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Run engine without exhaust

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:42 pm
by danzx9r
It is ok to run cbx 82 engine without exhaust between 2-5 minutes at idle??

Re: Run engine without exhaust

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:15 am
by steve murdoch icoa #5322

Re: Run engine without exhaust

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:34 am
by hondaman160mph
Why? Would that be different than a drag bike with an open header?

Re: Run engine without exhaust

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:56 pm
by SteveG
There is a difference between an open header and no header. I wouldn't hesitate to run an open header (with hearing protection), but with absolutely NO exhaust, I would not do it. I am just scared the old wives tales of cold air messing up the exhaust valves is true. It would be really cool (ha, hot!), but not with my motor.

Steve

PS -There is a video somewhere of a CBX without exhaust running.

Here is one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVheMtylYyM

Re: Run engine without exhaust

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:54 am
by daves79x
First question is why you would want to do it in the first place? Just to hear the bike run? You won't be able to hear anything anyway.

Dave