I don't think we've seen pics of the black ones.
The easiest way to get the baffles out is to remove the muffler and knock them out from the input side using a piece of wood or something similar.
I have run several sets on Harleys and getting them out through the rear although not impossible using a slide hammer was sometimes difficult.
I am a firm believer in anti seize.. Just my $.02
When I was changing baffles and doing some experimenting I got a threaded rod and bent a hook in it.I slipped it in the baffle moved it to one side and pulled came out with no problems.That was on the Torq Masters they have 2 baffles for each pipe.
Ride it like you stole it
Does Rush weld a bar across the tail end of the baffles?
Saw that somewhere, but can't recall for sure it was Rush.
Yes, Rush has a good, stout bar welded across the tail end of the baffle. It looks strong enough to handle any pulling force you could apply to it.
I also just got off the phone with Rush. Asked the guy if they'd recommend using some anti-seize to make future baffle removal easier. He said he'd never heard of it but that it couldn't hurt anything and he did admit that after a while, they can be stuck quite firmly. Nothing I hadn't already figured out but it is the common sense answer. I'll be going the anti-seize route.
They are well made I have no complaints, love the sound.
Trying to see what, if any, downside there would be,,, Can't think of any offhand,,,
Are the pipes ceramic coated inside?