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Removing stock mufflers? - Rebel73_imp - 02-10-2016
Is there any write-up on this? My Over Racing mufflers came in today and I want to tackle it this weekend. I'm assuming it's relatively straightforward but I've never done it. The instructions that come with the slip-ons simply say to consult the service manual, which I don't have yet.
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RE: Removing stock mufflers? - MikeOxbig_imp - 02-11-2016
I was going to respond but I have the Standard, not DLX. If it's anything like the Standard model, then it's super easy. Took me 15 minutes, just a few bolts here and there.
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - Rebel73_imp - 02-11-2016
Cool, Mike. That's good to know. I can't imagine it would be much different for the DLX. Thanks.
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - MikeOxbig_imp - 02-11-2016
You may want to use some thermal/exhaust paste to make sure no leaks. Some people say it's not necessary (and they are probably correct) but I did it anyway just to be safe. I actually used Teflon tape, supposedly an old trick that I discovered somewhere online (works wonders and you don't need to wait for it to dry/cure like the paste).
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - JF Coastal_imp - 02-11-2016
Super easy. Few bolts and common sense. You got this. Post some pictures when done .
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - Rebel73_imp - 02-11-2016
Cool, guys. Thanks for your input and tips. I'll post some pics and try to put up a video, too!
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - Mike546_imp - 02-11-2016
(02-11-2016, 04:31 AM)Rebel73_imp Wrote: Cool, guys. Thanks for your input and tips. I'll post some pics and try to put up a video, too!
Are you selling your stock DLX mufflers?
Removing stock mufflers? - Cormanus - 02-11-2016
You're the man, Rebel. I admire your confidence. As a klutz, one of the scariest phrases I know is "Super easy, just a few bolts ..." It always, always ends in tears.
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - Rebel73_imp - 02-11-2016
(02-11-2016, 06:53 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: You're the man, Rebel. I admire your confidence. As a klutz, one of the scariest phrases I know is "Super easy, just a few bolts ..." It always, always ends in tears.Ha ha. Well, my friend, in all honesty there have been several times where halfway through a project I told myself "Why didn't I just pay to have this done!!!???".
But somehow I've managed to fumble my way through through all of them and come out fine. It's all part of the learning process, I guess.
Also, the information available on forums like these helps alot.
(02-11-2016, 06:29 AM)Mike546_imp Wrote:(02-11-2016, 04:31 AM)Rebel73_imp Wrote: Cool, guys. Thanks for your input and tips. I'll post some pics and try to put up a video, too!
Are you selling your stock DLX mufflers?
Are you selling your stock DLX mufflers?
Mike, I'm not sure. For the time being I will probably hang onto them because you never know. Should I decide to sell them I'll let you know.
(02-11-2016, 04:03 AM)MikeOxbig_imp Wrote: You may want to use some thermal/exhaust paste to make sure no leaks. Some people say it's not necessary (and they are probably correct) but I did it anyway just to be safe. I actually used Teflon tape, supposedly an old trick that I discovered somewhere online (works wonders and you don't need to wait for it to dry/cure like the paste).
Where did you get the tape? Home Depot?
RE: Removing stock mufflers? - MikeOxbig_imp - 02-11-2016
I bought the Teflon tape from Amazon (since I was already ordering some other stuff from there anyway) but I'm very sure you can find it at Home Depot.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003D7K8E0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
Pretty self-explanatory but here's a good link with nice pics to show how it's applied to an exhaust:
http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/s1000rr-hp4-do-yourself/3262-what-takes-install-akrapovic-exhaust-most-any-full-system.html