Rush Pipes Installed

[Bruce B]

Installed my new Rush Racing pipes last Saturday and am totally satisfied with the overall quality, fit, finish, etc. I got them in black with the 2.5 inch baffles. Awesome sound. Very deep and powerful sounding. They get pretty raucous when I twist that grip. There is a bit of a drone at freeway speeds. Not a problem though. I know the Cobras are a great unit but if someone wants a different style, I don't think you can go wrong with Rush. Price is right too. Got mine from Phat Performance.

One question for those who already have the Rush pipes or others with changeable baffles that can be pulled out the rear of the pipes. Knowing that I might want to try other sized baffles someday, would it be good to pull these now and apply some anti-seize to them? The baffles are a real precision fit and I wonder if, after a period of time, it could be a real battle to get them out. Your thoughts, please.

[HogSlayer]

I have Rush pipes too, not sure if antiseize would help or not, since some moisture will accumulate when the bike sits for awhile in a moist atmosphere. My old school guess would be light tapping on the baffles to break loose any rust that has formed. Did you check the Rush site to see if there' any info about changing baffles. One of us should check it out, YOU check it out since you started the thread!

[Bruce B]

I have Rush pipes too, not sure if antiseize would help or not, since some moisture will accumulate when the bike sits for awhile in a moist atmosphere. My old school guess would be light tapping on the baffles to break loose any rust that has formed. Did you check the Rush site to see if there' any info about changing baffles. One of us should check it out, YOU check it out since you started the thread!

Sounds like a plan. I'll check with them tomorrow. The pipes are so nicely made that there isn't any slop in the fit.

[bobbyf6b]

I don't think we've seen pics of the black ones.

[HogSlayer]

They are well made I have no complaints, love the sound.

[Scotrod]

Trying to see what, if any, downside there would be,,, Can't think of any offhand,,,

Are the pipes ceramic coated inside?

[Bruce B]

I don't think we've seen pics of the black ones.

I'll try for some pics this weekend. My Madstad windshield arrives late tomorrow and I'll wait until that's mounted before I get to the pics.

[jkelley]

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

[F6B-RICH]

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.

[Scotrod]

Does Rush weld a bar across the tail end of the baffles?

Saw that somewhere, but can't recall for sure it was Rush.