Base Model Baffle Removal

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There’s a video online that will tell to use a 1 1/2” hole saw to remove the baffles. Where the paint is scratched away on the top muffler is what an 1 1/2” would take out. Do not use a 1 1/“2 inch. Instead, use a 1 3/8” hole saw. Squirt a tiny bit of oil around the circumference of the baffle, a little on the saw won’t hurt either, light pressure while drilling. You’ll feel it pop through, it doesn’t take long as that metal is thin. Grab a good set of parrot jaws, and twist the exhausts until they move. Adjust grip as you see fit, but you can just pull them suckers out with a few twists. Whole job is 15-20 minutes tops if you have all the tools ready.

 

[Breto]

Whoa man that’s a bit on the rough side…🤔

 

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Whoa man that’s a bit on the rough side…🤔

Cleaner cuts than what’s on that YouTube video. Sure, I scraped some coating off with the 1 1/2” and the channel locks when twisting out the baffle, but it all gets covered up anyways. A little bit of exhaust paint helps if you’re concerned about the potential for rust.

 

[Get2theChoppa]

Whoa man that’s a bit on the rough side…🤔

Also worth noting, these mufflers will likely not be on this bike for too long, so my give a care was not cranked to 10 when I pulled them 😂. I work on aircraft for a living so I know finesse, but my garage has more leniency than a hangar.

 

[Breto]

Cleaner cuts than what’s on that YouTube video. Sure, I scraped some coating off with the 1 1/2” and the channel locks when twisting out the baffle, but it all gets covered up anyways. A little bit of exhaust paint helps if you’re concerned about the potential for rust.

So this is the after shot?…🤔

 

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So this is the after shot?…🤔

Yup! FYI, made it loud enough to hear the engine noise through the wind noise, but I wouldn’t say it’s loud.