Anyone ever repack their aftermarket muffler?

[Saml01]

So yesterday I decided to take apart my Kerker. Don't ask why, I was curious to see whats inside. I took the baffle out and the thing was empty. All I had in my hand was a metal screen attached to the tip. The thing had no packing in it. Its loud, but not obnoxious. But I wouldn't mind toning it down a bit.

Can I just buy some fiberglass muffler pack and wrap the baffle?

 

[maleko89]

Yep, absolutely. I keep it around the baffle with masking tape. It'll burn off eventually and fill the entire muffler. Kerker is the easiest to repack IMO.

 

[vmaxcruzer]

If it has a perferated tube going down the center then yes. I like the Moose brand packing, it comes in long spaghetti like strings and works well but any bike packing will work. Cut to length, wrap around once and hold it with scotch tape and reinstall.

 

[vmaxcruzer]

Curses Maleko beat me!

 

[Rusty McNeil]

Ditto on Marks comment....Roll it as tight as you can and as mcu as you can so it will just stuff back inside the can securing with masking tape


I ordered some Two Brother packing and did my UFO system with good results....put it back together with rivets, Cost me about $40.......I found mine completely void of packing as well after two years usage...I think packing is really a "maintenance item" and probably only lasts a year or so??........I think the stainless packing probably lasts longer but doesn't sound as mellow??

 

[Saml01]

In order for it to be wrapped tight I assume I need a lot of packing. How much length would you guys say I need? Also what thickness, 1/4" or 1/2"?

 

[Saml01]

Just read wikipedia on this stuff. Thicker the better, tighter the better, the more the better.

Thanks everyone will report back with results.

 

[spursmech]

:ummm: Hey, you can use fiberglass insulation from Home Depot or anywhere. Fiberglass is fiberglass. They might even give you a piece from a damaged package. Good Luck, Spurs

 

[Saml01]

Wish you would have told me that sooner.

I am guessing this. Though its thickness has me worried about being able to wrap it tight.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

To bad I cant buy asbestos, I bet that would make for great muffler packing.

 

[spursmech]

unk: Hey, That will work perfect, not too thick. get it started around your baffle and roll it on the garage floor. Tape it with masking tape at each end and in the middle and you"re good to go. Cut off excess where needed and stuff back in the can, no problem. You can probably roll it twice, this stuff shrinks fast. Good Luck, Spurs

 

[SpecOps13]

But it's Pink.....:confused2::confused2::biglaugh:

 

[wood1]

I repacked my UFO's last year and it made a huge difference, you could ride without ear plugs if you wanted to...

 

[Woody]

the home insuation will work. but it won't last as long.

 

[KJShover]

Did my Kerker last year, real easy to do. It took about 10 mins. I used FMF for 4-stroke engines.

 

[wood1]

pretty sure that's what the Yammy dealer sold me too, pink stringy stuff