Exhaust baffles

[Bill Hamilton]

Please excuse me for asking this question...It may be common knowledge but this is my vigin experience here.....
I have a 1992 @ and have just removed the motor for some much needed maitenance / rebuild.
As I removed the exhaust pipes from the cylinder heads, I notoced what appeared to be large washers welded into the necks of the pipes just inside the pipes. If they came from the factory then I can only assume that they are designed to restrict exhaust flow therefore limit HP and performance. I have never come across this in a bike or any other motor and am seeking some guidance regarding the next appropriate step to take... Like remove the restrictions ...................
Any input would be appreciated.

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I stand or fall by my decisions......Boy have I pulled some boners.

Capt. Billy

[Thunder]

The bike uses soft gaskets when fitting the headers to provide a seal, you can get them from Honda dealers or a number of suppliers, could these be what you have found? Pictures would be useful.

Restriction of HP is generally through full input rather than exhaust output.

[thetimkirby]

......Boy have I pulled some boners.Capt. Billy

I sincerely hope this means something else in Canada.

[Farcall]

I sincerely hope this means something else in Canada.

Err... something to do with being a bonehead from time to time I reckon.


Anyway... where's those pics captbilly????

[Bill Hamilton]

I have pics but do not know how to load them. please help
Thanks