problem removing mufflers
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From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: problem removing mufflers
I had a tough one when I changed mine. I used a propane tourch and did the circle thing to open it up bit by bit to the point I could start turning the muffler.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: problem removing mufflers
I had a similar pack of fun with my old RK with mufflers that hadn't been removed in about 75k miles. Finally got them off with sheer will power and some help from a hammer and penetrating oil. I agree with the suggestion to use anti-sieze compound on the new setup, which will ease removal later.
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: problem removing mufflers
This stuff is suppose to be awesome:
PB BLASTER powerful penetrating catalyst.
Can be purchased at Autozone.
Works great on nuts and bolts - I haven't tried it on mufflers/exhaust yet.
Plan to use a full can of it on my FULLSAC conversion in the spring.
Suppose to be 10X better than WD-40.
Can anybody vouch for that claim???
PB BLASTER powerful penetrating catalyst.
Can be purchased at Autozone.
Works great on nuts and bolts - I haven't tried it on mufflers/exhaust yet.
Plan to use a full can of it on my FULLSAC conversion in the spring.
Suppose to be 10X better than WD-40.
Can anybody vouch for that claim???
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From: USA
RE: problem removing mufflers
I'm sure if you just loosend the clamps and took the bolts of the rear suspension point and drove the bike they would just fall off. Hope you didn't want to re-use them. They would prolly cause some commotion behind you with the cagers and get all scratched up when they fell. May not be in good enough condition to reinstall anyway if someone ran over them!
LOL
But, a little PB blaster, or some transmission fluid, or break cleaner (and don't get that break cleaner on any paint, it is pretty nasty to paint) could help making them come off easier. And if I remember mine right they have some slots in them around the bottom under the clamp. You can put the end of a pry bar and slightly open that slot to help more pennitrate get into the sleve of the muffler to the pipe then it should be like butter!
LOL
But, a little PB blaster, or some transmission fluid, or break cleaner (and don't get that break cleaner on any paint, it is pretty nasty to paint) could help making them come off easier. And if I remember mine right they have some slots in them around the bottom under the clamp. You can put the end of a pry bar and slightly open that slot to help more pennitrate get into the sleve of the muffler to the pipe then it should be like butter!
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RE: problem removing mufflers
Yes there is something in the PB Blaster that makes it penetrate alot better than WD-40
ORIGINAL: dchoran
This stuff is suppose to be awesome:
PB BLASTER powerful penetrating catalyst.
Can be purchased at Autozone.
Works great on nuts and bolts - I haven't tried it on mufflers/exhaust yet.
Plan to use a full can of it on my FULLSAC conversion in the spring.
Suppose to be 10X better than WD-40.
Can anybody vouch for that claim???
This stuff is suppose to be awesome:
PB BLASTER powerful penetrating catalyst.
Can be purchased at Autozone.
Works great on nuts and bolts - I haven't tried it on mufflers/exhaust yet.
Plan to use a full can of it on my FULLSAC conversion in the spring.
Suppose to be 10X better than WD-40.
Can anybody vouch for that claim???
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From: USA
RE: problem removing mufflers
WD-40 is way over rated. It does basilly nothing. Water does better, and it gets everywhere.
WD-40 is not legal to use on military aircraft, it just blows off, it does not lubricate, it even leaves a residue that promotes corrosion.
Don't waste your time or moneywith WD-40.
You can do better with plain old 3-1 oil.
WD-40 is nothing but more refinded kerosene anyway.
WD-40 is not legal to use on military aircraft, it just blows off, it does not lubricate, it even leaves a residue that promotes corrosion.
Don't waste your time or moneywith WD-40.
You can do better with plain old 3-1 oil.
WD-40 is nothing but more refinded kerosene anyway.
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From: Alaska
RE: problem removing mufflers
ORIGINAL: LAWMAN
get new clamps when you change out the pipes. If you don;t you risk your pipes blueing.
get new clamps when you change out the pipes. If you don;t you risk your pipes blueing.
WD-40 is way over rated.
It will attract King Salmon like nothing else. Just give your lure a small spritz before you cast it.
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From: USA
RE: problem removing mufflers
WD-40 is way over rated.
It will attract King Salmon like nothing else. Just give your lure a small spritz before you cast it.
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