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Author: | mitchie [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:24 am ] |
Post subject: | Putting aftermarket silencer on 75-76 CRs and MRs |
I have been wanting to put new silencer on my bike for a couple of years. I finally decided that I didn't want to put a supertrapp on it, but it is the only aftermarket 2-stroke muffler I could find with the necessary 1-3/4" ID pipe on front that would go over the built-in mini silencer at the tip of the tailpipe on these bikes. So, here is what I ended up doing: I bought a universal FMF silencer with the 1-1/4" inch pipe (biggest universal they make). Found a 2" to 1-1/4" brass reducer at plumbing supply store. It's about 3-1/2" long. I cut four slots in the 2" part of that and painted it black. It slipped nicely over the tailpipe gasket and I used the stock clamp to tighten it on. Now the FMF silencer was too long to look right, so I took it apart and cut 4" off of it and 4" off the inner baffled tube and the packing. Put it back together, slipped it on and drilled a hole for the rear hangar. Looks pretty good to me and sounds and runs fantastic. ![]() |
Author: | Dave [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Putting aftermarket silencer on 75-76 CRs and MRs |
that looks very good.i did a mod like yours years ago with my 75 CR250M1.i used a automotive reducer on mine with a DG universal silencer.these bikes sound pretty cool with a modern silencer. ![]() |
Author: | MR Honda [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Putting aftermarket silencer on 75-76 CRs and MRs |
Mitchie, Nice tank!!!!!! Bike looks good! I hope you kept all the lights, speedo etc. Glad to see your riding the thing! |
Author: | mitchie [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Putting aftermarket silencer on 75-76 CRs and MRs |
Thanks MR. That's my aluminum 1976 CR tank that only had one small scratch in it (underneath the FMF sticker) I got for a song on da bay. Guy had it listed as painted fenders and said "oh yeah, I'll throw in this tank, too." Needless to say I bought two painted fenders I'll probably never use. I paid more for my '75 CR seat base than I did the tank/fenders!! Too bad I can't make myself sell it to someone who won't abuse it like me. I love my bike. It's my pony and my friend. Dave: I guess there is nothing new under the sun. I originally tried to have a muffler shop make an adapter, but they made a giant heavy thing that I couldn't clamp on. I thought there must be some type of auto exhaust adapter that would work, but I couldn't find one. I lucked onto the current solution when I was looking for a new part for a home shower!! Whatever happened to the M1?? |
Author: | MR_250_Man [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Putting aftermarket silencer on 75-76 CRs and MRs |
It would take more work, but could the end of the pipe be modified? The outer pipe is 1 3/4" the inner is about 1". Could you cut and grind the outer pipe away and then put a 1 1/4" pipe back on and then weld it back up? It would be nice to modify the end of the pipe so that you can use a rubber connector and clamps, maybe from a KDX 200 or some other popular bike. Anyone else think this would work? |
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