MRD Exhaust Install Question

Started by BrandonCA, Sep 11 2009 05:00 PM
18 replies to this topic

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 05:00 PM

#1


Ok...quick question...I don't seem to have a "rubber gasket" behind my stock head pipe...has anyone else encountered this? The only thing there is a steel...ribbed ring...does anyone else have this?

I was under the impression that it was a rubber gasket?:excuseme:

Should I just reuse it? Maybe add some gasket sealant....I'd take some pics if I could find my damn camera...any help is appreciated.:thumbsup:

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  • Eddie Sisneros

Posted 11 September 2009 - 05:08 PM

#2

the gasket is a graphite type material.

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 05:09 PM

#3

ok..that's it then. Thanks!:thumbsup:

  • Drzwhitehunter

Posted 11 September 2009 - 05:36 PM

#4

Yeah mine had same thing and I reused it! Works fine, and the pipe is even more FUN! Just rode again tonight, woke some people up, installed mine last week! AWESOME.......have fun.....the loud you get used to.:smirk:

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 05:40 PM

#5

Loud?....Uh....YEEEAHHH! Especially with the 12" muffler...:lol: ...Haha....just got it on....have to fix the jetting now...cuz it's poppin...:busted:

Then we ride....:ride:

  • Debi

Posted 11 September 2009 - 06:37 PM

#6

BrandonCA said:

Loud?....Uh....YEEEAHHH! Especially with the 12" muffler...:lol: ...Haha....just got it on....have to fix the jetting now...cuz it's poppin...:busted:

Then we ride....:ride:

Congrtas on the pipe :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yes just reuse it ( the seal thingy) and yes the 12' is loud :thumbsup: Katoom525 who I ride with has that one :smirk:

Oh it will pop on decel :banana:

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:05 PM

#7

Debi said:

Congrtas on the pipe :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yes just reuse it ( the seal thingy) and yes the 12' is loud :thumbsup: Katoom525 who I ride with has that one :smirk:

Oh it will pop on decel :banana:

Haha....hey Deb! You know....standing next to it blippin the throttle...its' mega loud...but I just went for a short spin around the block and up and down the street...and it doesn't really sound to bad.:excuseme: which is a good thing....

Put the 160 MJ in and turned the screw out another 1/4 turn and the poppin is gone.:ride:

Quick question for anyone....after install....did anyone have residual smoke coming from the muffler after stop? After I killed it..it's was simmering...white smoke from the can....

  • Debi

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:13 PM

#8

BrandonCA said:

Haha....hey Deb! You know....standing next to it blippin the throttle...its' mega loud...but I just went for a short spin around the block and up and down the street...and it doesn't really sound to bad.:excuseme: which is a good thing....

Put the 160 MJ in and turned the screw out another 1/4 turn and the poppin is gone.:ride:

Quick question for anyone....after install....did anyone have residual smoke coming from the muffler after stop? After I killed it..it's was simmering...white smoke from the can....

Yes mine had that smoke the first ride..well first 20 mins then it was gone :thumbsup:

Oh wait tell you get your bike on the track :smirk:

  • drz400s_guy

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:13 PM

#9

Just the oils from manufacting burning off. They will be gone soon.

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:24 PM

#10

Debi said:

Yes mine had that smoke the first ride..well first 20 mins then it was gone :thumbsup:

Oh wait tell you get your bike on the track :smirk:

drz400s_guy said:

Just the oils from manufacting burning off. They will be gone soon.

Ah...very good. Thanks!:thumbsup:

Yep...I'm excited Deb..can't wait to really get out and open tomorrow...:smirk:

  • Debi

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:30 PM

#11

BrandonCA said:

Ah...very good. Thanks!:thumbsup:

Yep...I'm excited Deb..can't wait to really get out and open tomorrow...:smirk:

Oh...wait till you ride with a few bikes that have them including yours :thumbsup: just don't be the one near the back of the pack :p

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:40 PM

#12

Debi said:

Oh...wait till you ride with a few bikes that have them including yours :thumbsup: just don't be the one near the back of the pack :p

Haha..well....considering I'm not very fast..:smirk: ...that's probably exactly where I will be!

  • Debi

Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:54 PM

#13

BrandonCA said:

Haha..well....considering I'm not very fast..:smirk: ...that's probably exactly where I will be!

:lol:.....but I was talking on the streets :p I so want to go to this track day you guys are having :cry:

Oh well....soon.....enjoy that pipe and new power :banana: :banana:

  • 1999xr650lman

Posted 11 September 2009 - 08:55 PM

#14

Let's see some pics of that shorter can!

  • BrandonCA

Posted 11 September 2009 - 08:57 PM

#15

1999xr650lman said:

Let's see some pics of that shorter can!

Haha..if I could find my damn camera I would! I will look some more in the morning.:thumbsup:

  • J-ROCK

Posted 11 September 2009 - 09:27 PM

#16

Sweet an american hockey fan and a DRZ fan... good qualities lol.

  • HotCorner

Posted 14 October 2009 - 05:50 AM

#17

How does one remove the exhaust gasket from the engine? Gently pry it out with a screwdriver?

I see signs around the area of an exhaust leak from the piece of crap that was installed on the bike before I got it, so I am probably going to install a new gasket when I install my new...MRD/SSW EXHAUST!!!:banana: :banana: :banana::ride:

  • Drzwhitehunter

Posted 15 October 2009 - 07:29 AM

#18

What year is your bike? Mine just kinda fell out but it is an 08. a little lite damage but not bad enough to effect performance. I reused and it works like a charm. if it look alright leave it in, if it is stuck to the header pipe use a razor blade. Also you can get a new one for about $10 OEM. :thumbsup: I got one after install in case I ever need to change exhaust or remove it again?:lol: :lol: :lol: :smirk: nope the sound puts Harley's to shame. Just wait till your next to one a stop light, now who's loud? :p

  • HotCorner

Posted 15 October 2009 - 08:26 PM

#19

It took a little encouragement with a screwdriver and the gasket was out. It just looks like part of the exhaust port. I decided that I might as well spend $12 on a new gasket to my $470 exhaust.

The MRD/SSW exhaust installation went easily today.

I have had a Yoshi TRC titanium full system and a FMF full titanium system on previous DRZs and this exhaust is nicer. Welds, fit and finish are EXCELLENT.

As far as the noise level, it's loud, but doesn't strike me as any louder than the TRC without the quiet insert.

This exhaust is an excellent value and I love the fact that it's American-made by a small business.:thumbsup:



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