Quite possibly the best $5 I've ever spent. EVER!

Eazy · Post by **Eazy** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:15 am

So the other day I said to myself, "Just because your Stella isn't as pretty as she used to be doesn't mean she doesn't deserve to be pampered anymore."

So I decided I would start with a good old fashioned wheel-cleaning.

That's when I found this...

That's what was my rear tire. The inside of the spare was even worse.

The culprit...

That's right kiddies, the factory exhaust is spitting gunk all over your precious whitewalls.

How to solve the problem?

Well, you could pick up a extension from scooterworks for $19 + shipping + waiting for them to get your order right, a deflector from scooterworks which will still set you back $9 + the aforementioned headache, or you can do it yourself for $5 +no shipping + the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day.

First thing I did was go to the hardware store and scope out different possibilities to solve my problem. I figured it wouldn't be too difficult to score a piece of pipe and a way to attach it. Knowing the tip of the stock exhaust had an external diameter of about 1/2" I knew it wouldn't have to be a very big piece of pipe.

In the electrical aisle I found this...

And this...

What you're looking at there is a piece of galvanized electrical conduit and a connector for 2 pieces of conduit (with a bolt added, I'll explain in a minute.

Here's the specifics and how to (as if it isn't terribly obvious.)

Parts Needed
-3/4" 90 degree bend electrical conduit
-3/4" end to end conduit connector (or a set screw connector)
-A replacement screw/bolt for one side of the connector (preferably a bolt and with a matching or slightly larger thread pitch than what's already there, the screw that's there isn't long enough to compensate for the differnce between 1/2" and 3/4". Mine was a M6x.80 I believe)

Installation
-Attach one end of the connector to the 90 degree bend
-Attach the other end (with the longer screw/bolt) to the end of the muffer
-Adjust to desired level
-Tighten screws/bolts as much as possible.
-Root Beer.

Finished Product

Now the exhaust will go up and away from the tires and if you're using Ipone Synthetic Oil it will be easier for passing motorists to enjoy the sweet strawberry scent.

Enjoy.

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:21 am

$5 says it falls off and does damage to my Buddy.....good thing i'm faster

. If you ever want to weld something on let me know

Eazy · Post by **Eazy** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:22 am

ScooterTrash wrote:$5 says it falls off and does damage to my Buddy

No, I tugged on it quite hard to make sure.

Time will tell though I guess.

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:22 am

I have a coffee can we could use

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:23 am

Eazy wrote:
ScooterTrash wrote:$5 says it falls off and does damage to my Buddy
No, I tugged on it quite hard to make sure.

Time will tell though I guess.

Vibrations loosen everything

( yes I meant what you think I meant

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gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:57 pm

nice stella...i want one!

sled · Post by **sled** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:37 am

How much did this pipe mod change the sound. My SITO+ is a little loud.

eatworksleepdie · Post by **eatworksleepdie** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:29 pm

Just a question, if it's spitting out oil, and you made an extension on the tip of the pipe that's curved, aren't you eventually going to pool oil in the bottom most part of the bent conduit extension part? I think it's a great idea, but I smell pipe extension 2.0 coming. .. maybe drill a tiny hole at the bottom part of the curve to allow drainage? or possibly have to change the design to allow the oil to drain naturally.
I like that color a lot.
nice bike though! sorry I don't mean to put down your mod..

Kurt · Post by **Kurt** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:08 am

I wonder about condensation. The normal pipe is short enough that oil is still a hot vapor when it comes out. The extension might be so long that the vapor cools and condenses before it gets to the end. That could lead to clogging and mess up your performance.

I guess if it's working for you then all is good!

Eazy · Post by **Eazy** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:57 pm

eatworksleepdie wrote:Just a question, if it's spitting out oil, and you made an extension on the tip of the pipe that's curved, aren't you eventually going to pool oil in the bottom most part of the bent conduit extension part? I think it's a great idea, but I smell pipe extension 2.0 coming. .. maybe drill a tiny hole at the bottom part of the curve to allow drainage? or possibly have to change the design to allow the oil to drain naturally.
I like that color a lot.
nice bike though! sorry I don't mean to put down your mod..

In theory since the tube is mandrel bent there shouldn't be a possibility of the oil pooling because there's nothing to catch it.

Version 2 will be coming as soon as my Sito+ arrives.