Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Drill A Harley Muffler

Instructions

1. Consult your owner's jotter to clinch where and how the exhaust pipes are held onto your particular mould of Harley then locate it on its kickstand or a motorcycle grindstone lift.



Drill a Harley MufflerHarley-Davidson motorcycles are recognized for their dependability, genius parts and workmanship, almighty engines and clamorous exhausts. But, most Harleys don't come criterion with a blaring, abyssal sounding exhaust. Oftentimes this is an aftermarket alteration trumped-up by the owner to boost their noticeability on the way, forging for a safer, less worrisome guide. Be noticed on your Harley by drilling elsewhere the inventory baffles of your muffler.



2. Advantage the appropriate-sized wrenches to remove the exhaust step from the motorcycle. Be careful not to misplace any of the bolts or metal gaskets as they Testament be used to reattach the exhaust successive.


3. Put the exhaust in a vice covered by shop rags or towels. End not over-tighten the vice to avoid evil the chrome Stop on the pipes.


4. Attach an amplitude and a metal cutting drill bit (between 1/2 and 3/8 inch) to your hand-held drill. Insert the tip of the drill into the end of the muffler and drill through the first two baffles. Try to center the holes in the exhaust to prevent "whistling" when the exhaust is placed back on the bike.


5. Tap the mufflers with a rubber mallet or a fist to remove any remaining bits of metal from the drilled baffles. Reattach the exhaust to the bike. Make sure to tighten all bolts to the torque specifications found in your owner's manual or maintenance guide.


6. Fire up the bike and listen to the exhaust. It should be much louder and sound slightly deeper in tone. Take a quick test ride to show off your new, loud pipes.