BansheeRider87 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hey guys, Thought I would take pictures along the way of re-packing my silencers for others to see how its done. I have done it a couple times and pretty happy at the end. Heres quick step-by-step of how do do it :thumbsup: ! I would highly recommened using gloves when handling packing, You'll itch like crazy if you dont! Start by removing the 3 bolts located at the back of your silencer. Some pipes may have more or less bolts. Next, carefully pull out the silencer core. This should be pretty easy to pull out. If its stuck and wont budge, a couple taps of a hammer on the hanger will loosen it. (This step is optional) Remove the silencer end cap. This will make it alot easier to remove the packing. Drill out the two riviots on the end. Using something long, gentally tap the inside of the cap till it pops out. Once the cap is off you'll notice the baffle inside the cap. Remove it and clean out the cap and baffle. Once both cap and baffle are clean replace the baffle back in to end cap with exhaust sealer. Dont forget the sealer or you'll have leaks! Now remove all the old, burt up packing. With the end cap off you can push it through with a screw driver or a piece of wood. If you dont remove the cap you will have to pull it all out from the open end. Once that is done, put the end cap back on with some more sealer around the outside. Slide it in and replace the riviots. Next lay out your new packing. Place the silencer core across the packing. Cut about 1inch to 1 1/2 more on the outlet end. This extra will go into the collar on end of the pipe and cap. Next roll the packing around the silencer core and finish with a couple pieces of masking tape. This will hold it onto the silencer core and make it easier to put back in. Finally slide the silencer core with new packing back into the silencer and your DONE! I always stuff pieces of packing into the silencer while I'm incerting the core back in. Just to be sure it has enough packing and its nice and tight. Put the 3 bolts back into the silencer. Now your ready to put your newly packed pipes on your quad and hit the trails :thumbsup: ! 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Nice write-up. Side note: I like how you cut some length off those silencers. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeRider87 Posted December 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Nice write-up. Side note: I like how you cut some length off those silencers. Looks good. I forgot to post this pic. took 2 1/2inches off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05.Banshee.SE Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I vote to stickie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I vote to stickie! What exactly is the purpose of the silencer packing? Does it effect performance or is it just to reduce dB? Anything particular to use for packing or is that just fiberglass insulation with the paper removed? SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 What exactly is the purpose of the silencer packing? Does it effect performance or is it just to reduce dB? Anything particular to use for packing or is that just fiberglass insulation with the paper removed? SP Nobody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNick Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 What exactly is the purpose of the silencer packing? Does it effect performance or is it just to reduce dB? SP Well 1st of all it will quiet your bike down so it's not so zingy sounding.. :biggrin: And I also read somewhere that worn out packing or no packing will cause a sufficient reduction in power because of no back pressure...Somethin along those lines..Anyways JUST DO IT..It will sound better which was a +9999999999 for me..haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some87 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 What exactly is the purpose of the silencer packing? Does it effect performance or is it just to reduce dB? Anything particular to use for packing or is that just fiberglass insulation with the paper removed? SP http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDet...odFamilyId=8816 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good old Pink Panther corning house insulation is all we use....and it's a LOT cheaper, and possibly you already have some laying around the house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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