New Muffler?

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:08 am

Before this 85 Spree was mine, I laid it down and the muffler has cracked almost at the head. I have been looking at replacement stock mufflers, most in the price rance of $80-$100. Now, there is a Malossi picture on scootertherapy. What are these? I'm looking for a quiet sound. I figured, spend $100 for stock or a little more for something better. What's the deal? I'm new to the scene.

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:13 pm

Contact drichardson@core.com for a good used one for a LOT less money. If the old one is just cracked, try someone who could braze it back together. It doesn't take long to put in so much money in these little bikes that you could never recoup your costs. I've never bought anything new from the dealer except gaskets and pistons/ring sets.

Post by **noiseguy** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:21 pm

I second Jerry, take the broken stock one to a welder first for a price. If it's badly bent it may need to be welded in-place on the scooter. If so remove the tank. Otherwise check prices for a used one from Richardson.

If you find an aftermarket exhaust that bolts up, I'd like to hear about it. We're not aware of one. Either way it would likely cost more than $100.

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:04 pm

Ok, turns out it wasn't the exhaust. The exhaust flange is cracked off and someone tried to JB it back together. Any places to find a head?

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:44 am

contact paul he will have all the parts you need cheap.

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:55 am

How do I contact Paul?

Post by **noiseguy** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:48 am

drichardson@core.com.

You can weld cast iron. If your bore is good you might try this first. Call around.

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:48 pm

The bore is good but should I weld it or replace it for $20?

Post by **noiseguy** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:23 pm

Probably replace, but then you should probably hone and check bore dimensions before using the replacement.

Tippmann98 · Post by **Tippmann98** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:09 pm

i have honed spree blocks a lot. The tool i use is a Brake Cylinder Hone. It works perfect, drizzle some oil as you go and there is nothing better. I would check the dimensions if you are getting used parts. But otherwise the dimensions arent THAT presice. All you are doing is removing a few small scratches. Dont stay in one place, go up and down evenly. Just make sure you know how to put the piston back into the cylinder. I could send some pics if you need to know.
Tippmann98

Shane4188 · Post by **Shane4188** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:22 pm

I'll second that opinion, the brake cylinder hone does work well, you have to be very careful with it and be SURE to take even strokes up and down. I tried to overboar with one and it is not good for that, I had way too large a chunk out of the middle. I would only suggest the brake cylinder hone for small jobs, and small easy to remove scratches. Otherwise take it to a PRO! It is quite inexpensive for the hone, I picked it up at O'reilly auto for 15 bucks.