Honda fourtrax issues

[ChadD]

I notice that this item is listed for 4x4. Mine is a 2x4. Does it matter?

Is this a good brand as far a durabilityh and fit is concerned?

I don't know. Just looked up exhaust. Mines always 4x4 🤷‍♂️. Looks like a few options though

 

[Admin]

 

[DRZRon1]

After checking everything else I could think of, I finally cut the muffler off the exhaust pipe...the exhaust pipe and muffler are one piece. The issue is that the muffler is blocked on the inside. So I am going to most likely look for a muffler to replace it.

Any chance to take a portaband, cut off wheel, etc and cut an end off and see what’s cooking inside ?

 

[Cowman]

I used a cutoff wheel to cut around the circumference of the inlet end of the muffler, but it would not come apart. Appears that internal perforated tube is connected somewhere inside. I guess I could cut completely through. Funny thing is, nothing came out when I whacked it on each end while holding vertically, nor does anything rattle inside when I shake it.

 

[Hello_Darkness]

I notice that this item is listed for 4x4. Mine is a 2x4. Does it matter?

Is this a good brand as far a durabilityh and fit is concerned?

Tire sizes were different 2wd and 4wd. It might rub

 

[Farmer]

Yeah exhaust issues can drive you nuts... I once rebuilt a CR250 thinking the two stroke was tired. Turned out the silencer core rotted and let the packing fall to block the hole. Was pulling my hair until a buddy put his hand over the exhaust and said....there's nothin coming out. I was pretty green back then. Good news was that bike ran fast after the new rings and piston. If I skipped race day, my buddies were fighting over who got to borrow it.

 

[Cowman]

I ended up ordering the Caltric muffler/exhaust pipe for it. But there is a good chance I will end up just cutting the new muffler off the pipe and attaching it to my existing pipe as it seems to be in good condition. I have soaked the two exhaust header bolts/nuts with a penetrating oil for a few days, but they don't seem inclined to turn loose, and I really don't want a broken exhaust header stud. I have a piece of tubing that is just the right size to slip over the ends of the exhaust tube and the muffler where they will join, and since I have already cut the old muffler off, I think that is the route I will go. I can then weld that in place and still have my hanging and shield brackets.

 

[ChadD]

I ended up ordering the Caltric muffler/exhaust pipe for it. But there is a good chance I will end up just cutting the new muffler off the pipe and attaching it to my existing pipe as it seems to be in good condition. I have soaked the two exhaust header bolts/nuts with a penetrating oil for a few days, but they don't seem inclined to turn loose, and I really don't want a broken exhaust header stud. I have a piece of tubing that is just the right size to slip over the ends of the exhaust tube and the muffler where they will join, and since I have already cut the old muffler off, I think that is the route I will go. I can then weld that in place and still have my hanging and shield brackets.

https://www.lawsonproducts.com/Drummond/Open-and-Shut-NutBolt-LoosenerRust-Penetrant/DA6152.lp?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DSA_Nonbrand_Private+Brands&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3706277825&hsa_cam=1569243598&hsa_grp=58825245069&hsa_ad=295620798134&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=dsa-1280118691414&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3Na5BhAZEiwAzrfagEgrROKkn2TUlVNYAWCI4eEd1j8LuD5dm6z3iTKXiooacOP4IUqI6hoCPr0QAvD_BwE

This stuff works pretty good. Local farmers recommended it to me. They use it when working on stuff in the fields 😎👍

 

[Cowman]

It's been soaking in Kroil for several days. That is pretty good stuff that I have had a lot of luck with. But may have to give what you show a try.

 

[DRZRon1]

It's been soaking in Kroil for several days. That is pretty good stuff that I have had a lot of luck with. But may have to give what you show a try.

kroil/little bit of heat and always try to tighten a little before loosen if possible

 

[Hello_Darkness]

It's been soaking in Kroil for several days. That is pretty good stuff that I have had a lot of luck with. But may have to give what you show a try.

Generally the studs cone out of the head instead of breaking, atleast in my experience.

It's rare that I've broken a stud, usually it's on Goldwings where they use tapered studs to fit a smaller nut due to space.

 

[Cowman]

I plan to give loosening the manifold nuts another go after they do some more soaking, but will not push it too far. Maybe I'll get lucky...