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ummm...LOUD

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by grutz, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. grutz

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    I was riding the bike home from baseball practice tonight (I coach) when the bike suddenly got, well, loud. I had just opened it up on the expressway when it happened. Really deep rumble. I wouldn't mind, but now it seems to bog down at low rpms. Checked the exhaust when I got home and didn't find any leaks. The right muffler is definately louder than the left, though. Any thoughts? Thanks.
     
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    You may have blown out your baffle. When that happens you reduce your back pressure and this can change the attitude of your engine.
     
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    So, is there any adjustments I can do? Or do I have to replace the muffler?
     
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    Just an update, found a temporary solution. Used some medium grade steel wool. Just unrolled it, then stuffed it into the holes the PO drilled in the back plate. A bit quieter, and she doesn't bog down at low RPMs now.
     
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    i had the same thing happen today it sounds like, i wasnt revving my bike really that hard but when i was returning from my ride i noticed it was bogging down and i had to keep it revved at stop lights, it would hover around 1000 rpm but i didnt let it go below that, i was wondering if it was a similar problem. I have a 81 xj 550 seca by the way
     
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