muffler advise needed

[remichi]

I have a different muffler than most people it seems, see the picture:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michisunited/7660955062/in/set-72157629595539665/

The exhaust system comes in different parts:

- pipe connected to engine
- main muffler
- end piece
- inside there is a kind of silencer
- All these parts are connected by a long bolt and nuts

It seems a lot of air is escaping through the various openings though and also the exhaust is rather loud. Does anyone have any advise on how to make less air escape and make this muffler quieter?

Ordering a new chrome one is not an option as my location is Kenya and most places won't ship to Kenya.

I plan to weld the pipe to the main muffler and maybe even plan to weld everything together. Don't think I really need to open the exhaust. I sprayed the muffler with high heat black paint but it started coming off after the first ride. I ordered exhaust wrap which I will hopefully be able to put on nicely.

For more pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michisunited/sets/72157629595539665/with/7660955062/

 

[Al.Fisherman]

I have a different muffler than most people it seems, see the picture:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michisunited/7660955062/in/set-72157629595539665/

The exhaust system comes in different parts:

- pipe connected to engine
- main muffler
- end piece
- inside there is a kind of silencer
- All these parts are connected by a long bolt and nuts

It seems a lot of air is escaping through the various openings though and also the exhaust is rather loud. Does anyone have any advise on how to make less air escape and make this muffler quieter?

Ordering a new chrome one is not an option as my location is Kenya and most places won't ship to Kenya.

I plan to weld the pipe to the main muffler and maybe even plan to weld everything together. Don't think I really need to open the exhaust. I sprayed the muffler with high heat black paint but it started coming off after the first ride. I ordered exhaust wrap which I will hopefully be able to put on nicely.

For more pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michisunited/sets/72157629595539665/with/7660955062/

Wielding/brazing is a good option. Use a locking nut on the end cap. Have never had a cap come off. I didn't see a inline filter, so if you don't have one put one on. Where did you get a kit like that, I have never seen one as you pictured. I see shipping a muffler would be out of the question, as USPO from here to Kenya would be around $35.00, + the part cost. It looks like extra mounting parts (that I've never seen)...did you use them?