justin_o_guy2 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:


That was a tongue and cheek question, you know.  I imagine that you know that I didn't do that to my own bike.

There are a few above that have mentioned the method I'd suggest, but in the end it always boils down to a discussion of how to do it cheap and lazy.  

I should have suggested buying a used muffler that someone else didn't want, right?

Sorry.  This topic is just another "Never heard of....".

Get some anti sieze to have in the garage & some blue loc-tite, too. Gregs likely right about the first time with the bowl screws. If I remember, I had to fight & went with an impact.

surfa wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:



Easiest way: Get rid of stock muffler
Cheapest way: Used Harley dyna muffler
Works every time, make sure you buy a "baffled" dyna muffler or you will need to re-jet.
FYI

Ike

I put a dyna muffler on my '06 and rejetted to a 55 pilot and 152.5 main. Shaved the spacer to 1/2 thickness. You can feel a huge difference in performance and I am still more than 50 mpg. I used a 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 exhaust pipe adapter from Autozone to connect between the header and the muffler. Had to use red high temp silicone to get a good seal. This winter I am taking it apart and having a proper adapter bent and then have it all welded up. With the 'zone adapter you will have just enough room in the slot on a dyna muffler to get one bolt in the mount. I do not have enough play at the header to cylinder head to keep at good seal. I am right at the edge and really have the pipe in more of a bind than I care too. Went to one muffler shop while I was doing the install and they didn't even want to talk about doing any work at all. I got frustrated and did the best I could on my on. I really like the sound of the dyna muffler. It's deeper but not so loud that the neighbors will talk bad about you. Does drive one of the neighborhood dogs crazy but you can't please them all!! Search the tech section for the muffler swap. It's straight forward. I was lucky enough to aquire a complete dyna header pipe with heat shields and all. I cut one of the heat shields that was straight enough to size where it had the clamp on the back side. Dab'd a little black rustoleum along the edge I cut and it looks pretty much factory. You can buy aftermarket heat shields as well. Good luck!!

theikeman wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:


Thanks for confirming that I wasn't dreaming.   There is at least one that didn't require a rejet.

Hello T-Mack1,

Yes, I used the exact stock double tapered muffler, you're showing in your Ebay link.

Did the soda can strips to fill the gaps and used Permatex ultra copper high temp. silicone for a perfect leak free seal.

Love the sound...Dennis

I run a 12 inch glaspack (without packing) and a baffled 29 inch fishtail pipe. 155 main, 55 pilot. Smokes like an older diesel now at idle. I'm jetting it down a step this afternoon, both circuits. Have not messed with the spacer, pretty sure I need to.

Jets are cheap. Mufflers and such relatively so.

Take your time, ask Lancer and Greg if you run into problems, both are fair hands with carb work.
-WD