Exhaust re-packing material

[PWABO]

Hi all,

I have a set of TBR CF cans on my FZ6 & I think it's probably time I looked into repacking them. I watched a "Delboy's garage" video on youtube where he used normal household loft/attic insulation to repack his. Is this acceptable, can I use this instead, or should I stop being such a pussy & buy the proper kit?

It's really not that expensive I suppose, I think it's about £25 all in, but if I could use loft insulation it'll cost me bugger all & I could do it tonight ready for the big bike night tomorrow!!

Thanks guys;

M@

 

[Erci]

I believe it is the same material as regular insulation. The kit is just nicely pre-cut and packaged.

Having said that, I wouldn't mess around with this on a CF can. If it was alu, maybe, but having my CF can explode on me because my packing material burned off.. I would not risk it.

Not to mention your attic would eventually get very drafty

 

[PWABO]

Thanks Eric. Yep, you're right!

Plus, there are bugs in our attic, eewwrrrchchc!

 

[PWABO]

Sorry Erci, I read & typed your username wrong! My apologies.

 

[Motogiro]

I'm repacking mine with some left over styrofoam peanuts I saved from a postal package....

 

[Erci]

I'm repacking mine with some left over styrofoam peanuts I saved from a postal package....

Better yet, go with REAL peanuts!! Every time the bike warms up = delicious smell

 

[Erci]

Sorry Erci, I read & typed your username wrong! My apologies.

Funny how many don't even notice.. and that's exactly where the username comes from.. my body kept typing "Eric" as "Erci" in Yahoo messenger, many years ago

 

[Motogiro]

Better yet, go with REAL peanuts!! Every time the bike warms up = delicious smell

Or popcorn! Good smell, a new kind of de-cel popping! :rockon:

 

[PWABO]

Funny how many don't even notice.. and that's exactly where the username comes from.. my body kept typing "Eric" as "Erci" in Yahoo messenger, many years ago

Tee-hee-hee!

 

[PWABO]

Food is ALWAYS the best way to go haha!

I have found this, if it helps others? Pay close attention to number 1

 

[Erci]

a new kind of de-cel popping! :rockon:

Well played! :thumbup:

 

[FinalImpact]

Well played! :thumbup:

Finally, A good use for this... Blah

 

[FinalImpact]

Or popcorn! Good smell, a new kind of de-cel popping! :rockon:

Dear god - bad thoughts have come to play... you know how the FZ header can hold pebbles and "other" goodies.... haha! let the Kernel's cook! That would be so funny... Sitting in traffic with popcorn flying out!

 

[Wildcat_drvr]

Rock Wool,,?!?!,,,Then you could Jam,
With Jimi and Janis,,going through the chicanes!
It might even be able to take the HEAT!

Rich

 

[PWABO]

Rock Wool,,?!?!,,,Then you could Jam,
With Jimi and Janis,,going through the chicanes!
It might even be able to take the HEAT!

Rich

Haha, I like it!

 

[FinalImpact]

When i bought the TBro exh the seller handed over a bag of packing material. I want to say he bought it from the manufacture.
If yours is rivited w/SS rivits, have Fun!

 

[Motogiro]

Food is ALWAYS the best way to go haha!

I have found this, if it helps others? Pay close attention to number 1

Thank you! Great information! Now I'm inspired to do mine. I notice the tone has changed quite a bit over time.

 

[PWABO]

Thank you! Great information! Now I'm inspired to do mine. I notice the tone has changed quite a bit over time.

No worries matey! :thumbup:

 

[PWABO]

When i bought the TBro exh the seller handed over a bag of packing material. I want to say he bought it from the manufacture.
If yours is rivited w/SS rivits, have Fun!

Ah right, one of "THOSE" jobs is it? Think I'll make a jig & get em out with my drill press then! Thanks for the heads up bud! :thumbup:

 

[motojoe122]

When I had my dirtbike, I repacked the FMF pipe several times. I don't remember it being that difficult. I did use the manufacturer recommended material tho. This winter my LV's carbons will be getting new stuffing.