2017 baffle removal

[paul_m]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

No because it's for sale. You can destroy yours and buy mine if you wish. Could have it cheap so that you can make it wider known for the BMW community.

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[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Reply from BMW. Sounds like they called a dealer!
Good afternoon Charlie

Thanks for your email about the S 1000 RR.

I've been in touch with a parts advisor at one of our BMW Motorrad Centres, who has confirmed that it won't be possible to remove the baffles from the exhaust on the 2017 S 1000 RR. I would recommend getting in touch with a parts advisor at your preferred BMW Motorrad Centre for more information on this.

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I hope this been helpful and please do get back in touch if you require any further assistance.


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[Julestys]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

I have been out on my 2017 today for the first time.
Initial thoughts:
Exhaust does not pop as much as previous model.
Engine seems smoother
Gear Change is smoother too
Suspension takes out the lumps and bumps on the road really well, although not sure that should have changed from the 15-16 model
One thing I did notice though, is no vibration through the handlebars at 4,000 rpm as I had on 16 bike
So all in all I would say so far the bike feels "more refined".

 

[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Yeehah

Need to go through the bigger weld

Also had this made up to assist

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[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Baffles were around 50% of the length of the exhaust


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[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Can conclusively say this is well worth doing. Deeper exhaust tone and a fair bit louder. Was surprised how much louder when I could hear it despite being Ina tunnel behind a cafe racer earlier


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[MRD1000]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Hi Chuck. Did you use a dremmal to go through the welds? Cheers

 

[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Hi Chuck. Did you use a dremmal to go through the welds? Cheers

Hi. Yes. Meant to put that in the post!
Used the dremel and also a thin screwdriver to prise apart as difficult to see when you are through the weld.


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[MRD1000]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Thanks. I'll tackle it this week. Just need a dremel!

 

[1kgaz]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Just Done this Persistence is key . Sounds how it should of , the baffles are stamped in serval places inside of exhaust which make it hard to slide out (Gentle persuasion) overcome this .

 

[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

If anyone wants to come to Southend at a weekend will do it for them if they video so I can use as an instruction vid for YouTube.


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[MRD1000]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Hi Chuck. I've got the top baffle out but cannot release the bottom baffle, so frustrating! Was the bottom baffle on yours harder to release? Cheers

 

[1kgaz]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

They are centre punched in several places on the inside which will make it feel like forever keep going try pull from bottom of baffles too (creates a rocking effect)

 

[DoubleRDurham]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

A slide hammer is the tool of choice for this job.

 

[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Hi Chuck. I've got the top baffle out but cannot release the bottom baffle, so frustrating! Was the bottom baffle on yours harder to release? Cheers

Only marginally. The tool in my last pick sorts it! Make sure the weld is broken by sliding a small flathead screwdriver along the weld line.


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[MRD1000]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Thanks guys. Top baffle came out relatively easily with an improvised pulling tool. I'm going to purchase a slide hammer to remove the bottom baffle (I don't need much persuasion to buy new tools!). The most annoying aspect of the job so far is that I dropped one of the screws down the exhaust...it's staring at me from the depths of the Cat...

 

[GixxerChuck]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Just remove the end can. Only 2 circlips and no gasket to worry about. 10 minute job. No prizes for guessing how I know !!!!


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[MRD1000]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Just remove the end can. Only 2 circlips and no gasket to worry about. 10 minute job. No prizes for guessing how I know !!!!


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Believe me I'm an expert in end can removal as well! That's how I can see it in the cat...hoping my ebay sourced grabber is on the mat waiting for me when I get home...

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Thanks guys. Top baffle came out relatively easily with an improvised pulling tool. I'm going to purchase a slide hammer to remove the bottom baffle (I don't need much persuasion to buy new tools!). The most annoying aspect of the job so far is that I dropped one of the screws down the exhaust...it's staring at me from the depths of the Cat...

Take the DDC off and pop a wheelie... that will be out in no time

 

[MRD1000]

Re: 2017 bad news or maybe good news

Indeed but then I would have to buy a screw, and I'm trying to save money (as the Beast is already making my wallet flinch) :culpability: