Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Silencer modification
sniper1:
I searched through hundreds of threads but couldn't find this subject so if it's already been discussed sorry about that.
I'm sure others on here don't care for the way the silencer sticks out almost to the rear fender :) and it's straight instead of following the lines like a 250 but is there a way to make it so the silencer just barely sticks out past the side plate?
I don't know if moving the bracket on the silencer or cutting part of the pipe on the silencer so it's a lot shorter but doesn't hurt the performance of the silencer I think it would look a ton better more up to date or maybe fmf or pro circuit could modify the silencers so they barely stick out.
sniper1:
Ok good news I found a solid welder that is going to cut my 304 silencer off so that it sticks out about 1/2" past the number plate and he's putting thicker metal on the inside so I can have allen heads (countersunk) so I can repack the silencer and the allen screws will sit flush it should make the back of the bike look a little better more modern and less prone to destruction in the case of a crash, I will get pics up when it's all done.
RoostDaddy:
I have a Spes silencer that is cut down, maybe 3" off. And it doesnt hinder performance at all.
sniper1:
I was wondering about the performance aspect of cutting one down and I found a welder that is cutting it down and welding metal on the inside of the silencer so he can drill and tap it with the same type allen head bolts that are used on the back end of the silencer so I can use it over and over again repacking at will so it should be done tomorrow I'll post pics if it happens.
sniper1:
My silencer just came back from the welder and he put screws in the front so I can repack it when the time comes, he repacked this one with the packing I brought over to him and this silencer sticks out about 2" past the number plate it's going to look good on there.
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