Exhaust pipe springs

[hughes]

What are you guy's using for exhuast pipe springs I have noticed that bob'scycle.com has diff. length springs. Can you get the springs to tight I am using o.e.m springs and they fit just snug. The top two were real light tension so I move the clips that are on the pipe froward just alittle to add move spring tension.

[KXcam22]

Hughes,
  Springs are really easy to shorten. I do this all the time. Simply cut off 1/4" or so with some side cutters. Then use the jaw of the side cutter to separate the last coil from the rest, bending it up a bit. Grab the last coil with some pliers and bend it upright. Voila, a new shorter spring. Hope this helps. Cam.

[hughes]

KXcam22,

Do you double up on springs two per. clip using 6 instead of three. Just as back up in case one springs breaks

[ebers17]

Could loose springs on the head of the pipe be the reason for smoke puffing out there?

[hughes]

Yes, You need to make sure you have a copper crush washer between the pipe and the cylinder. I use high temp rtv silcone on the o-rings. Tight springs are a must. You may be looseing some power.

[Rick]

Yup, bottom end will suffer if when you see that smoke puffing out.  the RTV will seal this spot well, and bring you some bottom end.

Rick

[KXcam22]

Hughes,
  I use the standard 3 springs and some slightly oversize o-rings for a tight fit. Haven't had to use RTV yet but that may change as the bike/pipe wears. Cam.

[ebers17]

Thanks guys, i ride in the woods so i need all the bottom end i can get.  I never looked into it b/c i didnt think i was missing power at all, its already a rocket ship !