So, I just bought a Jardine RT1 hi-mount, and being my first aftermarket exhaust I didnt think anything about this O2 sensor deal. Then my buddy tells me to check and make sure there's a port, because his hi-mount didnt have one. WHAT?!

Well, i read a few threads on here and it looks like I can either get an O2 sensor suppressor (or whatever its called) or, if it doesnt cost an arm and a leg, punch a hole in the mid pipe and weld a mount for my O2 sensor.

Has anyone done this, any idea on the cost? My thinking on trying to do this is based on what i read from some posts. Looks like taking the O2 sensor out of the mix makes the gas mileage go down. One of the reasons i bought the bike was for a commuter, so gas mileage is a good thing, and having it go back down doesnt make me happy. I havent taken a good look at my sensor set up yet, planning to do that tomorrow, but how complicated would this be? I imagine just punching a hole in the midpipe at the proper location, finding a nut that fits the O2 sensor, and then welding/brazing the nut to the pipe. Any thoughts, advice, help? Thanks!

Casey

 

sup casey! My friend almost had the same situation. He welded his aftermarket yoshimura trs slipon to his stock mid pipe. if you pm him and give your information im pretty sure he will be happy to help. His user name is whiteflash.

 

Im here in San Diego if you need me.

 

Whiteflash would you be able to help me out on welding a pipe onto my stock midpipe?

anything is better than my stock shorty.