hard, speak soon.

Andy

> -----Original Message-----
> From:    Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com [SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Sent:    27 April 2000 16:08
> To:    andy.doyle; dr
> Subject:    RE: (dr) RE: DR greetings from Finland
>
> Hi Andy,  These  tapped holes are inside you would have to remove the
> clutch
> cover to see them they hold a little bracket that engages the kickstart
> gear. A friend that works for  Suzuki did this to his 96 just for a backup
> and has had to use it on occasion. Life is good here in Oregon It is
> springtime with lots of green everywhere. I have been almost busier than I
> want to be I became an official senior citizen on the first of April, 65
> but
> I am still out in the woods with the young guys now and then. The airbox
> thing is  gradually picking up along with some of the other items I am
> handling it is helping to supplement my retirement plus keeps my mind
> working .  The list is a great thing I really enjoy the communication with
> the guys on it. You take care now will talk more later.
> Regards,
> Jesse Kientz
> http://www.kientech.com/
    [Doyle,A,Andy,NAI22 DOYLEA X]  snip

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:28:09 -0700
From: Mike Nielson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Hmmm ... I think this sort of speaks to a concern that I have about a
'96 DR350 I recently bought with a SuperTrapp EAR already installed.
The fit between the header pipe and the muffler is not great (i.e.,
it's pretty loose) and it appears there is no gasket or mesh sleeve
where the two pieces join.  Has anyone else with a SuperTrapp noticed this?
Has anyone tried to eliminate the extra clearance by fabricating a gasket
of some sort?

- - Mike

On Thu, Apr 27, 2000 at 09:38:40AM -0700, Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com wrote:
> You are correct Chris you have to get rid of the mesh sleeve that is on the
> stock headpipe.
>
> Regards,
> Jesse Kientz
> http://www.kientech.com/

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:48:16 -0700
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) Megamax opinions please

Hi Mike, What I did was take the mesh sleeve and slip it over a round piece
of steel and gently with a hammer tap it all the way around so it becomes
thinner.  The object is to make it thin enough to fit between the headpipe
and the EAR reciever then apply the clamp this will seal it up.  On a
different note I believe I was supposed to send you some other items do you
recall what it was, I did send the biscuit you should have it by now. Let me
know if I missed something.

Regards,
Jesse Kientz
http://www.kientech.com/

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of Mike Nielson
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 12:28 PM
To: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com
Cc: DR350
Subject: Re: (dr) Megamax opinions please


Hmmm ... I think this sort of speaks to a concern that I have about a
'96 DR350 I recently bought with a SuperTrapp EAR already installed.
The fit between the header pipe and the muffler is not great (i.e.,
it's pretty loose) and it appears there is no gasket or mesh sleeve
where the two pieces join.  Has anyone else with a SuperTrapp noticed this?
Has anyone tried to eliminate the extra clearance by fabricating a gasket
of some sort?

- - Mike

On Thu, Apr 27, 2000 at 09:38:40AM -0700, Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com
wrote:
> You are correct Chris you have to get rid of the mesh sleeve that is on
the
> stock headpipe.
>
> Regards,
> Jesse Kientz
> http://www.kientech.com/

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:49:38 -0700
From: Mike Nielson <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) SuperTrapp discs - power vs. noise vs. jetting

Hi List,

With all this chatter on the list recently about aftermarket exhausts,
let me ask your opinion about fine-tuning of a SuperTrapp exhaust.
A few weeks ago I bought a '96 DR350 with a SuperTrapp EAR.  I'm in
the process of moving my Cycle Gear air box over from my '91 DRS.
I've really not even had a chance to ride the '96 yet other than up and
down the street, but I can tell already that the exhaust is too loud
for my liking.  The EAR came to me with 8 discs.  I'm planning to experiment
with removing some discs to get the noise level down.  Do any of you with
SuperTrapp experience have a feel for how much difference disc removal makes
in terms of noise and power?  And do you find it necessary to make significant
jetting changes when adjusting the number of discs?  I'll have the bike out
in the desert for a few days next week and will do fine-tuning at that time,
but I'm hoping that someone on the list can give me some guidance in terms
of a good initial setup.

Also, I've tried to pull the core out of the EAR to check the packing but
I can't get it out.  I removed the 6 screws and the end cap and disks, but
still could not get it out, at least not with just a moderate amount of force.
Is it normal for the core to be difficult to remove?

- - Mike

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