Took out the 4 bolts from each pipe. Put a key into one of the holes in the baffle, then attached vice grips.... Hammered like a virgin on his wedding night and Nothing...

Anyone got any good ideas on what it takes to remove these baffles?

 

If they are like the ones for a Sporty then you need to come at them from the engine end. Stick a broom handle type piece of wood down there to the tab and whale on it with a big hammer. Will still be a bitch to get moving though.

 

Nice... Looks like I get some stress relief soon.

 

Makes you wonder why they even put those screws in. I removed the screws and the baffles would not budge. Maybe ride it with the screws out and they will work there way out?

 

Are you guys sure these things are not welded in place?

 

Here is a step by step with pictures from another forum:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=269881

Click on the link in the 4th post

 

well did u get them out yet?

 

Not yet... Other projects came up. Will try again soon.

 

I removed the mufflers, removed the bolts and tapped them out from the inlet end.

 

Got em.... Think I will roll with no baffles and see how I like it. "Loud Pipes Save Lives".