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Message started by springman on 08/30/19 at 13:13:59

Title: On my second HD muffler
Post by springman on 08/30/19 at 13:13:59

I'm at 34K miles and I just finished installing my second HD muffler. The one I just took off had gotten unbearably loud. I'll probably try to take it apart to see if it can be fixed. This second HD muffler did not fit the same way so I had to adapt my previous adapter. Can you say ugly? It'll have to do for now as I did not have the materials necessary to make a better looking adapter. Anyway, what a difference, it sounds good and I don't have to wear ear plugs.

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by Serowbot on 08/30/19 at 13:57:08

Yup,.. I'm just on my third... First one used lasted about 16k, second near new lasted about 25k...
Keep blowing the center baffle out...

Good thing they're pretty cheap.
I have a like new pair in reserve so I won't be in a panic next time... ;D

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by springman on 08/30/19 at 13:59:57

Have tried fixing one of these? I ask cause the one I just took off was much easier to adapt and looked better. This second one ..... well, I got it mounted and it sounds good but it is a bit ugly.

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by MMRanch on 08/30/19 at 21:14:37

I have learned to put one of these in each end of anything and it makes for a quiet muffler . I've been using a 12" shorty with one of these in each end. :)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Universal-48mm-Motorcycle-Exhaust-Silencer-Muffler-Can-Insert-Baffle-DB-Killer/273973658562?epid=25010080710&hash=item3fca1a43c2:g:wH0AAOSwdE9dXKQg

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Emgo-Shorty-Muffler-Chrome-12-inch-long/322960850199?epid=171202663&hash=item4b31f77d17:g:O2YAAOSwdW9aQnmd

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by Dave on 08/31/19 at 05:07:27

131012090E070D010E600 wrote:

Have tried fixing one of these? I ask cause the one I just took off was much easier to adapt and looked better. This second one ..... well, I got it mounted and it sounds good but it is a bit ugly.

I made a mandrel that mounts a hole saw to cut out each end of the baffle, then a new core can be welded in place. I can alter the length of the baffle to make it less restrictive and a bit louder.

Let me know if you want a Mega Dyna made.

I found the thread that shows it in the Rubber Side Down - search for Mega Dyna. I am in a hotel and the right mouse button is broken, and I can't paste a link into this thread.

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by springman on 08/31/19 at 20:39:26

Thanks for the info MM and Dave. I was going to drill out the rivets today to see what it looks like inside but I ran some errands on the bike this morning and by 1 pm or so when I finished it was just too hot to stay out there any longer. So my youngest son and I went to the gym, binge watched Black Lightning, went out for dinner, and binge watched some more Black Lightning. Oh well, it is not often that my son and I get to spend that much time together. Hopefully I will look at it tomorrow.

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by Dave on 09/01/19 at 03:55:28

The right button works on the mouse at this hotel!

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1412879119/8#8

Title: Re: On my second HD muffler
Post by springman on 09/01/19 at 13:49:33

Thanks Dave. I actually found it and read through it last night.