Bub 7 tip and baffle removal problem
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Bub 7 tip and baffle removal problem
Does anyone have any advice on removing the tip and baffle from the Bub 7 mufflers?? I removed the 2 screws holding in the tip but i cant get anything to even budge. I asked bub and they told me to find a pipe almost the same size as the inlet and tap the baffle and tip out that way. I actually found a socket that was the right diameter and i put an extension on it and tried to tap it out with a 3lb hammer but i still couldn't get the baffle to even budge. I just got the pipes in July so carbon buildup shouldn't be an issue. Any advise please!!
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Removing baffles/tips
How long have you had your pipes? I used my Bub 7's for over 2 years before I removed my baffles. Was not easy, but removing the cold mufflers makes it easier. You must remove the bolts that hold the mufflers before the baffles will come out. A strap wrench (web belt) could work. I gently used a straight slot screwdriver, covered by a rag, and some break free to remove the tips. Going around the lip will eventually loosen them. The baffles will require some wiggling, but will come out. Good luck.
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I talked to Bub when I was purchasing a use set and was thinking of replacing the baffles. The lady that I spoke to informed me to spray windex or some other good glass cleaner down the muffler. Said it help to break down any carbon build up. She also spoke of using a 2x2 to pond out the baffle. It might also help to get the muffler tip off first, I believe they use a sealant on the tip also when installed
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How long have you had your pipes? I used my Bub 7's for over 2 years before I removed my baffles. Was not easy, but removing the cold mufflers makes it easier. You must remove the bolts that hold the mufflers before the baffles will come out. A strap wrench (web belt) could work. I gently used a straight slot screwdriver, covered by a rag, and some break free to remove the tips. Going around the lip will eventually loosen them. The baffles will require some wiggling, but will come out. Good luck.
Ive had them about 3 months. Do you mean the bolts on the bottom also? When i pull them out all i see is the fibergalss baffle wrap. I didnt think anything was attached to the baffle there. And what about the smaller middle bolt? I tried the strap wrench and it was diffucult to use cuz of the slash. Im afraid to use the screw driver cuz my pipes are black and they seem to chip/scratch realy easy. Thanks for your advice.
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I actually wanted to try them without the wrap first, i am afraid of too much power loss from lack of back pressure by removing the whole baffle. Was power loss noticible when you removed yours?
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I talked to Bub when I was purchasing a use set and was thinking of replacing the baffles. The lady that I spoke to informed me to spray windex or some other good glass cleaner down the muffler. Said it help to break down any carbon build up. She also spoke of using a 2x2 to pond out the baffle. It might also help to get the muffler tip off first, I believe they use a sealant on the tip also when installed
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No wrap on mine. Once I broke them loose, they came out rather easily. No sealant. Just be patient and they will come. Remove any screws that are on there.
... Also, I didn't notice a power loss. I did tweak my T-max though.
... Also, I didn't notice a power loss. I did tweak my T-max though.
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i got them out. the screwdriver method only chipped the black/chrome. The idea is to pound them out from the inlet side. Instead of hitting it with a hammer i flipped the pipe and socket/extension over and pounded the socket against the ground instead. that proved to be a more solid hit and they came right out. my baffles were wrapped and the tips had a sealant around them. Thanks for the help though.