Removing Stock Exhaust
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From: Central Jersey
If it's anything like the stock exhaust on my 2010 Lo, there's probably a cross-over pipe on the mufflers, making the entire thing 1 piece.. so once you unbolt the bracket from the frame (below the passenger peg), and get the exhaust flanges unbolts from the cylinders, just gotta monkey with it until it comes off.. it really helps to loosen up the floorboard and give yourself some extra wiggle room too
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Back in my Millwright days, anything that came off or went on hard..
We would just get a (BMFH'er)
AKA-- Big Mother Fu(king Hammer.
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Really U just have to work and wiggle them. or if U have a Knocker tool U can use it to help.
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We would just get a (BMFH'er)
AKA-- Big Mother Fu(king Hammer.
..Really U just have to work and wiggle them. or if U have a Knocker tool U can use it to help.
.
I've had mine on and off a few times now. Cam and Tire changes , Use a strap wrench to turn each muffler back and forth while pulling after spraying with WD40.
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From: Upland
Thanks for all the tips, I finally figured out a quick shot of WD40 and the turned and came right off. The Rush slip ons 1.75 went on quick and easy, longest part was getting the old ones to slide off. Sounds good now and I am impressed I was able to do it my self. Guess my next oil change will be done at home as well.
Thanks again everyone
Thanks again everyone
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From: Grapeland Texas
When You had the stock mufflers off did you go a head and turn the rear axle bolt around so you won't have to pull the mufflers off again when you put on a new tire. If not be sure and do it when you put on a new one.
Nope didn't even think about it, DUH!! Guess I'll have to do it after the Michelins wear out.