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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Tv on December 09, 2009, 04:52:57 AM

Title: Muffler question
Post by: Tv on December 09, 2009, 04:52:57 AM

Of the two mufflers fitted, one has a square 'dent' which looks like it's been put there for clearance reasons.  My muffler with 'dent' is on the right side of the bike.  

Is that the right (correct) side?
REgards

Title: Re: Muffler question
Post by: Bob_Roller on December 09, 2009, 07:02:27 AM

I believe the dent is for clearance to remove the rear axle, I'm at work, so I can't take a look at the bike right now .

Title: Re: Muffler question
Post by: Barry on December 09, 2009, 07:02:57 AM

Indentation should normally be on the left side to allow withdrawl of the wheel spindle. (just checked mine out in the carpark Bob)

Title: Re: Muffler question
Post by: Tv on December 09, 2009, 03:55:55 PM

Thanks, I thought that was the case but I got mixed up when re-assembling and they seemed to fit better this way.  Back to the shed!!!!
Thanks for your help
Tony

Title: Re: Muffler question
Post by: Lucky_Lou on December 10, 2009, 01:12:29 PM

Quote

Thanks, I thought that was the case but I got mixed up when re-assembling and they seemed to fit better this way.  Back to the shed!!!!
Thanks for your help
Tony

Didnt think you could get them the wrong way with the mounting bracket and the inlet angle??
Lou

Title: Re: Muffler question
Post by: Tv on December 11, 2009, 03:57:07 AM

Yeah, you can and they seem to fit OK but they point inward at the back.  I thought I had 'em the wrong way but it was late and I was over it.  Today I changed them over, put the original carbs back on, re-assembled the oil filter stuff, tuned it all up and zoomed around the hills for a while.  It needs more work but it's fun

Thanks and regards
Tv