Vance and Hines slash cut baffle removal vaquero

Mr-Grimm · 01-19-2016, 06:51 PM

Has anyone successfully removed the baffles on a set of slash cuts for a vaquero? I've tried the search function and it doesn't seem to be working from my device.

**smokier** · 01-19-2016, 07:39 PM

Greetings,

I got one out (right side), but not the other. Didn't want to mess it up, so stopped while I was ahead. :)

It was loud even with just one out!

Mr-Grimm · 01-19-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smokier

Greetings,

I got one out (right side), but not the other. Didn't want to mess it up, so stopped while I was ahead. :)

It was loud even with just one out!

Loud is what I'm looking for. How did you get the right side out?

**Jared** · 01-19-2016, 10:39 PM

With just one out aren't you causing uneven back pressure?

Mr-Grimm · 01-20-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jared

With just one out aren't you causing uneven back pressure?

I want both out. I'm looking to go either ultimate baffles or just old fashioned lolly pops. I figure if I know how to take the right out, the left will follow suit.

Ken Vega · 01-20-2016, 07:16 AM

I can tell you, they are a bitch to remove. I have an extra muffler because one was defective cosmetically when purchased. V&H sent me a new one told me to keep the old one. I figured awesome, in case I ever scratch or damage the right side I have a replacement shell. Dude, I nearly burst a blood vessel trying to pull that baffle out. I wanted to see what it looked like. It barely budged a millimeter.

**smokier** · 01-20-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jared

With just one out aren't you causing uneven back pressure?

Yes, probably. I only ran it for a few minutes in the garage. Then put the baffle back in...

**smokier** · 01-20-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr-Grimm

I want both out. I'm looking to go either ultimate baffles or just old fashioned lolly pops. I figure if I know how to take the right out, the left will follow suit.

A puller and channel locks and rags. What Ken said, they are stubborn.
If you KNEW you would be "ok" with the sound AND you didn't care about the baffle, you could be more aggressive. Since I was only curious, I was pretty gentle.

Probably stating the obvious: there are two small allen head screws at the bottom outlet end of each pipe. Get those out. Then the baffle is the center piece of the tail pipe... Grab, pull, twist, jimmy, work, see-saw...

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smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Greetings, I got one out (right side), but not the other. Didn't want to mess it up, so stopped while I was ahead. :) It was loud even with just one out! __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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01-20-2016, 07:16 AM	#6
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	I can tell you, they are a bitch to remove. I have an extra muffler because one was defective cosmetically when purchased. V&H sent me a new one told me to keep the old one. I figured awesome, in case I ever scratch or damage the right side I have a replacement shell. Dude, I nearly burst a blood vessel trying to pull that baffle out. I wanted to see what it looked like. It barely budged a millimeter. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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