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Charlie Magri · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Thurrock

As I'm sure everyone knows, the standard exhaust doesn't last long. So when I had to re-new I thought I'd go for the stainless steel jobbies. I was told the Scorpion exhaust was best but I had also heard it clashed with the centre stand. So I brought a Leo Vince. It looks really smart with the silver matching my scoot and gives off a nice burbing sound.

The thing is with the standard exhaust my limiter would cut in at 85mph dead. And thats with my bleeding gran dad screen on. Since having the Leo Vince fitted it cuts in around 82mph. I know it's only 3mph but it's a bit disappointing. I have a mate who I believe is on this forum (Andy Rainham Norwich Broadsmen) who has a wider tyre on his and gets 90mph.

Anyone have any idea why I should be going slower with what is supposed to be a performance exhaust. Or am I just unlucky. Crying or Very sad

darklord · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:02 am Post subject:

The rev limiter is to prevent over revving, I cannot see how the exhaust pipe would cause the speed drop so it has to be the belt and maybe rollers need a look?
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smudger · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:25 am Post subject:

I'm thinking the same as Darklord, how many miles have you done with the current belt & rollers?
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flipspeed · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:31 am Post subject:

i've got a leo on mine, and the limiter cuts in at just under 90,when i fitted mine it seemed to add @ 4mph,but not straight away!!,after a few miles (50-60ish)it got a bit louder and a bit faster.....so maybe the baffles are packed a bit tight to start with....give it a few miles,it may get quicker!! Rolling Eyes

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rainham boy · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject:

as above , it could be belt or roller wear or just fit a bigger back tyre to move the limiter a bit
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elementalist · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure I noticed a slightly higher top with the LV on mine (before the baffle dropped out) and again I'm pretty sure I'm noticing a lower top speed now the standard is back on. Only about 3 or 4 mph.

I'm on an MP3 by the way.
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smudger · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Maver · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

throw 'em away, get a PM Laughing

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smudger · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking about it.

Selling the LV first then getting a PM. Wink

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Charlie Magri · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Thurrock

So it's as I thought. It's me then. I do about 60 odd miles a day which plus social rides is about 1800 miles a month so i do then to get through back tyre and exhaust. Next time I'll get the PM.

GAVSKIN · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:01 am Post subject:

Innocenti · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:56 am Post subject:

i wanna a pipe for my tricycle , but all i can have is the old LV and with my milage would be pointless if it go's Crying or Very sad

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rainham boy · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

charlie as a thought did you disconnect the battery when you fitted the new pipe as the ecu needs to reset its self to the new pipe
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Maver · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject:

Charlie Magri · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Thurrock

Brilliant. I didn't disconnect the battery so I'll do that tomorrow. I'll let you know. Laughing