Removing Stock Pipes from R3T

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Is this a serious question or are you just trying to get your post count up??

Assuming its a real question, remove the bolts from the bag mounts, loosen the clamps, pull them off. A bit of twisting may be required to free them.

Installation of replacements is the reverse.
 
GPM said:
Assuming its a real question, remove the bolts from the bag mounts, loosen the clamps, pull them off. A bit of twisting may be required to free them.

Installation of replacements is the reverse.
It doesn't take two people, but you might want to have someone handy available if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.. It's not difficult but it is possible to miss something or scratch the pipes or shields if you aren't careful.. Keep a couple of towels or clean cardboard to put parts on when you are working on them..

You should also go to your dealer and have the TORS tune loaded as soon as you can after getting them installed, it shouldn't hurt anything, but it should be done (if you're nice, the dealer might not charge you.. )You'll be going to Hermes I assume?? I believe they normally charge 1/2hr labor if you don't buy from them.. Take your time and be careful not to "crank down" on any of the fasteners.. If you get in a bind, email me and I can walk you through it..

Remove both bags (two quarter turn fasteners each)

RIGHT SIDE
Remove heat shield from right pipe (one 4mm buttonhead and a 10mm bolt)
Loosen muffler clamp (12mm if I remember well)
While holding the right muffler in your hand, remove the two rear bolts being careful not to loose the metal washers stuck in the rubber grommets. (two bolts and two captive nuts)
Gently remove the muffler by rotating and pulling to the rear.
Remove the nuts from the slot for re-use
Remove the muffler clamp for re-use
Place the muffler on a towel to avoid scratches

Install the muffler clamp on the TORS aligning the pins in a slot
Slide the nuts into the slots on the TORS
Gently slide the muffler onto the pipe being sure it goes in all the way!
Tighten the rear bolts into the captive nuts (this will assure that the pipe is livel)
Tighten the muffler clamp
Reinstall the heat shield


LEFT SIDE
DO NOT REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD (it's much easier to do when the muffler is removed)
Loosen muffler clamp (12mm bolt)
While holding the muffler in your hand, remove the two rear bolts being careful not to loose the metal washers stuck in the rubber grommets. (two bolts and two captive nuts)
Gently pull OUT to remove the muffler
Remove the nuts from the slot for re-use
Remove the muffler clamp for re-use
Place the muffler on a towel to avoid scratches
Remove the heat shield (two 10mm bolts)

Install the heat shield on the TORS
Slide the nuts into the slots on the TORS (the one without the bend in the pipe) The flange faces up.
Install the muffler clamp on the TORS aligning the pins in a slot
Gently rotate and slide the muffler onto the pipe being sure it goes in all the way to the flange on the pipe!
Tighten the rear bolts into the captive nuts (this will assure that the pipe is livel)
Tighten the muffler clamp
Reinstall the heat shield

Doublecheck all bolts and fasteners, start bike and enjoy new throaty sound of 2300cc!!!
 
rbickford said:
Thanks! I guess you decided you didn't want me to wreck your (ex) TORS! I really appreciate it! :D
No worries, if I had known you were new to wrenching I would have offered these tips with the pipes! As I said, if you get in a bind, feel free to email (I carry a Blackberry as I'm always on call)

As far as the copper gaskets, they are reusable and the many Triumph pipes I've done I've never had to replace one.. Just be carefull to gently rotate the pipe as you are inserting it so you don't damage them..
 
When I did mine I had to cut about 1/2 '' off the left side pipe the muffler slips over because the bend in the new pipe was shorter than the original and when pushed all the way on it wasn't square with the bike. It was a bit hard hacksawing upside down, but I got there.

Also you might need some gasket sealer to stop any air leeks.
 
rbickford said:
GPM said:
Is this a serious question or are you just trying to get your post count up??

Assuming its a real question, remove the bolts from the bag mounts, loosen the clamps, pull them off. A bit of twisting may be required to free them.

Installation of replacements is the reverse.

No, it's a serious question. I have done several searches and didn't find much info on the topic. There was a relatively long one posted when Pugpower had his replaced and I believe there was a crew of 3 or 4 working on it, so I was concerned that I may not be able to do it alone.

The only reason there were several people helping Pugpower with the installation of his TOR's is because his pugs keep trying to help. One person needed to hold the pipe in place while another threaded the bolts, the third person was holding all our beers, to keep them from them pesky pugs. 8) They do sound great! So great, I'm gonna' get another set.
 
bluesmanjimbo said:
When I did mine I had to cut about 1/2 '' off the left side pipe the muffler slips over because the bend in the new pipe was shorter than the original and when pushed all the way on it wasn't square with the bike. It was a bit hard hacksawing upside down, but I got there.

Also you might need some gasket sealer to stop any air leeks.
????? Not the Triumph TORS.. In my experiance the fit/finish of all Triumph accesories is dead on and 100% quality...
 
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