MArkS Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The Mistral carbon fibre slipons on my 2002 Tenni have grown annoyingly loud in the past year. I suspect that the packing has been destroyed by exhaust pulses over the years. Have any of you rebuilt your Mistrals? Any help with materials & procedures greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I remember hearing from one the manufacturers (Two Brothers, not Mistral) that a big V-twin will need repacking once a year since closed throttle engine braking was destructive to the packing. That was their explanation. That said, I haven't heard anyone here repacking their canisters. Not that they don't need it, but somebody's gotta take those loud pipes out and save lives . . . Seriously, though, did you check directly with Mistral to see if they have a kit or their own recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 The Mistral carbon fibre slipons on my 2002 Tenni have grown annoyingly loud in the past year. I suspect that the packing has been destroyed by exhaust pulses over the years. Have any of you rebuilt your Mistrals? Any help with materials & procedures greatly appreciated. some manufacturers sell rebuild kits with the glass material and rivets etc.Personally I have always just wrapped the center perferated tube with 1 wrap of 50mm woven glass tape without adhesive and then packed the rest with fibreglass wool from roof insulation batts. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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