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Taking muffler off

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Connor, Jun 19, 2016.

  1. Connor

    Connor New Member

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    Hi I have a 1982 xj650 maxim will it hurt to take mufflers of ?
     
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    bmarzka Active Member

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    Are you planning on running it without mufflers?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Only if you don't put them back on.
     
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    ^ FTW!
     
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    I run with gutted pipes. Hasn't hurt anything, except maybe some eardrums
     
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    Yes just taking mufflers off will it hurt the engine at all?
     
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    You'll lose a lot of torque, the bike will be gutless until you approach redline.
     
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    I had a dream that I was a muffler on a Harley. Woke up exhausted.:D (Gawd, that was bad.)
     
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