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  • 1234loft
    XSive
    • Jul 2012
    • 77
    • Madison, Wisc.

    #1

    Kerker

    I have an 80 special with a 4 into one Kerker.
    The Muffler is shot.
    There is no baffle, and there is a hole in the side by the Kerker label.

    I have been searching for a reasonable replacement, but no luck so far.
    Does anyone have good alternative??

    I thought about a 2 1/2" inlet glasspac, but I am afraid it will be too loud.

    The bike really runs good with this no baffle Kerker pipe. I was surprised.

    However, I would gladly give up a little performance for less noise.
  • natemoen
    Master of XSology
    • May 2010
    • 8640
    • Fargo

    #2
    Nathan
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    • 1234loft
      XSive
      • Jul 2012
      • 77
      • Madison, Wisc.

      #3
      Thanks for the link.
      I did not see those baffles.
      Unfortunately I will need a muffler and a baffle.
      The muffler has a hole in it.

      I was hoping there was an alternative to a new super trap muffler.

      Guess I have to bite the bullet. Ha

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      • Old Red
        XStremely XSive
        • Jul 2012
        • 290
        • Greenville, NC

        #4
        [QUOTE=1234loft;416591]I have an 80 special with a 4 into one Kerker.


        I thought about a 2 1/2" inlet glasspac, but I am afraid it will be too loud.


        I don't think the glasspac will be too loud. I had a friend put them on a GL1100 Wing and they sounded good.

        The Other Earl
        80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
        and new to me 78 standard dresser

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8629
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          You can use just about any aftermarket universal muffler can that JCW or Dennis Kirk sells, but you will need a piece of pipe fabbed up to fit between the header and the can. Muffler shop can do this.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • 1234loft
            XSive
            • Jul 2012
            • 77
            • Madison, Wisc.

            #6
            I cannot find much with a 2 1/2 inlet diameter except glass pack.

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            • jetmechmarty
              Master of XSology
              • Nov 2003
              • 7761
              • Coldwater, Mississippi

              #7
              You aren't looking hard enough.




              I found this one in 15 seconds.

              SuperTrapp Universal Muffler
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • 1234loft
                XSive
                • Jul 2012
                • 77
                • Madison, Wisc.

                #8
                You are quick.
                I just found this one. $ 212 for a muffler.


                https://www.denniskirk.com/universal....prd/43950.sku

                The only other alternative is a auto glass pack.

                Thanks for the link

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                • 1234loft
                  XSive
                  • Jul 2012
                  • 77
                  • Madison, Wisc.

                  #9
                  I will put a post in the "parts wanted" section for an old Kerker.

                  Before I spend that much money on a new 4/1 muffler , I would rather go 2/2.
                  A total new mac system is only about 350.
                  Then I can also install a center stand.

                  Thanks for getting back with the supertrapp stuff.
                  It is hard to justify.


                  Ah the decisions when breathing life into these old scooters.

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                  • bikerphil
                    Master of XSology
                    • Jan 2008
                    • 8629
                    • South Flori-DUH

                    #10


                    Just beware that there are 2 different size kerker systems, the more popular one has IIRC a 2 1/4 outlet, then there is the larger 2 1/2. Worst case you can use an adapter if the above is the wrong size for you.
                    2H7 (79) owned since '89
                    3H3 owned since '06

                    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                    • jetmechmarty
                      Master of XSology
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 7761
                      • Coldwater, Mississippi

                      #11
                      You can use an automotive Super Trapp. They make them in stainless.

                      Another alternative is a new exhaust while the stock remains. No one manufactures XS1100 exhaust any longer.

                      The price on these has gone up about $80 since the last time I looked.

                      Mac exhaust
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                      • TallBob
                        Truly XSive
                        • Sep 2011
                        • 160
                        • Greensburg, PENN.

                        #12
                        I have a complete Mac 4-1 exhaust that is missing the baffle,but the only rust on it is just cosmetic. The header pipe and muffler cone are solid. I would let it go for $75.00 if you wanted to go that route. Thanks,Bob

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                        • bikerphil
                          Master of XSology
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 8629
                          • South Flori-DUH

                          #13
                          Originally posted by bikerphil
                          http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-Yamaha-...86adf1&vxp=mtr

                          Just beware that there are 2 different size kerker systems, the more popular one has IIRC a 2 1/4 outlet, then there is the larger 2 1/2. Worst case you can use an adapter if the above is the wrong size for you.
                          Sorry I didn't see the $80 shipping charge for this.
                          2H7 (79) owned since '89
                          3H3 owned since '06

                          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                          • 1234loft
                            XSive
                            • Jul 2012
                            • 77
                            • Madison, Wisc.

                            #14
                            Tall Bob, Thanks for the offer.

                            I think I will keep on looking for an old kerker muffler.

                            The one on ebay is cheap and poor condition, a good price, but $80 for shipping. WOW

                            A new Mac 2 into 2 will go on the bike if I cannot find a pipe for my headers.

                            I may try an auto glass pack to see how it works. From what I have read on this site, my expectations are very low.

                            I just put a message in the "parts wanted" section. You never know..

                            Thanks again

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                            • WMarshy
                              XS-XJ Guru
                              • Apr 2009
                              • 2402
                              • Mexico NY

                              #15
                              Did you happen to see this?

                              '79 XS11 F
                              Stock except K&N

                              '79 XS11 SF
                              Stock, no title.

                              '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                              GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                              "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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