Muffled to death

Glyn · Post by **Glyn** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:34 pm

I just took off my MTC loudish cans and replaced with the originals. This has turned a loud but smooth and refined(ish) bike, into a complete nail. It doesn't want to tick over, it jerks and surges at low speed and is unpleasant to ride. When I fitted the MTCs I made no changes to jets or adjustments or anything and it was great. I need to have the quiet cans on as I go out early and the neighbours may get fractious. It seems as if the standard cans are bunged up. Can I get them to bits without an angle grinder? I took the three screws out and that did nothing, should I hit something?

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:17 pm

Used to have to fit the originals for an MOT, never had any problems with the running of the bike.

Dave E

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:29 pm

I don't think they're meant to come apart Glyn.

nukes · Post by **nukes** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:24 pm

Holesaw anyone

Post by **phuk72** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:13 am

The cans can be taken apart but it involves some cutting and isn't as simple as removign a few bolts.

If you didn't rejet then they should be absolotely fine - are you sure the cans are clear of any obstructions?

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:03 am

phuk72 wrote: If you didn't rejet then they should be absolotely fine - are you sure the cans are clear of any obstructions?

Needlejets yet again?
High flow pipes ok....put on restrictive and itÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s a fatty?

trixynut · Post by **trixynut** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:05 pm

I'd check the original cans you've put back on for mice or other small rodents!

Glyn · Post by **Glyn** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:51 pm

Hi all,
thanks for the advice. I'll check for rodents but they will burn off anyway after a while. It seems a bit better today, I'm probably leaving a trail of smoking mice in my wake. will check again at the weekend.

Glyn..