any tips on removing the exhaust?

[peelandwin]

I got my hawkified exhaust back from Randy yesterday and want to get it swapped with my stock exhaust today. I pulled the chin fairing last night to get a look at it (which sucked because I had to drill out one of the bolts) and I wanted to see if y'all had any tips before I get started this afternoon.

I did try searching first, found lots of exhaust info but nothing on removal.

 

[kyle_dewald]

Some people have said to remove the tensioner, I didn't, I just used an extention. It's a pretty straight forward removal. One band on the front, two on the rear, and then the clap on the header pipe.

 

[konarider94]

just pull the front pulley cover off to get access to the rear muffler straps. a long extension should get you in there. i wouldnt take the belt tensioner off.

 

[Macbuell]

Loosen straps, then you can rotate them around so the bolts are on the bottom and MUCH easier to unscrew the rest of the way

 

[Drkside79]

Easy steps for muffler removal



These instructions apply to all Buell XB12 models.

For XB9 models start at step #4.

1.

Remove the Air box cover by removing the 4 T27 torx screws that hold it in place. Don’t lose the screws and plastic washers.
2.

Loosen the lock nuts on the mechanical muffler valve cable and disconnect it from the servo motor. Leave the servomotor in place with its electrical wires connected.
3.

Carefully work the mechanical cable past the engine to free it completely. You will have to cut some wire ties and then replace them later.
4.

Remove the chin fairing by removing the 7 torx screws that hold it in place. Don't loose the plastic washers.
5.

Loosen the rear axle pinch bolt on the underside of the swingarm.
6.

Using the rear axle removal tool from the kit unscrew the rear axle 20 full turns. This loosens the drive belt tension.
7.

Remove the front belt guard by removing the 3 torx screws that hold it in place. Don't loose the plastic washers.
8.

Unscrew the 2 nuts that retain the belt tensioner and pull the tensioner off of its studs. The studs are a close fit on the holes in the tensioner so be sure to pull off in a straight even manner. Don't try to pry it off. If it sticks then push it back on all the way and try again to pull it off straight.
9.

Loosen the torcon clamp on the muffler's inlet.
10.

Loosen and remove the front band clamp and the two rear band clamps that hold the muffler to the engine.
11.

Work the muffler off of the header by twisting slightly and you are done.

 

[peelandwin]

Thanks for the replies, since the Hawk does not use the valve will it be a problem if I just leave the mechanical cable off?

 

[50dro]

Yep!! I removed the cable and wire harness associated with the valve. No problem so long as you change the setting in ECM Spy to tell it that it doesn't have the valve. Otherwise, you get an engine light.

 

[peelandwin]

I got the exhaust swapped out last night. It went smoothly, thanks for the detailed instructions Drkside79.

I sounds great! Now I need to ride it, but first I have to put together an outdoor playset that we picked up yesterday. 53 pages of instructions and about 15 lbs of screws and bolts.....but at least it means I am not going to spend the day with my mother-in-law with the rest of the family