BMW R1150GS Muffler Modification Hosting （宝马R1150GS消声器修改托管）.pdf

BMW R1150GS Muffler Modification Página 1 de 7 BMW R1150GS Muffler Modification by Keith Wilkerson Some Background When I purchased my used R1150GS, it came equipped with a Two Brothers Racing titanium exhaust system. In short, I hated it. It was far too loud and, worse, it popped and backfired whenever the engine decelerated. It short order, I traded the system for a whispery quiet stock exhaust set-up. Still, I was convinced that there had to be something in between these two extremes. Being a dyed hard experimenter, I decided to check into the possibility of modifying the stock BMW exhaust system. Thanks to the magical world of E-Bay, I located an almost new R1150GS muffler and catalytic converter to use as a guinea pig (FYI: $75). If I ruined it, I’d still have my original exhaust system. The result of my muffler experiment exceeded my expectations and the step by step procedure is documented as follows. (Next comes the catalytic converter modification – not yet completed) Disclaimer Be aware that modifications to your exhaust system may void your warranty, may violate Federal laws, and possibly render your bike illegal for use both on and off the road. Of course, none of these laws seem to apply to the legions of un-muffled Harleys that currently occupy the highways. Disassembly 1. Remove the muffler from your bike. It’s a two bolt operation: one on the muffler clamp and another on the hanger b