HareBrain Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 The bike I just bought came with the Akro exhaust and the baffle already removed. When I came to try to fit it, the baffle was really tight. I couldn't push it all the way in by hand, and even then I had to use pliers to pull it out again. Is that normal? I didn't want to try with a mallet etc till I found out more. Thanks in advance! ETA: just occurred to me that maybe it would be easier when it's been running and the exhaust is hot and has expanded a bit. I'll try that next dry day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted October 25, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted October 25, 2019 It’s a tight fit, so that’s normal, I just push mine in for the MOT and remove it after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 25, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted October 25, 2019 5 hours ago, HareBrain said: ETA: just occurred to me that maybe it would be easier when it's been running and the exhaust is hot and has expanded a bit. I'll try that next dry day Surely the inner walls of the tube that holds the spud will expand to make the hole smaller??? Try cleaning the inside where it slides in. Otherwise, consider leaving it out....LOUD EXHAUSTS SAVE LIVES! Mine has been out for 3 years, not failed an MoT and sounds very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HareBrain Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks guys. It literally can't be pushed in at the moment, but I'll try cleaning (if warming it up doesn't work). I might end up leaving it out, but I'd like to see how it sounds with it in. I live in a narrow terraced street that's a bit of an echo-box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 26, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted October 26, 2019 6 hours ago, HareBrain said: .....but I'd like to see how it sounds with it in. Too quiet 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Me Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 What's an MoT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 27, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted October 27, 2019 7 hours ago, VFR4Me said: What's an MoT? Stands for Ministry of Transport (Test), an olde English term for a UK government organisation which no longer exists requiring an annual test of roadworthiness that all vehicles must pass on their 3rd and subsequent birthdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HareBrain Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 9 hours ago, VFR4Me said: What's an MoT? That reminds me ... On 10/25/2019 at 5:39 PM, Thumbs said: I just push mine in for the MOT and remove it after Mine came with a new MOT with baffle out, so it can't be necessary. But do you not bother using the bolt? That looks like a real PITA to do up. 1 hour ago, Skids said: Ministry of Transport (Test), an olde English term for a UK government organisation which no longer exists I bet loads of younger drivers say MOT without having a clue what it stands for. It's a bit like the save icon being a 3.5" floppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Me Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Ahhhhh.... Some places in the US have vehicle inspections that you must do prior to getting the vehicles registration renewed. It varies state to state... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HareBrain Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 1:04 PM, HareBrain said: ETA: just occurred to me that maybe it would be easier when it's been running and the exhaust is hot and has expanded a bit. Nope. Experimenting with swapping the baffle in and out (as far as I can get it) and the engine running, it muffles the bass, but this is only noticeable when idling. Doesn't sound much different at all when revved. I can't imagine I'll be doing many 4am starts on it, so it should be OK left out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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