Baffle removal

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by 2k13streettriple, Mar 7, 2015.

  1. 2k13streettriple

    2k13streettriple New Member

    Aug 6, 2014
    0
    1
    As the title says ; I just recently purchased a 2015 Speed triple and I have installed the arrow 3-1 full system(low boy) exhaust on the bike , the thing that I find annoying is that the exhaust comes with an internal baffle and I just don't know how to remove it and hence I was hoping that someone on this forum with same exhaust has removed the baffle from it?
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
    5,066
    1,000
    Central France
    Well the baffles are usually held in by any one of the following : circlips; bolts or rivets.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  3. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

    Oct 26, 2012
    1,132
    300
    Swadlincote Derbyshire England
    The baffle in the Arrow exhaust that you can see as my avatar pic to the left had a small torques head screw in holding the baffle in, this screw had a tiny spot weld on as to be road legal the baffle needs to be fitted.

    I used a tiny sharp chisel to crack the spot weld and then got a good fitting torque's bit in a big screwdriver and the screw came out. I then inserted the wooden handle of a hammer into the baffle end and wriggled up and down gently pulling back... slowly the baffle worked its way out.

    Please note this is for the Arrow exhaust on Tiger 800 so yours could be different.

    By the way when my baffle was out the noise was just tooo loud!
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Useful Useful x 1
  4. 2k13streettriple

    2k13streettriple New Member

    Aug 6, 2014
    0
    1
    the thing is i have a full system and i have actually taken a look inside the exhaust and i can see nothing apart from some extremely small holes and and the baffle end stuck to the rest of the pipe
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  5. 2k13streettriple

    2k13streettriple New Member

    Aug 6, 2014
    0
    1
    well, in my case its none of that.
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
    5,066
    1,000
    Central France
    Could you post some pics from various angles of the exhaust can, then perhaps we could help more?
     
  7. Speedy Stripler

    Oct 3, 2013
    43
    18
    West Midlands
    Thought the full system was 'not for road use' and therefore had no baffle?
     
    • Like Like x 1
  8. 2k13streettriple

    2k13streettriple New Member

    Aug 6, 2014
    0
    1
    here are some pics, tried to get a pic of the inside if the canister IMAG0019.jpg IMAG0020.jpg IMAG0021.jpg
     
  9. Speedy Stripler

    Oct 3, 2013
    43
    18
    West Midlands
  10. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
    5,066
    1,000
    Central France
    Well if I were in your shoes and wanted to make the bike exhaust sound more fruity (I'm assuming that is your desire?) then I would do the following:

    1. Remove the exhaust can from the bike;

    2. Drill out the rivets on the front and rear ends, this will allow you to take the can apart;

    3. Once you've got the outer sheath off the can you will be able to see the guts of the thing - I don't know what will be inside but usually it's a combination of perforated pipe and sound absorbing wrap. When I did mine (Bonneville T100) I removed all the the wrap and the pipes, what a change in tone !!!!

    4. Once you have removed the guts, re-assemble using new rivets and the job is done.

    It's not as scary as it sounds, honestly.


    Dave
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Useful Useful x 1
  11. 2k13streettriple

    2k13streettriple New Member

    Aug 6, 2014
    0
    1
    thx man, will try this :)
     
  12. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
    5,066
    1,000
    Central France
    Just take your time, do it on a day when you have no other commitments. Assemble your tools and shit and take it step by step.

    Dave
     
    • Like Like x 1
  13. Kev

    Kev Member

    Aug 14, 2014
    16
    8
    is there not a rubber bung on the outside of the can? it'll prob be at the swing arm side. my akrapovic had this, take out the bung, there was a screw there, take out screw and baffle pulls out.... could be wrong with that one though
     
  14. GB1989

    GB1989 New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
    1
    3
    Oxford
    Has anyone taken the baffle out of a standard twin pipe scrambler.
    I’ve got a 2013. Just want to know how people have got on with it and if it’s worth it. Thanks
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  15. Shepster

    Shepster New Member

    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    3
    U.K.
    See this thread. https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/low-boy-baffle-removal.6597/
    I used it as a guide to remove my baffles on my Arrows. Basically, this is what I did.
    1. Remove end can from bike.
    2. put protective tape around rivet heads and drill off the heads of the four black rivets holding the carbon end cover on. be careful not to damage the carbon. the rivet heads are soft so won't take much.
    3. Remove carbon cap. put aside.
    3a. if you wish to put baffle back in and secure it, now is the time to drill a hole in the edge of exhaust flange in a position where you want to put a small bolt.
    4. use a grinder or file (i used a file for more control) and file down weld (around the edge of exhaust flange), about 1 or 2mm until you see a fine black line around the exhaust. its hard to see but it will appear when you have removed enough material. use a broom handle down the exhaust to wiggle baffle to help break the weld during your filing.
    5. once happy you have removed enough metal put a broom handle up the other end of the exhaust can so it's against the end of the baffle. now bash the end of the broomstick with a hammer or use a hard surface like the floor to bash out the baffle. mine took a real thrashing to get out but once it starts to move it won't take much more.
    6. tidy up exhaust hole with file to remove sharp edges.
    7. at this stage I metal glued a nut into position which holds the new bolt to secure baffle when replaced.
    8. replace carbon end cap and re-rivet onto exhaust can.
    9. fit to bike and enjoy.
    I didn't take many photos but here are a few also check youtube as there are a couple of vids on there too.

    IMG_2721.JPG

    IMG_2825.JPG

    IMG_2837.JPG

    IMG_2841.JPG

    IMG_2844.JPG

    IMG_2846.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 7
    • Useful Useful x 2
  16. Shepster

    Shepster New Member

    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    3
    U.K.
    Ha ha, didn't even look at the date.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  17. markm3006

    markm3006 New Member

    Always handy to see how it's done :heart_eyes:
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  18. joten

    joten Member

    May 24, 2018
    44
    18
    Norway
    Golden How-to!! :) Ive just bought a 2018 Speed triple RS. Has anyone done this to the new RS yet? Not sure if its doable on the new RS...
     
  19. chuk

    chuk Senior Member
    Subscriber

    Jan 10, 2017
    349
    113
    neilston glasgow
    Thats what my arrow has printed on it but its sitting in a box unfitted.
     
  20. Woodywoody 84

    Woodywoody 84 New Member

    May 7, 2018
    13
    3
    London

    Hi mate, I’ve dine this for my speed rs 2018, it was a pain as at the end of the baffle was a circular disk with a 5mm hole in it! This was welded around the pipe and was a pain to remove!

    The sound is unbelievable so much deeper, the euro 4 can is so restrictive and quiet! However it’s transformed the bike.

    My only worry now is do I need to get the bike re-mapped, and has this altered the fueling and tourque??

    3920EA72-D6B0-4587-94B8-F6EE87D43947.jpeg

    80C1786B-F9F1-4C89-8923-9C34BA3BA957.jpeg

    B35A8CE9-617B-4510-8FA6-E38BD8E43142.jpeg
     
    • Like Like x 2
Loading...

Share This Page