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Charlie Magri
Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Thurrock
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject: Leo Vince exhausts |
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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. |
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darklord Inspector
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 132 Location: hayling island
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:02 am Post subject: |
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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? _________________ Vespa 300 super BSA Bantam, pushbike |
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smudger Guvernor
Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 1066 Location: The Wirral; the bit of land between the Mersey and the Dee
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:25 am Post subject: |
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I'm thinking the same as Darklord, how many miles have you done with the current belt & rollers? _________________
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flipspeed Inspector
Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 281 Location: saxmundham,suffolk,uk..
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: |
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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!! _________________
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rainham boy Guvernor
Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 511 Location: on the road to nowhere
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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as above , it could be belt or roller wear or just fit a bigger back tyre to move the limiter a bit _________________ Darkside, Norwich Broadsmen SC
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elementalist Inspector
Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 287 Location: Essex, innit
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Do two and 1/4 rallies mean I'm not a scoot noob anymore? |
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smudger Guvernor
Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 1066 Location: The Wirral; the bit of land between the Mersey and the Dee
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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elementalist wrote: | I'm pretty sure I noticed a slightly higher top with the LV on mine (before the baffle dropped out) |
Isn't the LV meant to be quicker without the baffle? _________________
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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throw 'em away, get a PM _________________
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smudger Guvernor
Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 1066 Location: The Wirral; the bit of land between the Mersey and the Dee
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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I'm thinking about it.
Selling the LV first then getting a PM. _________________
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Charlie Magri
Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Thurrock
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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GAVSKIN Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 1128 Location: ON THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:01 am Post subject: |
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smudger wrote: | I'm thinking about it.
Selling the LV first then getting a PM. |
might be interested.......for tonia's scoot _________________
NORWICH BROADSMEN S.C |
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Innocenti Big Cheese
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 1205 Location: Surrey Village
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________ GTS OWNERS CLUB
LONDON LAMBRETTA CLUB
DARKSIDE
ITS ONLY A SCOOTER !!!!! |
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rainham boy Guvernor
Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 511 Location: on the road to nowhere
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:02 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Darkside, Norwich Broadsmen SC
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Maver Site Admin
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 2193 Location: naaaaaarfolk we drive tractors and talk loike PIRATES
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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rainham boy wrote: | 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 |
disconnect battery, leave a few mins (cup of tea and a fag) reconnect, start engine and let idle for 10mins, ecu "learns" new pipe _________________
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Charlie Magri
Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Thurrock
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Brilliant. I didn't disconnect the battery so I'll do that tomorrow. I'll let you know. |
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