BCR Laser exhaust baffles....

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:35 pm

Hi everyone,

I just recently bought an '05 BCR (my first BMW bike !).
I have Remus cans coming with the bike but what I was wonder was
can the baffles be removed from the original Laser system that's fitted
standard to the '05 model ?
I had a quick look but there doesn't seem to be any obvious way of
removing them.
Having said that, are the Remus cans any good ??

Thanks,
Mark.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:52 pm

Think you just have to use a small drill or Dremel-type die-grinder to remove the spot weld at the tailpipe that holds the baffle in.

Andrew S's last BCR had just that mod

I keep meaning to do the same

Al

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:04 pm

Hi Al,

I must have a look for those welds. Either that or I'll just wait til the
Remus pipes arrive........I need more noise !!!

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:16 pm

Mark,

Al is right and my old BCR did have the baffles removed from the Laser's. However it was Nigel Wood who removed them, so I am sure he will be along to tell you how to do it.

By the way I would not go the Remus route, it is reported that the bike actually has less power with them fitted.

Andrew

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:27 pm

Correct grind of spot weld with dremell and then pull ot baffle/db killer.

To refit use small nut & bolt/pk screw

Bob

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:33 pm

Thanks for the tip guys. I'll check it out possibly tomorrow.
As for the Remus, I've read that too (that they can sap power). Pity they
were ordered before I read that...........
By the way, what does the Laser system sound like with the baffles
removed ?

Cheers again for the help.

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:35 pm

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:38 pm

I secretly want the neighbours to think that I have a Messerschmitt in my
garage...............!!

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:28 pm

andrew s wrote:However it was Nigel Wood who removed them, so I am sure he will be along to tell you how to do it.

If the ones that BMW fitted to the 2004/5 bikes are the same as the ones sold aftermarket, then there are also a couple of small tack welds in each end pipe.

Once you have drilled out the main spot weld, you need to break those tack welds before trying to get the baffle out. I always found that a sharp blow with a 'twatting' hammer inwards was the easiest and quickest way. Then you can pull them out easily.

sandbar

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:36 pm

Once again, cheers for the info !
This really is a good site !!

Mark.

RoLoo · Post by **RoLoo** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:58 am

bcr_rep05 wrote:...I secretly want the neighbours to think that I have a Messerschmitt in my garage...

...well ; than don't forget to ditch the catalyc converter...

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:25 pm

Is ditching the cat just a case of replacing it with a "y" pipe ?? And if
so what happens to the Lamda sensor ?
Also where can these pipes be bought ?

RoLoo · Post by **RoLoo** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:14 pm

bcr_rep05 wrote:
1) Is ditching the cat just a case of replacing it with a "y" pipe ??
2) And if so what happens to the Lamda sensor ?
3) Also where can these pipes be bought ?

1) yes
2) no worries, it can be fitted in Y-pipe
3) the man who can sell you a Laser or Remus exhaust, can also sell you a Y-pipe

bcr_rep05 · Post by **bcr_rep05** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:13 pm

Cheers, I'll look into that.

iandunn1100ss · Post by **iandunn1100ss** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:59 am

Does anyone have a spare baffle i can buy please?.

ian