Anyone shorty a mufler?

derf · 06-18-2009, 12:34 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUqlPeObR74

I've been contemplating cutting down my muffler a little, along the lines of what is in the video here. Anyone have experience doing this? It doesn't look hard at all, but I really dont want to mess up my can.

Amber Lamps · 06-18-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUqlPeObR74

I've been contemplating cutting down my muffler a little, along the lines of what is in the video here. Anyone have experience doing this? It doesn't look hard at all, but I really dont want to mess up my can.

A drill, a sawzall and a rivet gun. 1 hour tops.

BobTheBiker · 06-18-2009, 12:44 AM

I had a shorty D&D on my old hurricane. trust me, dont. it goes from a nice mellow tone to ABSURDLY obnoxious.

Dave · 06-18-2009, 01:11 AM

might the loss in pipe length kill off some torque as well?

Amber Lamps · 06-18-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

might the loss in pipe length kill off some torque as well?

It'll definitely lose some back pressure, which will hurt your mid range for sure! No offense but that bike wasn't exactly known for it's midrange... I'd probably leave it alone.

Rangerscott · 06-20-2009, 10:53 AM

I serously doubt shortening the can that much will hurt back pressure since most of it is made with the size/bends of the headers.

I would repack the can. Two bro's sells a kit for 20 bones.

was92v · 06-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Actually that bike was known for its midrange, back in the day.

Amber Lamps · 06-20-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by was92v

Actually that bike was known for its midrange, back in the day.

VS the liter class Yamaha? Sure okay.... Honda 60-100 mph top gear roll on over 7 1/2 sec- Yamaha unde

r 6 sec.

Dave · 06-20-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by was92v

Actually that bike was known for its midrange, back in the day.

the early ones were, but they got a rep for being underpowered and fat before the 929 and 954 showed up but by then they were far behind.

Amber Lamps · 06-20-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

the early ones were, but they got a rep for being underpowered and fat before the 929 and 954 showed up but by then they were far behind.

That's what I thought too. Heck, even the GSXR750 was beating them... Anyway, I thought that the length of the muffler could alter the hp and tq characteristics of an engine... I guess I was wrong.

Sorry if I stepped on your toes Bro, I was giving honest advice based on what I thought was right.

06-18-2009, 12:34 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Anyone shorty a mufler? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUqlPeObR74 I've been contemplating cutting down my muffler a little, along the lines of what is in the video here. Anyone have experience doing this? It doesn't look hard at all, but I really dont want to mess up my can. __________________

06-18-2009, 01:11 AM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	might the loss in pipe length kill off some torque as well? __________________ TWF Post whore #6

06-18-2009, 12:44 AM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I had a shorty D&D on my old hurricane. trust me, dont. it goes from a nice mellow tone to ABSURDLY obnoxious.

06-20-2009, 10:53 AM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I serously doubt shortening the can that much will hurt back pressure since most of it is made with the size/bends of the headers. I would repack the can. Two bro's sells a kit for 20 bones.

06-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#7
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Actually that bike was known for its midrange, back in the day.