Quiet Bike

[RickyRock]

I put the original can on the Trumpet at the weekend and it is really quiet

I have decided to put some packing in the race can as it has reached sound levels that will get the neighbours complaining. Like all things this is proving to be a pain as the retaining bolts are rusted solid and the allen key has rounded the head IYKWIM so it is now a case of trying to use easy outs, which are proving to be not so easy out

I am giving up doing work on my vehicles and will pay for someone else to take the pain.

[TheStig]

Just buy a new can. Get a cheap Viper can off ebay.

[RickyRock]

I am looking at a couple of cans on fleebay at the moment.

I have managed to get the bolts out, removed the carbon sleeve but now can't see how to get into the bloody can itself

On the positive side I did flush the coolant out yesterday and after several clean water flushes have a really clean system all nicely topped up with fresh ant-freeze plus adjusted and lubed the chain. Next she will get a wash a proper service and MOT

And of course a new pair of boots when I can make my mind up.

[abssorb]

can't see how to get into the bloody can itself

Hmm. Usually they just come apart fairly easily. Can you post photos?

[RickyRock]

can't see how to get into the bloody can itself

Hmm. Usually they just come apart fairly easily. Can you post photos?

Will do

[BKBob]

Burn it ....

[RickyRock]

The rear end:

Exhaust 01.JPG (165.13 KiB) Viewed 88 times

Front end with bracket mount holes visible:

Exhaust 02.JPG (200.69 KiB) Viewed 88 times

Bracket mounting holes:

Exhaust 03.JPG (229.24 KiB) Viewed 88 times

The rear end it completely welded and the front section has no obvious means of fastening apart from the mounting bracket point, which are undone.

Any ideas?

[abssorb]

I don't think that one is designed for self maintenance. You could pop a hole in it with a hole-saw and fill with loose wadding, then weld the hole up again (or use plumber's putty).


I've got a welder Bit of a trek, but you're welcome to pop over and I can weld it for you.