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So I just replace my exhaust and muffler system on my 87 spree. Used a stock muffler purchased second hand for 30$ As I rode around for a bit I noticed I was creating a bit of a smoke screen behind me. I am leaning toward several conclusions. The first being that I dripped a little too much thread lock on the dowels and its burning off. The other is that the new pipe is causing to rich of a mixture.

While I'm at it I jut realized that I have been running with no air filter in the box. Gonna have to rectify that as well.

Any suggestions for either white smoke issue, or recommendations for good aftermarket filters? A part no for oreilly would be nice if possible

-Cheers.

thekingof7 wrote:So I just replace my exhaust and muffler system on my 87 spree. Used a stock muffler purchased second hand for 30$ As I rode around for a bit I noticed I was creating a bit of a smoke screen behind me. I am leaning toward several conclusions. The first being that I dripped a little too much thread lock on the dowels and its burning off. The other is that the new pipe is causing to rich of a mixture.

While I'm at it I jut realized that I have been running with no air filter in the box. Gonna have to rectify that as well.

Any suggestions for either white smoke issue, or recommendations for good aftermarket filters? A part no for oreilly would be nice if possible

-Cheers.

You likely have a lot of oil in that exhaust from the PO. Buy an OEM filter from Honda they are less than $5 and stop running it without one.

Sounds good, is there a particular OEM supplier you can think of, preferably one which doesn't try to gouge me with 10.00$ in shippin on a 3 dollar part.

Also what is the OP. (I'm new and learning:D )

-Cheers

Should've looked first. surprisingly enough, amazon had them with 3$ shipping. I have never found anything through them scooter related.

thekingof7 wrote:Sounds good, is there a particular OEM supplier you can think of, preferably one which doesn't try to gouge me with 10.00$ in shippin on a 3 dollar part.

Also what is the OP. (I'm new and learning:D )

-Cheers

PO... Previous Owner. Your LOCAL Honda dealer. Pick it up from them to avoid shipping.

My local dealer http://www.hondabike.com/fiche_section_ ... veh=123463

As far as cleaning out the oil from the exhaust I'm assuming some sort of solvent soak, or the good old fashioned throw her in the fire trick?

thekingof7 wrote:As far as cleaning out the oil from the exhaust I'm assuming some sort of solvent soak, or the good old fashioned throw her in the fire trick?

Fire... yes or just let it burn off.

Follow up to anyone with my issue. Just driving it around a good hour with lots of gunning on the motor solved my exhaust problems.

Appreciate the advice fellas.