finnerz89 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Some of you may have read my previous post asking advice on a replacement front pipe for my DT. So at first i bought a Big One front tank, as i had a Big One Silencer so assumed they would match. New pipe arrived without issue, looked great, nice and light, everything in order. Also had some new gaskets, so i was all set. Went to replace the front pipe on Monday, removed the seat, tank, panels etc. All fine. Started to unbolt the exhaust, got to the last one, removed it and it fell apart! Turns out the join between the silencer and front pipe was an absolute bodge, (See pictures) and the old silencer wouldn't be suitable for fitting to the new front pipe. I also had some new packing for the old silencer. So bodged it all back together again, replaced exhaust gasket and ordered a new silencer. (A Big One) In the mean time I also ordered an new Anti-Vibe Mount for the Front Pipe from AJSutton.co.uk - Great for spares! Received the silencer today, perfect fit to the front pipe as you'd expect. All fitted with only some minor issues! 1. One of the mounts is approx. 1 1/2" out of position, but thats no issue i'll make a bracket up at work tonight. 2. Where i originally tucked the AIS pipe was in the way of the tank upon refitting. Again no major issue. I was pretty snap happy while i was doing it all, even so it only took me about an hour and a half tops. Really easy too! Here's a link to the photobucket album http://s1294.beta.photobucket.com/user/Paul-Findley/library/DT125X%20Exhaust%20Replacement Once warmed up it sounds alot better than before, much quiter as you'd expect. Revs really nicely as well, sounds like a proper 2 stroke now. Just goes to show you have no idea what some numpty has done before you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Looks very nice! now I want to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 yeah it sounds pretty good! i'll see if i can get a decent recording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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