Anyone have any tips for getting the endcaps off of my pipes? I got the screws out but the caps are being a pain in the ***!

 

Yeah, they are a pain in the azz to get off. They use red RTV around the cap and it glues it in place.

I ran a piece of 2" wide painter's tape twice around the cap to protect it, and then used a rubber strap wrench to twist the cap. Once you get it broke loose you still have to work at it a bit to get it off.

 

Did either of you guys actually is the red permatex on the other end of the muffler? I personally didn't not as I didn't see a reason to

 

I use anti-seize when I install the end caps, it helps when it comes time to pull them off. The strap wrench is a good tool. Spray some PB blaster in the joint and let it work. Then try the strap wrench, and/or hit the end cap on opposite sides with a rubber mallet. Then more PB blaster, let it work for a bit and try some more. Eventually they'll come loose for you.

 

I didn't use any red rtv at the inlet of the baffle.

It seemed to fit tight enough without it. I thought it would only make it harder to get out next time.

I did put a very thin layer around the end cap. I thought it might keep exhaust soot from from leaking around the cap.

 

Mine came off pretty easy but the strap wrench is what I would have grabbed if they fought me. Good luck!!

 

Go to harbor freight and buy a slide hammer. If you can get it hooked to the inside edge then a couple of taps should get it moving.

 

I did the same w/tape, but beat the snot out of the caps (top/bottom/Left/Right) with a rubber mallet to break loose. Don't worry about damaging the cap - they're pretty stout & if the tape starts coming apart...add more layers.

 

If they're still on the bike, running it to warm them up can also help.