How do you cut out the muffler on a Harley?
Use a power drill to cut out the baffle, the long cylinder in the middle of the muffler. Attach a drill extension and hole saw to an electric drill. Cut through the end plate surrounding the baffle opening.
Do you have to jack up exhaust to replace muffler?
In either case, you may need to saw the old muffler off of the exhaust piping in order to install a new one. Make sure to follow all of the appropriate safety precautions when jacking up the vehicle or sawing through exhaust piping.
What should I spray on my new muffler pipe?
Coat the end of the new muffler’s pipe in exhaust sealant. Before sliding the new muffler pipe into place, spray it with an exhaust sealant. Spray on exhaust sealant will help establish an air tight seal between the two pipes and reduce the chances of an exhaust leak where the pipes connect.
Where do you put the muffler on an exhaust pipe?
Slide the muffler piping or adaptor over the existing exhaust pipe. The muffler should rest directly below the rubber eyelet, so the eyelet hangs straight up and down. The pipes should fit together snugly. If the two pipes feel loose or can be wiggled, you will need an adaptor to match the correct size.
How do you remove muffler on a Harley Davidson?
Remove the muffler bracket bolts using a 1/2″ socket or wrench. With the clamp loosened and the bracket bolts removed, the muffler can be slid off of the head pipe. Work the muffler off with a twisting and pulling motion.
How do you change exhaust system on Harley Davidson?
After the stock exhaust system has been removed, any old components can be transferred to the new system and re-installed onto the bike. Remove the oxygen sensors from the stock exhaust using a 9/16″ wrench and install them into the new system (if applicable). Apply a small amount of anti-seize paste to the threads before installation.
Do you need to install side mufflers first?
Install your side mufflers first. You might need to carry over some brackets from your stock exhaust, or the new exhaust might come with its own brackets. After you install your side mufflers, you can then install your new center muffler or bypass.
How do you replace exhaust pipe on Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
Remove the mounting bolts that hold the end of the muffler to the saddlebag supports. Loosen the hose clamp at the front end of the slip-on muffler section that secures it to the main pipe. Set current mufflers aside. If you are only adding new slip-ons, install them now and reinstall the heat shields, then you are done.