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Feb 8, 2024 | 11:31 PM

#21

Rufus13

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When I would repack a muffler I just used iron picture hanging wire. It's cheap and works great. I used to pack the removable baffle in a set of Roadhouse Classics every other season. When it was burned away the bike had a sharp bark, with new packing a cool rumble.

Feb 9, 2024 | 02:41 PM

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Uncle Larry

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You're lucky ... I've seen wire leave "hot spots" that discolored the Chrome... I've always used masking tape ";>)

Feb 9, 2024 | 03:25 PM

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Rufus13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

You're lucky ... I've seen wire leave "hot spots" that discolored the Chrome... I've always used masking tape ";>

I wrap it tight. It can't touch the pipe. Masking tape that touches the pipe can get sticky and make it hard to pull the baffle. I just had to deal with some Rush slip-ons that were a melted tape mess. No tape for me, thanks.

Feb 9, 2024 | 03:48 PM

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Jed Clampett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rufus13

If wrapped properly, no contact with masking tape

Feb 9, 2024 | 03:49 PM

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Rufus13

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Well there ya go.

Feb 9, 2024 | 03:58 PM

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Jed Clampett

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Originally Posted by Rufus13

Well there ya go.

I was interruupted before i finished my thought. I've, seen some terrible wrap jobs that left a mess. My baffles leave plenty of room between the tape and the outside pipe.

Feb 9, 2024 | 06:55 PM

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Uncle Larry

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I've used masking tape for years ( more than 50) on packing ... Never ever had a sticky situation ... Shall we continue? ;>)

Feb 9, 2024 | 07:57 PM

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RHopper

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I also have Reinharts that were too harsh. I tried packing the baffles with parts store fiberglass matt fastened with safety wire. It wasn't effective and blew out. I ordered fiberglass muffler packing for dirt bikes, fastened again with safety wire. A year later it's still working fine. Same db's, but softer tone.