Reasons Behind Replacing Motorcycle Mufflers and Making Them Right

If you're a motorcyclist, you would have come across the very practice of replacing its muffler. The basic function of a muffler is to muffle the emitting hot gases to reduce their sound and also to save environment from their negative effects. However there are other functions that mufflers perform. These 'other' functions become the basis for replacement of Motorcycle Mufflers. Here is a brief description of these reasons with a valued suggestion to make the right replacement against each reason:

Customized Look: For many motorcyclists, the basic reason to replace their muffler is to give their vehicle a customized look. Though muffler is not the whole vehicle, yet it becomes important because it is the vehicle part that gets the first sight. For this reason, most of the motorcyclists rely merely on replacing their vehicle's muffler alone. A custom motorcycle muffler also helps motorcyclist to put his unique personality in his vehicle. It's good to replace a muffler but the point here is make the right replacement i.e. one that's not mismatched with your motorcycle. Specifying one's requirements before making the replacement or an expert's opinion will help you avoid the unnecessary hassle.

Loud Sound: Lots of motorcyclists want to replace their mufflers because they are fed with their quietness and want to add some thrilling sound in them. The original Motorcycle Mufflers of a bike are manufactured under certain terms and conditions that limit their performance in terms of sound and hence they are not liked by most of the motorcyclists especially those who want roaring or rumbling sound and want to be noticed while riding their bikes. It seems good to be noticed while you drive but an important point about replacing one's muffler for loud sound purpose is to read about state's laws where you want to ride your bike.

Expired Mufflers: Expiry of your motorcycle muffler also makes you replace it with a new one. An expired muffler is full of hassles and thus needs an emergent replacement or you may fall a victim to state laws and thus to heavy fines. Muffler is a motorcycle part that should be very durable or it will expire soon. A stainless steel 304 muffler is durable and resistant to extreme temperatures. A durable motorcycle muffler saves you money and you get a life time guarantee against it.

EPA-Compliance: Environmental Protection Agency is an independent federal agency that makes programs aimed at creating awareness about protecting environment from pollution. EPA has set limitations for loudness of sound. Though this limit is different for different states yet these laws become reason for the replacement of muffler. Whenever you need to change your mufflers, confirm whether you buy the right motorcycle muffler or not. A right motorcycle muffler is one that fulfills all your requirements and also there an EPA-compliance sticker affixed at. If it's not so, you may fall a victim to EPA related laws and thus you'll have to pay fines and eventually you will have to replace your Motorcycle Mufflers.

These are some basic points that become reasons for motorcycle muffler replacement. If these replacements are not made wisely, you will fall in a trouble again. Therefore, it's advisable to complete your homework before making any replacement. An expert motorcycle manufacturer or some online research will help you avoid this hassle to happen.

Shareef is an expert manufacturer of Motorcycle Mufflers and writes articles to share about the latest trends in industry and solutions to motorcycle lovers.

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Making a Cafe Racer

Across Europe, post-WWII veterans removed every part that wasn't necessary and modified their motorcycles to make them faster to race outside of cafes for bragging rights. Known as Rockers or Ton Up Boys, they were the British equivalent of American Graffiti and their cafe racer motorcycles became synonymous with the brash men who raced each other on motorcycles from one cafe to another at speeds near 100 mph, known as "the ton." So if you are looking to convert your vintage motorcycle into something more cafe raced out, start by doing some research.

Originally cafe racers were British twins like Triumphs, Nortons and BSA, but if your motorcycle's look looks a little tired then spruce it up with a cafe racer look. One of the first things cafe racers did was remove any unneeded part. Unless the law requires them, remove conveniences like mirrors and turn signals as well as chain guards, fenders and superfluous gauges or switches. If you are going to use a mirror, buy a retro Napoleon Bar End Mirror. Keep track of your speed by wiring up a minimalist bicycle speedometer for $15. After removing all of the bike's unneeded weight, cafe racers sought performance to go faster then the next guy. Removing their stock handlebars, flipping them end over end and reinstall them upside down, gave cafe racers a more aerodynamic riding position to increase the likelihood of reaching "a ton," or 100 mph. Modern riders can buy a set of Clubman bars to give their bike the same look.

To further aid their aerodynamics, cafe racers would install small gas tanks since they were only racing about town. Look at online sites like Craigslist or eBay to find a smaller tank that fits your look. To further solidify the cafe look your bike is going to need a single, stainless steel headlight that mounts to your fork stanchions. Expect to spend $50 for a headlight that uses a modern H-4 bulb and another $20 for the accompanying bracket. Now that your bike is looking and riding the part make it sound like a cafe racer by removing some of the packing in the exhaust cans. This will help the bike breath a little easier while making the bike sound a bit sharper. Top off the look by getting yourself a black leather jacket, tight Levi jeans and leather boots so you can look as authentic as your bike does now.

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