New Tor’s For 2014 Bonnie ...

Hi Joe, though I have never taken the Bonneville's off I have taken similar systems off on other bikes, loosen the nut and see if it is loose so that it can rotate slightly from side to side then just wiggle it backwards. If not loose then use a plank on the back of the exhaust and just give it a few slight taps forward with a hammer then repeat first step. They normally don't sit too much on that area as there is not much heat. Another tip is spray a lubricant on the nut and bolt prior to loosening, it always helps and is good practice wherever heat is involved with fastening systems. All the time take care not to scratch the bike. As for a sealant when fitting the new system you can apply a thin layer of grease before tightening though normally not necessary. The grease just helps it seat nicely when tightening and quickly dissipate when reaching temperature.

 

Hey Joe,

I also changed my cans for the first time this January. I found it a tough enough job, doable but a good bit of work. Arguably the hardest part was to remove the old studs. They were firmly rusted into place (with around 10,000m on the counter). Took me hours to get them off. I had to use a blowtorch, candle wax and a knipex. Getting the rest of the bits and pieces off was easy in comparison.

The pipes were a fairly tight fit (TEC cans), and I just used some exhaust paste.

 

You'll have to let us know how the bike is on a run out with your new pipes, looking good!

 

The dealer re-mapped my bike after fitting TORS - you may find it will run too lean without one as the TORS are straight through pipes. If you have access to Tune ECU you can do it yourself.