mufflers/exhaust?
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mufflers/exhaust?
13 Aug 2010 12:29 - 13 Aug 2010 12:34
Can I cut the mufflers off a 1980 kz550 c ltd with out readjusting the carbs?
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13 Aug 2010 12:56 - 13 Aug 2010 12:58
no (well actually yes, but it will run like crap). In fact, it will run like crap even if you do adjust the carbs if you have no mufflers. ed
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Re: mufflers/exhaust?
13 Aug 2010 13:06
Seeing all the other KZ550's tail lights.

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13 Aug 2010 13:07
Hm-m-m-m/poo-poo-ppo/h-h-h-m-m-m-m/poo-poo-ppo-fart/h-m-m-m.
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Re: mufflers/exhaust?
13 Aug 2010 13:12
Lacking back pressure, would expect significant loss of torque especially in low end and mid-range, where most riding is typically enjoyed. Fastest attainable speed could be about the same.
Will likely need ear plugs if expecting to ride much further than around the block.
Good Fortune!
Will likely need ear plugs if expecting to ride much further than around the block.
Good Fortune!

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Re: mufflers/exhaust?
16 Aug 2010 10:31
Ok. Then a 4-into-1 it will be. found a cheap 4-1 on the net. it'll be a good cold weather project. thnx for the advice folks.
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Re: mufflers/exhaust?
16 Aug 2010 11:36 - 16 Aug 2010 11:37
ipeightball wrote:
run so lean you might cook the engine. No power, won't accelerate, hesitation on throttle.define run like crap. plz
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