TigerTriple.com

Tiger Time => Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) => Topic started by: Spiral on July 21, 2014, 05:21:29 AM

Title: Lean Steamer
Post by: Spiral on July 21, 2014, 05:21:29 AM
Greetings from Central Texas!
Recently acquired A low mileage '98 Steamer fitted with D&D cans which I find too loud for my taste.
I really like the steamer but I am concerned that it is running too lean. I get noticeable popping when
decelerating and I feel the power could be better as well. I'm seeking some re-jet advice and having
trouble finding what would be the jet size to start with. I read here about raising the needles a bit with
washers and that makes sense to me. I contacted Dyno Jet and found they do not offer a kit for my '98 equipped with
Keihin carbs.

Honestly tho I think I would be happier with stock exhaust cans as it would be quieter and then maybe wouldn't need re-jetting. I just don't like loud bikes I suppose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated from the Tiger community.
Title: Re: Lean Steamer
Post by: rybes on July 21, 2014, 10:48:48 AM
hello spiral and welcome to the forum. you could always try somthin like this to quiten it downa bit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-EASY-INSTALL-UN-INSTALL-BOLT-IN-BS-APPROVED-BAFFLE-KIT-FOR-RACE-CAN-EXHAUST-/111261521306?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item19e7b4159a
Title: Re: Lean Steamer
Post by: Mustang on July 21, 2014, 02:58:34 PM
d&d's don't require any major rejetting

the popping is normal for those loud ass piss poor excuse for a muffler .

the only thing that might help the popping is to make sure there are no exhaust leaks and possibly increase the PILOT jet to a #40

You would be wise to go back to stock cans , stealth mode is great !
Title: Re: Lean Steamer
Post by: Spiral on July 24, 2014, 03:56:05 AM
Finding stock cans is proving to be problematic. I'll hit the interwebs again this weekend with gusto.
Resizing the pilot jets seems easy to do. I'll give it a shot and see if it helps.
Title: Re: Lean Steamer
Post by: motoOzarks on July 24, 2014, 04:04:57 AM
Thanks rybes
I made a half ass one for a drz in the shop, didn't even know I could buy an insert.
Fancy.
I may get one for my TOR.
shhhhhh is better
Title: Re: Lean Steamer
Post by: nickjtc on July 27, 2014, 02:43:31 AM
Quote from: motoOzarks on July 24, 2014, 04:04:57 AM
shhhhhh is better

Indeed. Whoever came up with the 'loud pipes save lives' bs should be strung up by their sensitive gentlemen's parts. :ImaPoser
EhPortal 1.34 © 2025, WebDev