muffler question

RI749 · Post by **RI749** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:37 am

When does a muffler devlop carbon build-up?

islandbayy · Post by **islandbayy** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:23 pm

While the engine is running.

RI749 · Post by **RI749** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:18 pm

Good one. I guess that mean you don't know, moron

islandbayy · Post by **islandbayy** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:10 pm

When the engine is running, carbon builds up in the exhaust. When you ask a simple question, you get a simple answer.

If you want a more detailed answer, as a more detailed question-moron...

The carbon will build up in the muffler no matter if the bike is new or old. if you want to know how to tell if there is a larger then normal build up in the muffler, tap the muffler with a screwdriver while the engine is off and cool. If it makes a resinating sound, then your most likely ok. If you tap it, and it doesnt resinate, just a clunk kind of noise, chances are you have a extreme build up. remove the muffler, and use one of the recommended methods to clean it from the tech docs section.

-aL- · Post by **-aL-** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:48 pm

haha... i think an "OWNED" is appropriate