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DesertRunner · 02-19-2006

I could not stand the sewing machine sound coming from the dreamsicle so I had to perform a bafflectomy. Assisting Dr. DesertRunner was young Intern DesertRunner III. First muffler was easy. Drilled flange, broke internal baffle weld with socket, all internals came out easy. Second muffler, drill died, quick trip to Sears, bigger drill, flange drilled. Internal baffle weld broken with socket, pipe does not want to come out. Dr. DesertRunner tries to pull pipe with pliers - no worky! Intern DesertRunner III brings Dr DesertRunner 15" Cresent and the sledge hammer. Intern says clamp the cresent on the flange and bang away, Dr does as instructed and pipes comes out. Dr. DesertRunner is very proud!!!!!

Liontari · 02-19-2006

Wait until he asks for the keys!

rodburner · 02-19-2006

Way to go,Runners one and two. I rode mine for a while like that,then started major experimental operations. A big hammer,a piece of 3/4" pipe [flattened on one end,like a chisel] and that same pipewrench,add 5 or 10 minutes time and that Bonnie will start to sound like you remember .I bashed in atleast 4 more baffles,and my bike is louder than an early set of TORs. :razz:

50yrDream · 02-19-2006

Congrats-I bet you're glad the sewing machine sound is gone-Huh!!!

Jiggy · 02-20-2006

Got a 2004 Bonny America. What if I came in from the rear of the pipes andjust drilled about 3 or 4 1/2" holes? Anybody know of any problems I might encounter? Was hoping to try a hole saw but the litle "pea shooter" pipe inside of the chrome is too long for a hole saw to reach the baffle. Any ideas??
Thanks!

CAPTDON · 02-20-2006

Hey Larry good to see ya heree!! Talked to Dan today Gotta get a longer hole saw Itll work Drilling the pipes will work too If you drill enuff holes around the pea you can wack it & it will come out as well Cant wait to hear it at bike nite thurs If you need help CALL ME!!! We can do it easy I am free all week