Any exhaust repacking tips

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Any exhaust repacking tips

03 Mar 2018 19:38
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I found a stock exhaust system for my 81 KZ440 to replace my beat-up set. I pulled the baffles and found the packing is almost gone in both mufflers. Any tips on repacking the exhaust? Any products you would recommend? The only thing I know is that I need to use 4 stroke exhaust packing material.

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Re: Any exhaust repacking tips

03 Mar 2018 22:27
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I recently packed my muffler and the big thing is make sure you pack it very tightly. Use masking tape to hold all of the packing together while the core is reinserted into the can.

AFAIK, there is much difference (if any) between the 2 stroke and 4 stroke stuff. It's all just fiberglass, ceramic or whatever fibers.

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Re: Any exhaust repacking tips

04 Mar 2018 07:40
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I got the sheet for 4 strokes. The 2 stroke seemed looser.
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Re: Any exhaust repacking tips

04 Mar 2018 08:49
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My concern is, does this type of baffle actually use any packing at all or does it run using the cuts in the baffle to retard the exhaust?

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Re: Any exhaust repacking tips

04 Mar 2018 08:57
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The Jardines had a series of blocked tubes, no packing.
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