Author Topic: Installed the carpy 550 exhaust. (Read 5683 times)

messeduptriple · « **on:** March 02, 2012, 07:49:13 PM »

Got it today...ill post video when I finally get it running to see how she sounds... Very pleased with what I got.

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srbakker · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:01:28 PM »

Looks great!

Tews19 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:04:55 PM »

Very cool! No tweaking at all to get mounted? You will have to meet up with a few of us fellow Wisconsinites. My buddy and I ride around Lake Winnebago from here in Waukesha

Stev-o · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:14:26 PM »

Nice. Did you install new gaskets?

messeduptriple · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:15:26 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on March 02, 2012, 08:04:55 PM

Very cool! No tweaking at all to get mounted? You will have to meet up with a few of us fellow Wisconsinites. My buddy and I ride around Lake Winnebago from here in Waukesha

really!!? I have lots of track/ rocket riders but no cafe bike killers! I'll get ahold of u this spring..pm me your contact please!!

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messeduptriple · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:18:15 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 02, 2012, 08:14:26 PM

Nice. Did you install new gaskets?

Ahhhhh .................... No..... I didn't know I had to. Please tell me what to do and where to go to get some. I asked carpy if its just ready to go in and he said yes just install so I did! What should I do now? I just drained oil n placed in new filter so that's ok.

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messeduptriple · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:21:34 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on March 02, 2012, 08:04:55 PM

Very cool! No tweaking at all to get mounted? You will have to meet up with a few of us fellow Wisconsinites. My buddy and I ride around Lake Winnebago from here in Waukesha

it took a bit of messing around on. What's up with gaskets? How do I install that...that exhaust was kinda a #$%* to get in ....how would gaskets go in... Sorry if I look stupid which I think I do a lot on here but I want this done correctly.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:25:56 PM »

There is a copper "crush" washer between motor and header, they normally get stuck so you obviously didn't see it. If your lucky, it won't leak, but highly doubt it. They 're about $2 ea on eBay or dealer.

ekpent · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:27:08 PM »

There a crush style gasket that fits in the head. Highly recommend new with a new pipe. This is one style for instance. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXHAUST-GASKET-Honda-Four-CB500-CB550-CB550F-74-75-76-77-78-/170789546208?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c3d9a8e0&vxp=mtr

messeduptriple · « **Reply #9 on:** March 02, 2012, 08:54:06 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on March 02, 2012, 08:27:08 PM

There a crush style gasket that fits in the head. Highly recommend new with a new pipe. This is one style for instance. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXHAUST-GASKET-Honda-Four-CB500-CB550-CB550F-74-75-76-77-78-/170789546208?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c3d9a8e0&vxp=mtr

thanks just ordered them. How do these fit??? Inside the hole or outside?? The star flanges won't be on them anymore so not sure how these will settle in??

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Stev-o · « **Reply #10 on:** March 02, 2012, 09:36:19 PM »

Inside. You'll have to use a "pick" tool to get the old ones out.

singedebile · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:25:04 PM »

That exhaust looks great, and the price (just looked up on Carpy's site) is very reasonable too.

In response to loosing access to the oil filter... does that mean every time you change the oil filter (and remove the exhaust) you need to buy new crush washers when you reinstall the exhaust? I am assuming yes.. but I was curious.

crackerbat · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:30:20 PM »

Quote from: singedebile on March 03, 2012, 06:25:04 PM

That exhaust looks great, and the price (just looked up on Carpy's site) is very reasonable too.

In response to loosing access to the oil filter... does that mean every time you change the oil filter (and remove the exhaust) you need to buy new crush washers when you reinstall the exhaust? I am assuming yes.. but I was curious.

I've never had to buy new crush washers.. I just hit em with a blowtorch and re-anneal them.

messeduptriple · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2012, 11:57:53 AM »

Hmmm

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Greggo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2012, 01:01:25 PM »

Have you fired it up yet? How's the sound?

rb550four · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2012, 01:20:40 PM »

I think that I have that same header in the garage that recently came off a cafe that is getting done over, and I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on this: since the header is so close to the filter ,should an oil cooler be used?

Really? · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2012, 01:29:59 PM »

I wanna hear 'em. Subscribed now.

messeduptriple · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2012, 02:27:38 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on March 04, 2012, 01:01:25 PM

Have you fired it up yet? How's the sound?

no I haven't rewired everything and am waiting for all my parts to get back .

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singedebile · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:18:34 PM »

it mentions on carpy's site that you should rejet the mains with this exhaust... is this only the case if you previously had a 4-4 and not the already re-jetted supersport? ...in other words did you rejet? a

ekpent · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:27:02 PM »

Quote from: rb550four on March 04, 2012, 01:20:40 PM

I think that I have that same header in the garage that recently came off a cafe that is getting done over, and I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on this: since the header is so close to the filter ,should an oil cooler be used?

Don't worry about it,should not really affect it.

lone*X · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:17:31 PM »

Pipe looks good. You do need to get a good set of acorn nuts and washers instead of the stock rusty nuts. Make sure the acorn nuts are deep enough to fully seat on the washers and compress the gaskets. Acorn nuts will protect the exhaust studs from rusting (think road spray) and make the headers easier to remove since you will be doing it every 2K miles to change the filter. They would look a lot better to boot.

messeduptriple · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2012, 05:58:24 AM »

Quote from: lone*X on March 04, 2012, 09:17:31 PM

Pipe looks good. You do need to get a good set of acorn nuts and washers instead of the stock rusty nuts. Make sure the acorn nuts are deep enough to fully seat on the washers and compress the gaskets. Acorn nuts will protect the exhaust studs from rusting (think road spray) and make the headers easier to remove since you will be doing it every 2K miles to change the filter. They would look a lot better to boot.

well I was wondering about that.. do I cut some of the long pointed stems that the bolts go on? I won't need those chrome flanges anymore. And I have these small bolts that were on it before. So should I cut them a bit??

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messeduptriple · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2012, 06:02:37 AM »

Quote from: singedebile on March 04, 2012, 04:18:34 PM

it mentions on carpy's site that you should rejet the mains with this exhaust... is this only the case if you previously had a 4-4 and not the already re-jetted supersport? ...in other words did you rejet? a

I was told from one person where I live to see how it runs...he said it might just run fine..so that's why I put the carbs back in...carpy told me to bump up the mains to 120 from my 110. I think ill need to pull the carbs out again..not sure what to do. Well if I do that I might as well buy new boots for them cause I know they won't be in good shape after one more pulling around

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EricHa · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:20:16 AM »

Sweet! I've got a Carpy 550 header on the way as well, and appreciate you sharing your pics. Sadly, I cannot obtain any New Glarus products in IL, so enjoy that Hop Hearty. They used to "export" down here but haven't for a while.

messeduptriple · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:26:04 AM »

Quote from: EricHa on March 05, 2012, 09:20:16 AM

Sweet! I've got a Carpy 550 header on the way as well, and appreciate you sharing your pics. Sadly, I cannot obtain any New Glarus products in IL, so enjoy that Hop Hearty. They used to "export" down here but haven't for a while.

lol... Yea that's what I hear..only Wisconsin served..( sorta). The best micro brewery I've enjoyed.. and they have so many good selections now.

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