First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Stock To Lightly Modified
newb with a new engine noise
J6G1Z:
Here is the main post on the after-market performance header from ThumperStuff: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=138.0
Some folks think that a box stock FT Ascot, without any modifications, is better off with the factory head pipes & exhaust. I'm not in that group, but my bikes rarely remain all stock. You need to do the jetting change as described in the "Ascot Essentials", especially if you modify the exhaust.
If you order the ThumperStuff pipe, you should also order the 2 jets that are needed & either a 16 or 17 tooth countershaft sprocket. The 17 tooth often requires some light clearancing to fit.
Good luck
J.
zaqattack:
Oh alright! Sweet I can order all that from Thumperstuff? That's kind of what I was hoping for. As for the 17 tooth sprocket clearance is it worth the trouble, or should I just get the 16 so it can just bolt right up?
J6G1Z:
I selected the 16 tooth due to me being about 200lbs & I ride a lot of back roads & curves. If I rode a lot of freeway, I'd try the 17. Supposedly there is a bolt that is partialy exposed & the 17 tooth sprocket hits that bolt. The solution is to relieve that bolt until the teeth clear. I have not done this & I'm just repeating what I've been told.
J.
zaqattack:
Thanks for the info! I'm a pretty small guy 130lbs to be exact I'm mostly just looking to do a bit of commuting and back road rides, maybe a quick freeway jaunt here and there, so I think I'll stick with the 16 tooth. I ordered all the essential parts to slightly mod my FT. I'm super excited for them to get here. I'll let you guys know how it goes!
J6G1Z:
Cool! 8) I always like shopping for & ordering new parts. ;)
Please feel free to do an installation post with pictures if you are so inclined. Those types of posts can be very helpful for anyone new.
Did you order a new Header Pipe? If so, what type of muffler do you plan to use?
I look forward to hearing about your progress.
Good luck
J.
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