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Inserting baffle in Akra


i cant find the bit i lopped off now............im a bit.....ummmmmm, *baffled* as to where i left it.:o

.....i thought it was in a trainer in my luggage but nowt there....
 
RipGroove said:
Cool, I'm still in two minds about whether to chop mine or not. It's too loud with it out but don't have a spare so once its cut its ruined. I suppose it could always be welded back on but unless it's lined up exactly right I'll have fitment issues again.

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I found it too loud with the Db killer out, & too quiet with it in, so bit the bullet & took the hacksaw to it. Perfect! And much easier to remove/install than the full length Db killer.
 
im sure a lot of what you hear on the bike is induction roar anyway, but I love the backfires that I get on mine.
 
Ok so i've had the ballache of refitting the baffle, now the bugger is jammed in so I can't get him out! Taken the box off and going into the workshop tomorrow to push it out from the other side. Big question is to CHOP or NOT TO CHOP? Same problem as you guys it's the thumping low down on the rev range that's getting me. Does chopping it just take the edge off but keep it loud?

Do we still get plenty of flame and popping?


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JCL270 said:
Ok so i've had the ballache of refitting the baffle, now the bugger is jammed in so I can't get him out! Taken the box off and going into the workshop tomorrow to push it out from the other side. Big question is to CHOP or NOT TO CHOP? Same problem as you guys it's the thumping low down on the rev range that's getting me. Does chopping it just take the edge off but keep it loud?

Do we still get plenty of flame and popping?


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I can recommend a piece of sawn off broom handle to tap it out from the back. Not sure if its actually got quieter now its all coked up a bit or I've just gotten used to it but after a handful of rides the bass is no problem for me now.

If you want to be able to get it in and out by hand you'll want to dremel all around the insides of the 3 pipes on the back end and also maybe some dremel work on the outside especially around the threaded lug. A good tip is to cover it all in black marker pen, push it in and back out again then dremel around any areas where the marker pen has rubbed off (as thats where its fouling). You'll probably have to repeat that about 50 times but its worth it. Mine is a nice snug fit and goes in and out by hand so its a non issue for me now [emoji2]
 
Just put mine back in, lining up the screw hole without being able to see it is a bitch. (i used my girlfriends little pocket mirror ;) ) it seems super tight and i reckon getting it out will be more of a nightmare. I tapped mine in with some wood and a mallet. No damage, no drama. Just fiddly with that screw...
 
emptyoh9 said:
Just put mine back in, lining up the screw hole without being able to see it is a bitch. (i used my girlfriends little pocket mirror ;) ) it seems super tight and i reckon getting it out will be more of a nightmare. I tapped mine in with some wood and a mallet. No damage, no drama. Just fiddly with that screw...
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In is easy, it's getting it out thats the issue.
 
Take it out and man up. I got mine out and it sounds like the devil singing, that's not even the best bit. The best bit is the gargle, burble and back fire on the off throttle. Love it!!
 
Mtpete said:
Take it out and man up. I got mine out and it sounds like the devil singing, that's not even the best bit. The best bit is the gargle, burble and back fire on the off throttle. Love it!!
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Agreed, although I'm going to block my AIS so will get reduced backfire but it should run better.
 
Mtpete said:
Take it out and man up. I got mine out and it sounds like the devil singing, that's not even the best bit. The best bit is the gargle, burble and back fire on the off throttle. Love it!!
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Hahaha i love it out...but i want to do track day and i think it'll be too loud, dare i say it or is it in my head, but it 'seems' to be smoother with the baffle in?
 
emptyoh9 said:
Hahaha i love it out...but i want to do track day and i think it'll be too loud, dare i say it or is it in my head, but it 'seems' to be smoother with the baffle in?
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I'm not sure, I pull my baffle out as soon as the pipe went on. I never rode it with it in.
 
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