Slip-ons

[BradT]

I have a set of Bub Slip-ons (on for one year), they slipped on but do not slip off, in fact they do not even pound off.

 

I have split a few 2x4's trying to the get them off. Looked like it was slipping off but in fact the whole exhaust was slipping off.

 

Pentrating oil did not help. I was able to get the tire on but I would really like to get that exhaust apart. I have access to a torch but not here. Is that going to be my only option? or does someone have any other tricks. ?

 

Brad

[slick97spirit]

Well, can't help with getting them off, but everytime I pull mine, I coat them with high temp anti-sieze when I put them back on.

 

Good luck.

Ken/slick

[Freebird]

Brad,

I assume that you've tried twisting them? That's the way I usually get them to break loose.

[BradT]

Brad,

I assume that you've tried twisting them? That's the way I usually get them to break loose.

 

Yup, had a neighbor help and the two of us could not twist it !

 

I will have to get to it later, no time right now. I am thinking heat is going to be the only way.

 

Brad

[eusa1]

yup... what freebird said.. unbolt them from the mounts, loosen the header clamps, and use the mounting bracket as leverage to giv'em a twist and they slide off for me... over 7 years and 100k of off and ons for tires and repacking.

 

mike

[eusa1]

brad, do you know how to sweat copper pipe with solder??

 

get the pipe connection hot and take a regular wax candle and apply to the connection and it will draw inside just like solder to copper... i have used this method on several rusty bolts and auto pipe connections over the years, with great results..

 

mike

[Sailor]

Unbolt everything then fire up the bike and let it run until the pipes are hot. This will cause the pipes to expand and hopefully loosen.

[BradT]

brad, do you know how to sweat copper pipe with solder??

 

Yes, Will a propane torch be hot enough ? If not once the pipes are heated with a real torch they should come loose as they cool.

 

Brad

[Kregerdoodle]

Brad, you said it looked like te whole exhaust was coming off, make sure the "Y" hasn`t broke in te process....we have a member that used a slide bar dent puller on his, got them off, but a good chance of breaking stuff.... good luck!!!

[eusa1]

Yes, Will a propane torch be hot enough ? If not once the pipes are heated with a real torch they should come loose as they cool.

 

Brad

 

yes the propane will get hot enough, but pull it apart rite after the wax while it's still hot.