Kz 1000 exhaust video?

I'm looking for a video, if anyone has one of a 1000 with the exhaust cut off at the last weld, right where the cone attaches. I've been debating on cutting mine off but don't want it to be annoyingly loud. A before and after video would be great. If no one knows where to find one I just might have to be the guinea pig.

If it's a stock exhaust I wouldn't cut it. First - if it's in good shape you can probably sell it for enough $$ to cover the cost of an aftermarket pipe. Second, whether it's in good shape or not you may be surprised that the internals are in such a configuration that cutting it does not accomplish your goal. Here's a diagram of the internals of the KZ650 B / C mufflers. Notice there's a lot more going on in there; not just a screened baffle, so if one was to cut it they would end up with a mess. Your stock pipe might have a similar configuration inside. Ed

Beaner242 wrote: but don't want it to be annoyingly loud.

Think of a top fuel drag car. :woohoo:

Thanks Ed, but it is a V&H pipe now. I found one video on youtube but he had a baffle in it so I still dont know how loud it would be. LOL Nebr_Rex I dont think my neighbors will enjoy it at 6:30 am.

Beaner242 wrote: Thanks Ed, but it is a V&H pipe now. I found one video on youtube but he had a baffle in it so I still dont know how loud it would be. LOL Nebr_Rex I dont think my neighbors will enjoy it at 6:30 am.

If you're trying to modify the sound level, and if the V&H has a removable baffle, you might be able to pull it out and modify / test it a little at a time until you get the sound you want.

If the goal isn't really sound related as much as preferring a shorter muffler cutting it might be the only option. If you cut it can the baffle also be shortened so it can still be used to keep the neighbors from going to war?
Ed

My pipes were dented and acid burned so I cut mine up. According to the diagram above, I made a cut halfway between numbers 1 and 2, cut the end cap off the end (with the pipe that #4 is pointing to) still attached, and welded it on the end. So essentially exhaust is dumped through a small pipe into a chamber, and pushed out through another small pipe through the end cap, which creates a little back pressure.

I love the sound. Loud enough but won't wake the neighbors.

I bought the competition baffle for my last 76 KZ900 and it was a Vance and Hines. I am presently looking at a 2" and a 2.5" baffle to replace what I think is a 1.5" that comes in a Kerker. I don't have the bike here yet so I am waiting to see how I like it. Of course this is for the 4 into 1 header and muffler.

Well lucky me. I just realized there is a baffle in the basket of parts that came with the bike. Plan is to just cot it off and if its to loud I will figure out a way to make the baffle work or parts of it work anyway.

V&H baffle should be replaceable without any cutting

The standard baffle may usually be removed and replaced with a competition baffle.



It may be more difficult to remove the existing baffle where it's been fitted long enough to become encrusted in position.

Good Fortune!

I was thinking of runing without the meg on,just right out of the collector. I heard a small 4 cyl 650 yami and it sounded fine at idle. I am just afraid that when I crack it open like I often do it would be an all call to the local LEA. Instead I shortened up an old Mac by taling 6 inches out of the can and another 4 or 5 out of the pipe conecting it to the collector. I am very happy with the looks but have not run it yet.


Wayne

Well thanks for all the replys guys. I just went for it tonight and I'm happy to say its not that much louder. Nice rumble at idle and just slightly more rap when gassing it. Now this is just from sitting in the garage. I have not taken it out on the road yet to see how it sounds. I also made a couple short vids of before and after so now others will know also. I cut the pipe right after the las weld on the pipe so the weld bead gives it a nice finished edge. Any questions or suggestions just let me know.