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Old May 23, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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Not sure where this belongs... I'm trying to get baffles out of some new Vance and Hines dual slash cut slip ons. Took the screws out and they will wiggle around some but won't even start out the back. Is there a trick I'm missing here or do I just need to man up lol
 
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Come on guys I know SOMEONE here has done this
 
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If they are just 'stuck', try firing up the bike, vibrations might help shake em' loose.
 
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slide hammer with a hook, have the horizontal bar inside ?
 
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No bar inside just a few holes toward the end of the baffle... Makes me think maybe there's a wrench or somethin that fits on there
 
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May try a little pb blaster... Carbon probably built up
 
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i find unless the pipe is bent or kinked from a lay down, warm the bike up then remove bolts fro mthe baffles and rev it a few times and they slide out soemtimes they get stuck just before popping out but then you can get em with your hands *wearign gloves* and yank on them
 
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Originally Posted by NSCoyote
i find unless the pipe is bent or kinked from a lay down, warm the bike up then remove bolts fro mthe baffles and rev it a few times and they slide out soemtimes they get stuck just before popping out but then you can get em with your hands *wearign gloves* and yank on them
I agree! I had a problem with mine getting stuck just before popping out...a little muscle took care of it though.
 
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To get mine out of my V&H Drag Pipes, I take a longer allen wrench and clamp it into a pair of vise grips and go into the pipes with the bent end. I then snag the nut that is welded to the inside of the baffle which the baffle retaining screw screws into and start working / pulling the baffle out. I've gotten mine out every time, after a little cussin and discussin! Good luck.
 
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