Vance Hines Exhaust

[Nessism]

Okay, I’ve got some of the material, but I could not manage to get the baffle out. Seemed like you’d just take the bolt out of the side and slide, but mine won’t budge. Any suggestions? (It’s not real loud, but it’s been on the bike about eight years and it’s louder now than I’d like.)

The baffles tend glue themselves in with carbon and rust buildup. Not sure what to suggest other than maybe some heat and brute force.

[rphillips]

sometimes they are pretty tight. Straighten a coathanger, bend a tight hook on both ends, slide both ends (hooks) down in the baffel & hook opposite sides of the tube. Put a hammer handle thru the "U", sticking out, so you can get a good grip, & yank like heck.

[estagor]

Hey guys just an update I picked up some rolled insulation and one wrap around the baffle. It sounds great, I ordered some of the "special" insulation at my local dealer for about 14 cdn..lol...and will put it in when it arrives. I don't want the rust factor to come into play. I was frustrated with the idle but putting the insulation helped balance the bike out it's running great... now I have to hope the winter stays away.

Just a note I had a little problem getting the baffle out, a coat hanger and a little nut loosening spray (over priced WD)and it popped right out...

Gord

[67fire]

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Yeah!!

Eric