Exhaust System

[PappyYoung]

1984 Aspy.

Has anyone removed the two rivets at the back of the exhaust system before the extensions and removed the exhaust "guts"? and if so, how. I removed the rivets and was unable to move the internals of the exhaust system so I re-riveted it and left alone. I did drill a couple of holes in the back plate to possibly help the sound (old Harley man) a little but not that much difference. I don't really want it too loud but a little bit would help.

Tks
Dave (Pappy) Young

[SIR tricky]

Yes but I wish I hadnt (radio man)

Remember they have been in there for a long time.

remove rivets, clamp hold with a pair of vice grips and pound the living shi%t out of it, skinning your knuckles in the bargain.

I removed mine to have a pair of downturns installed which eventually caused the flared section to rust and eventually rot away. I repaired the section using automotive exhaust parts and painted them silver, they're hidden behind a light bar and cant see them unless one falls over or assumes the Harley fix it stance

[PappyYoung]

Mine has the "dual" turn downs on each side. I got them out of the way as you probably know and understand about knuckles etc and now I guess my next question is -- How loud if the center section of the muffler is removed. Probably too loud, huh.

Dave (Pappy) Young

[SIR tricky]

Not overly loud, but try to keep them in reasonable shape, I would spray a lot of wd40 or some other loosening agent in there and let them soak for a while, that might help. If they come out easy and you don't like the sound you can always replace them.

[Guest]

Not overly loud, but try to keep them in reasonable shape, I would spray a lot of wd40 or some other loosening agent in there and let them soak for a while, that might help. If they come out easy and you don't like the nd you can always replace them.