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Python slip-ons, baffle removal help

Old Sep 6, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Default Python slip-ons, baffle removal help

I'm trying to swap the baffles on my Python slip-ons. I've removed the two screws securing the baffle to the muffler body, but the f***ing things won't budge. Anyone here have any tips on getting these things out?

I feel pretty stupid for posting this. It shouldn't be this difficult, should it?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Carbon has built up. I had troubled removing mine but eventually they came out.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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I dont remember having any trouble with removing the baffles on my Pythons.
But I am thinking it was within the mo. after I put them on new. NOT a pleasant
sound and they went right back in. The baffle was just a rolled piece of metal that
was sort of swedged into another rolled metal. MAYBE try to put some light oil
and roll the muffler around.....Tenn.Vol.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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These mufflers have only been on the bike for a couple of weeks since I bought them brand new. I doubt if it could be carbon buildup that soon.
I'm trying to swap in the quiet baffles in place of the stock ones. I may just admit defeat and have the local shop swap them for me.
 
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