First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Stock To Lightly Modified
winter progress
WTF304:
Sorry for the odd facing photos, they weren't taken that way and i have no clue how they turned sideways.
J6G1Z:
I try to warn everyone that the EMGO reverse megaphone is loud. That's why I recommend the 2-piece model so you can re-pack it with stainless steel wool and/or fiberglass silencing material. You might try pulling the core out to see if it is even wrapped.
The good thing about all that noise is that it doesn't get much louder at cruising RPM & it's all behind you. Now other motorists & pedestrians, etc, will hear you coming. ;D
J.
WTF304:
Well i found the reason to it being soo loud, poorly packed core. When i opened it up and removed the core this was what i found.
Looks like I'm going to repack a brand new out of the box muffler. Any suggestions?... I have read of different type of materials so is there one i should be on the look out for ?
scottly:
I've used Pink Panther type fiberglass building insulation; works well for silencing, but burns out very quickly.
I've also used woven fiberglass cloth, such as used for lamination of surfboards; not the best for silencing due to the tight weave, but longer lasting.
The muffler on my FT was packed with proper fiberglass packing, I think FMF brand? So far it seems to work well. The trick is to pack it not too tight, nor too loose. ;)
WTF304:
Haven't had a chance to get any packing yet, but for now everything is done. I'll work on the cosmetic stuff as time goes by, she isn't the prettiest bike but mechanically sound.
Would like to tear down to the frame and repaint every inch of it, but that might be next winters project.
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