1 Muffler removal Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:42 am
Rickmeister
Life time member
Dear All,
I've come into possession of a Staintune muffler for the Yellow Peril. (Thx, Keith!). I took the FD off to lube that dreaded spline and to fit a longer 12mm stud for my brand new RAM shock. Decided to try and remove the existing muffler whilst at that end of the Peril. Removed the LHS footrest plate and loosened the 4 clamps, sliding them forward as not to lose their position. The only thing holding the muffler on is grunge (I guess)
Tried a reasonable meaningful bash with a block of wood and a big hammer, fearful of disturbing the flanges at the cylinder head. I also have recollection of Charlie bashing the be-jesus out of Schoornies muffler at Bingara.
Question is: is there a technique in safely removing the muffler without having to resort to BF&I (Brute Force and Ignorance) Get a bigger hammer?
Rickmeister.
I've come into possession of a Staintune muffler for the Yellow Peril. (Thx, Keith!). I took the FD off to lube that dreaded spline and to fit a longer 12mm stud for my brand new RAM shock. Decided to try and remove the existing muffler whilst at that end of the Peril. Removed the LHS footrest plate and loosened the 4 clamps, sliding them forward as not to lose their position. The only thing holding the muffler on is grunge (I guess)
Tried a reasonable meaningful bash with a block of wood and a big hammer, fearful of disturbing the flanges at the cylinder head. I also have recollection of Charlie bashing the be-jesus out of Schoornies muffler at Bingara.
Question is: is there a technique in safely removing the muffler without having to resort to BF&I (Brute Force and Ignorance) Get a bigger hammer?
Rickmeister.
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