reinhart tips removal
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reinhart tips removal
I just orderd chrome exhaust tips for my reinhart TD's. How hard is it to remove the end caps. I know they each have 3 screws in them, however I'm sure they are going to be a PITA to remove since they have 4,000 miles on them. Any suggestions for removal would be appreciated. So if you have removed your end caps please them me how difficult they are to remove and what you did to make it easier.
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RE: reinhart tips removal
I took the small screws off, they are a hex on mine, I don't remember the size. Then I used a plastic mallet to tap, ok I banged on it, being careful not to hit the chrome, as I pulled on them. once they got out so I could pull on them, I pulled them with the baffels quite a way and then used the plastic mallet to knock them loose from the baffels. cleaned all the rust that had fallen down in the pipes, shoved the baffels back in and put the new caps on.
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RE: reinhart tips removal
I just replaced my black tips turned purple this weekend with new tips the factory sent me. Just remove the three set screws ( be careful not to round the hex head screw). Once the screws are off, move the tip back and fourth and the snug fitting tip will come off. Piece of cake.
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RE: reinhart tips removal
I just bought the quiet baffles for mine and thought I would have to remove the mufflers to drive the baffles. From what you guys have said looks like it's easier to leave them on.
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RE: reinhart tips removal
Rinehart recommends spraying the joints with Windex (probably any soapy spray will work, as will WD40 I guess). After removing all three screws if you have the new model, use a rubber mallet and "coax" the tips off by hammering them all around the joint. Whatever you do DON'T use a screwdriver to separate the tips from the muffler -- you'll end up screwing up one or the other.
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I just bought the quiet baffles for mine and thought I would have to remove the mufflers to drive the baffles. From what you guys have said looks like it's easier to leave them on.
I just bought the quiet baffles for mine and thought I would have to remove the mufflers to drive the baffles. From what you guys have said looks like it's easier to leave them on.
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Road Warrior
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RE: reinhart tips removal
Thanks, I think I'll try wrapping the baffles too, hopefully nock er down a few db's.
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RE: reinhart tips removal
Tater, wheredid you find the fiberglass cloth to wrapthe RH baffles? Been wanting to do this tomyRH baffles fora while now, but want to make sure I get the right material to do the job. Also, excellent tip to leave the pipes on the bike. That's gonna save some time and effort. Thanks!