Wilsons Sandbox

Jim, --snip-- Sounds like I should repost my muffler mod instructions for you. I think this is exactly what you're looking for: --/snip-- How I did the muffler mod (a.k.a. tweetyectomy) What you need: 2" metal hole saw 4" of 1" diameter dowel a drill bit of the appropriate size for the hole saw a pair of needle nosed pliers a GOOD drill a 1 7/8" or 2" OD piece of exhaust pipe or exhaust tip a hacksaw sandpaper hi-temp matte black barbecue paint a magnet on a stick (optional) A few bucks to pay a welder. * Chuck the drill bit and drill a longitudinal hole in the dowel. (The dowel will serve as a guide to keep the hole saw centered while cutting the back of your muffler.) * Unchuck the drill bit and chuck in the hole saw. * Attach the drill bit to the hole saw and tighten. * Slip the dowel over the drill bit. * Slide the whole contraption into the opening of your exhaust. * Cut the hole starting with slow speed and slow feed until you get a groove that the hole saw will ride in. Use cutting oil or similar applied at intervals while you're cutting. * Once the groove is created, you can increase the speed of the drill. * When you're getting close to breaking through, be careful not to push too hard and ram the hole saw into the guts of the muffler. * Tweety should come out easily if you grasp it with the needle nose pliers. * Use the magnet to pick up any shavings that fell into the muffler. * Stick the exhaust tip into the hole and guesstimate how much you want to cut off to leave the desired amount protruding. * Cut the exhaust tip to length with the hacksaw. * Have someone weld it in for you. (Midas did it for me for 20 bucks) * Surface sand all exposed metal to allow for best paint adhesion * Rattle-can the bare metal parts. * Start and listen to your new better-sounding, freer-flowing exhaust. Here are the pictures of my exhaust mod. Please excuse the sloppy weld, I guess the guy was having a bad day or something... http://www.flickr.com/photos/39547532@N03/sets/72157619806103287/ -Jeff Khoury

Roger, Lots of good descriptors except, Location, Location, Location. revmaaatin.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bali_blu" wrote: > > Hi All, > Getting a feel for the market. I have an '07 model that I am considering selling. > > Original owner, bought new April '07 > Black (the fastest... oh, never mind) > 22,000 (big) smiles > Oil changed @ every 1000 (really) > > --Replacement parts-- > Stainless steel oil filter > Eagle Mike Doo, torsion spring option > Progressive front fork springs > Happy Trails K-9 fork brace > MSR skid plate > MSR brush guards > MSR wide foot pegs > Dual Star rear brake master cylinder guard and HD mount > Dual Star billet mirror re-mount > Dual Star stainless steel exhaust heat shield > TPI radiator guards > > --Consumable parts-- > LED rear bulb > Silverstar head lamp (woohoo) > Kenda 270 tires with 90% remaining on front 70% remaining on rear > Fresh clutch cable > Fresh brakes front and rear >2000 miles ago > > --Extras-- > Wolfman tank bag and alpha rear duffel > > > Work due: > -fork fluid replacement > -radiator fan replacement (have replacement fan) > Could probably use a new battery, and a rear shock rebuild/upgrade. > > All service records available > > Let me know your thoughts. > > Thanks, > Roger >