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Jan 16, 2011 | 04:12 PM

kruuz2003

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From: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Reinhart Tips

Anybody got a solution to get the Reinhart tips off? All set screws undone, soaked with penetrating oil and they won't budge.

Jan 16, 2011 | 04:29 PM

brunosrk

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This is what worked for me; took screws out then removed the tips and baffles together as one piece. used a strap wrench around the tips to get them moving. After you have the whole thing out use a rubber mallet to knock the tips off.

Jan 16, 2011 | 04:40 PM

kruuz2003

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Thanks...it's very frustrating...and I didn't want to damage them if I wasn't ableto get them off. Black tips now purple...not a good look!

Jan 16, 2011 | 04:41 PM

HogAir

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When I took mine off to replace the tips that had turned purple, I took it out for a ride to heat up the mufflers. As soon as I hit the garage I took out the screws and used a strap wrench to twist them out. A set of leather work gloves will also be needed for the hot tips and baffles.
That was three years ago and the replacement tips are still black...

Jan 16, 2011 | 04:54 PM

kruuz2003

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Thanks ...at -20C uphere in Niagara Falls, ON it's difficult to get the pipes warm but I will run it on the jack and see if that helps. I'm a newbie on the forum and I really appreciate the responses!

Jan 16, 2011 | 06:20 PM

brunosrk

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For what it's worth . . . the method I described worked when everything was stone cold.

Jan 17, 2011 | 07:44 AM

Tazzrider

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Not sure what kind of penetrating oil you tried, but i use PB Blaster...found in most auto stores.
I've also read that the tips turning color are due to running too lean...
Maybe someone else can verify...