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EXHAUST SYSTEM
2.28
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
For details on removal of components on XB12 models with
interactive exhaust systems, see
REMOVAL
under
7.6
INTERACTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM(XB12 MODELS ONLY).
Muffler
1.
Remove chin fairing. See
2.33 CHIN FAIRING
.
2.
Remove front sprocket cover. See
2.30 SPROCKET
COVER
.
3.
Remove idler pulley. See
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
under
6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM
.
4.
See
Figure 2-109.
Loosen front muffler mount fastener
(7) but do not remove.
5.
Remove front and rear muffler straps.
Front: Remove front muffler strap fastener (5). Front
strap will not be removed.
NOTE
Always replace the front muffler strap.
Rear: Alternately loosen rear strap fasteners (1) and
remove straps (2).
6.
See
Figure 2-110.
Loosen Torca clamp (1) and remove
muffler.
NOTE
The muffler may be removed for replacement without remov-
ing the exhaust header.
Front Muffler Mount
1.
Remove muffler.
2.
See
Figure 2-109.
Remove front muffler mount fastener
(7).
3.
Remove strap (4) from front muffler mount (6).
4.
Remove front muffler mount bushings (8) by punching
out with suitable tool.
Rear Muffler Bracket
1.
Remove muffler.
2.
Drain oil. See
1.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
.
3.
Remove oil lines from swingarm. See
3.9 OIL HOSE
ROUTING AND OIL RESERVOIR.
4.
See
Figure 2-109.
Remove rear muffler bracket fasteners
(10).
5.
Slide oil lines from rear muffler bracket and remove rear
muffler bracket (9).
Exhaust Header
1.
Rotate engine down. See
3.3 ENGINE ROTATION FOR
SERVICE
.
2.
Remove oxygen sensor. See
4.33 OXYGEN SENSOR
.
3.
See
Figure 2-110.
Remove exhaust header (2) by
removing mounting fasteners (3).
4.
Remove exhaust ring (4), retaining ring (5) and port gas-
ket (6).
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