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A review of the posts reveals that changing the exhaust to the classic version increases the efficiency of the engine. A a result the engine runs cooler.

Is it easy to change the exhaust ? Is it simply a process that involves unscrewing the old one out and screwing th enew one in, or it it more complicated than that ? I am reasonably handy but have never tried my hand at bikes.

Thanks.

[Ice]

 Easy to change. A few nuts and bolts and usually a little bending of the bracketry.

Re jetting the carby to match the new exhaust is a bit more time consuming.
Your dealer or a reputable bike shop should be able to handle that for you If you prefer.

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Re jetting the carby to match the new exhaust is a bit more time consuming.
Your dealer or a reputable bike shop should be able to handle that for you If you prefer.

I do not have an enfield dealer around. Do you think a regular motorcycle mechanic will be able to do the carb jetting/tuning on my AVL.

[Ice]

 I don't see why not. Its relatively simple to do. Many forum members here do it themselves. There are a some threads on the subject.

 

[1Blackwolf1]

  Swapping exhausts about 1 1/2 hour job (including coffee break), carb rejet depends on how much you have to change jets to get it sorted out.  Probably an hour or so if you change all the jets and raise/lower the needle height.  All can be done with common hand tools.  Will.

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  Swapping exhausts about 1 1/2 hour job (including coffee break), carb rejet depends on how much you have to change jets to get it sorted out.  Probably an hour or so if you change all the jets and raise/lower the needle height.  All can be done with common hand tools.  Will.

I have a 2009 AVL Electra. I want to replace the stock exhaust to open up th eengine a bit and to improve the sound, and rejet it to match. I guess I would also get an air filter to match. Could you please provide details on which exhaust and jet to get.

I could consider replacing the exhaust myself, and then take it to a local mechanic to figure out the jet and air filter, but that does not bring the satisfaction of DIY.

Many Thanks.

[1Blackwolf1]

  Depends on what exhaust air filter system you want, and what your altitude is.  I slid a cocktail shaker on wifey's Electra, removed the PAV, used the original head pipe, installed a K & N air cleaner, and went to a 22.5 main/125 pilot jet and it runs out fine.  I have less than a $100 in miods.  Will.

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  Depends on what exhaust air filter system you want, and what your altitude is.  I slid a cocktail shaker on wifey's Electra, removed the PAV, used the original head pipe, installed a K & N air cleaner, and went to a 22.5 main/125 pilot jet and it runs out fine.  I have less than a $100 in miods.  Will.

I am at sea level. Did you actually put a coacktail shaker or is it a term for a very small exhaust. I am probably never going to ride it on a highway but will almost always have a passenger . I guess the extra HP from the mod will help.

[1Blackwolf1]

  Cocktail shaker muffler looks like a cocktail shaker.  More open and throaty, but not annoying as some of the other mufflers available.  Will.

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Other than standard tools will I need some kind of glue/sealant to seal the junction between the header pipe and muffler.

[UncleErnie]

Depends on how well it goes on, ie; tight.  Line up everything first, and then put a good bead of RTV Silicone around the area pipe that goes into the head.  That will seal any possible leaks there.  After you bolt the collar down, don't ride the bike for 24 hours to give the silicone time to cure.

On another note;  I don't know how the Electra set-up is because I have a Classic, but I would recommend using a rubber grommet between the muffler brace and the frame tab.  Hopefully that will lessen damage from vibrations.  Mine broke...

[Geirskogul]

AVL bikes have two mounting bolts on a flange around the exhaust header that bolt into the head.  Not the one tab on the IB

[scoTTy]

i really dis like the silicon...  used it once

[UncleErnie]

i really dis like the silicon...  used it once

Yeah?  And...?

Did you use RTV or regular?  What did/didn't happen?  What did you do instead?

[scoTTy]

used the hight temp stuff.. and within 100 miles the exhaust was leaking again.. checked the flange on the pipe and found it was welded crooked and even 2 gaskets wouldn't work..  the silicon was a real pain to get out of the head.. had to use 3.25 reading glasses.. a sharp knife , that was dull after i got through  and 3m scotch brite pads.. and about one hr later of motorcycle arobics.. I had all the gunk out.. the paste is a little easier to get out.  i really need to invest in a lift..standing on my head gives me a headache