Removing Stuck Kerker Baffle

I'm cleaning up an older Kerker can and want to remove the baffle for clean up. I can't get it to budge. Any ideas?

penetrating oil, heat, patience.

"PB Blaster", this is one of the best penetrants.
Soak it a couple times a day, for a few days. Use the whole can. Tap on it with a hammer for vibration, more PB, it will come out!

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Sounds like it should do the trick. I committed a sin and didn't look for a similar topic already posted. Here is one from 3+ years ago:

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=2&id=124253#124483

Thanks again.

BTW, PB Blaster and a block of wood made quick work of it!

I have a Kerker in that same condition for my KZ650. Are you going to re-chrome it or coat it? Just curious and to see how it turns out.

Glad to see good outcomes.

take 2 inchs off,at the end of pipe,saving the baffle screw hole.run it open,loud pipes save lives..a harley runs open pipes,old school,why not you ,i do open and proud to be loud.it looks old,like my pipe is.wouldn,t do it to a better one..later,...

Kawi // Twin wrote:

I have a Kerker in that same condition for my KZ650. Are you going to re-chrome it or coat it? Just curious and to see how it turns out.

The plan is to ceramic coat it. My father-in-law used to run a chrome shop and it is actually more expensive. Too bad I waited too long to make a decision

I actually like the ceramic coated look better too. I've read the going rate seems to be around $125 for just the pipe if you shop around.

I'll post up some pics when I get it done.

thomas 62864 wrote:

take 2 inchs off,at the end of pipe,saving the baffle screw hole.run it open,loud pipes save lives..a harley runs open pipes,old school,why not you ,i do open and proud to be loud.it looks old,like my pipe is.wouldn,t do it to a better one..later,...

Have you been paying attention to what is going on in California and soon elsewhere?

www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/8064/Motorcycle...nia-Exhaust-Law.aspx


latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2010...ycle-noise-bill.html

www.ph.ucla.edu/mc/exhaust.html

Marneman wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Sounds like it should do the trick. I committed a sin and didn't look for a similar topic already posted. Here is one from 3+ years ago:

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=2&id=124253#124483

Thanks again.

yeah i like wiremans aproach! :woohoo:

TexasKZ wrote:

thomas 62864 wrote:

take 2 inchs off,at the end of pipe,saving the baffle screw hole.run it open,loud pipes save lives..a harley runs open pipes,old school,why not you ,i do open and proud to be loud.it looks old,like my pipe is.wouldn,t do it to a better one..later,...

Have you been paying attention to what is going on in California and soon elsewhere?

www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/8064/Motorcycle...nia-Exhaust-Law.aspx


latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2010...ycle-noise-bill.html

www.ph.ucla.edu/mc/exhaust.html

Gotta please the bluehairs.... Would have thought that Cali has some bigger problems to sort out. Glad they are focusing on the really important issues.