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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: kjk concours on June 19, 2013, 07:40:13 PM

Title: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: kjk concours on June 19, 2013, 07:40:13 PM

Got my delkevic muffler today and it came with two baffles. The first one is in the muffler the way it was shipped. The second one was in the box has a bunch of holes in it. I don't remember reading it came with two baffles, just one that you can remove. Also in the box is a two inch bracket with two holes drilled in it. Anyone on this two items.

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: udoggie on June 19, 2013, 08:15:24 PM

Mine just had the one installed, and none in the box.

I got the tri CF 18".

I like how it sounds with it in, and haven't taken it out (at least yet...)

Jeff

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: kjk concours on June 20, 2013, 07:21:22 PM

Did your's come with a two inch bracket with two holes drilled in it.

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: curly on June 22, 2013, 07:13:39 AM

Mine only came with the baffle already installed, no second baffle.

The bracket with holes in it is used as a "push down" so the pipe will clear the saddle bag. If you don't use it and mount the pipe where your stock one was attached when you put the bag back on it will hit the pipe. I'll try and find a picture for you.

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: jwolffie on June 22, 2013, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: kjk concours on June 19, 2013, 07:40:13 PM

Got my delkevic muffler today and it came with two baffles. The first one is in the muffler the way it was shipped. The second one was in the box has a bunch of holes in it. I don't remember reading it came with two baffles, just one that you can remove. Also in the box is a two inch bracket with two holes drilled in it. Anyone on this two items.

can you post a picture of the baffle with the holes?

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: RideBellChain on June 24, 2013, 11:00:30 AM

I have the 18" stainless pipe (oval).  Pulled the baffle and never looked back. Sounds nice and quiet until I twist the throttle (hard).  It's just that little screw holding it in, but it's sticky, so you can pry it slowly with a thin screwdriver in the hole.  Use leverage, we're not cavemen, and then you won't get hurt when it comes free.

I do notice a little extra vibration in the handlebars at around 90mph in 6th gear, but I'm starting to think I should sync the fuel injectors before looking elsewhere for the vibrations.  I know if I pull in the clutch and let the motor idle it goes away completely, and I don't remember feeling anything until recently.

Any thoughts, guys?

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: gPink on June 24, 2013, 05:01:19 PM

Once off idle how relevant is FI sync?

Title: Re: Delkevic muffler question
Post by: RideBellChain on June 26, 2013, 11:26:30 AM

I don't know, but I've read several times that this is a cause of vibration...