Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

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Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

19 Jul 2016 15:58

Hi All,
I have a 1984 KZ440 ltd and suspect that the mufflers are badly carboned up. Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the baffles for cleaning? From what I can see it looks like the baffle end plates are fastened on with rivets. Any insight that any of you good folks could offer would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

19 Jul 2016 16:22

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Pic?
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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

20 Jul 2016 14:53 - 20 Jul 2016 15:07

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Here is a pic of the baffle plate:

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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

20 Jul 2016 15:03

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No pic? try again.
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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

20 Jul 2016 15:12

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Hope the pic shows this time :huh:

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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

20 Jul 2016 15:19 - 20 Jul 2016 15:19

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Are the mufflers welded on or clamped in place? just wondering if they're stock or not.

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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

20 Jul 2016 15:27

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They are stock.

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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

20 Jul 2016 15:45

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Those are steel pop rivets. You might be opening a can of worms drilling them out.
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Re: Are KZ440 ltd muffler baffles removable?

22 Jul 2016 17:52 - 22 Jul 2016 17:53

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Well, I just had to know, so I drilled out the rivets--they only hold on a face plate--the baffle end plate is welded to the muffler's outer shell. These baffles are definitely not meant to be removed. :S

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