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Preserving New Silencers

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adespin:
Yesterday i ordered a new set of silencers from David Silver, K2 version for my K1 as i would like a quieter system and i'm not concerned with the performance drop (I'm an old git of 70) and they are also a damn sight cheaper than the K1's. Has anybody who has bought a new system taken any precaution against internal corrosion? i'm contemplating pouring a quart (thats an age thing) of engine oil into each silencer, giving it a good shake around then emptying out. Does anybody see a problem with this ?

JamesH:


This is what you’re dealing with internally (HM341’s)...may struggle to lubricate everything but might not be such a bad idea (just make sure first startup is in a well ventilated area!!!)

adespin:
Wow, major surgery!! did you manage to resurrect the silencer(s), if so any pic's ?

MarkCR750:
Hi,  not a lot you can do really, keep them clean externally, but they rot from the inside out due to condensation and water vapour which is a by product of combustion, you could dry them internally after each ride with a blower, but that’s a bind, look at it this way, how long did the originals last?, probably many years!, will you still own the bike when it becomes a problem?.

Arch stanton:
I would suggest using Hydraulic oil.
As it has very low viscosity & it creeps into every nook & cranny.
Sean.

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