Removing and installing left hand silencer T120

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dakardean

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I watched several videos on how easy it is to simply remove the silencers to do a chain adjustment or remove the rear wheel. The nice looking blonde lady made it look so easy and simple. My issue is the left hand side with the extra lower support bracket. The bolt did not come out easy after removing the nut. Putting the silencer back on the hole did not line up without a struggle, I had to use a screwdriver inserted into the hole to pry the silencer into place. Even after that the bolt still would not easily slide in and would bind. Both ways I had to use a wrench to ratchet to bolt to go in or out (not sure I am explaining this right). Is this normal ? in all the videos that bolt simply slips in an out perfectly. Is there some kind of method I am missing ? I would also ad that I have a centre stand, It was on the centre stand during all of this.
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I do have the offset wrenches..they are also not an easy to use as one might think. Seriously considering different exhaust cans. My mission was to verify how easy it actually is to remove the exhaust cans to gain full access. Right hand side is easy. Left hand side would also be a breeze if not for the lower support bracket not easily lining up. Every video I watch shows that bolt easily sliding in and out...not so with mine. The bike has never been dropped or laid down that I know of, it only had 1200 miles when I bought it and it was showroom condition.
In reference to offset wrenches, I have yet to see a video of anyone actually using them.
 
I have shorty aftermarket cans on mine (bought it that way), so loosening axle and adjusting are a snap.

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dakardean said:
What brand are those ? Will they support a centre stand ? Adjusting a chain should be a snap...surprised the engineers at Triumph would do something like this.
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Only thing I know about them is the LE on the taper tip. I bought the bike from a guy in Laredo, TX a few years back and those pipes came mounted on the bike. They are a wee bit louder and somewhat deeper in tone than most stock noise makers. Who makes them is anyone's guess.
 
I have another question about the exhaust fitting. There is a gasket on the header pipe that the can fits over. I ended damaging that gasket and ordered a new one (they are cheap). I have read on other forums that they just use exhaust past as opposed to the gasket. Does this work just as well ?
 
atomsplitter said:
Not available? THEN you use the alternative. Just sayin...........
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I live in a large city, the Triumph dealer had to order one in. Having to remove the cans to do a simple chain adjustment is pretty common when you are on a longer trip. Triumph dealers are not as wide spread as other brands. Always have a backup plan.
 
I also found that on the right hand side if you just remove the foot peg bolt the can will drop down enough to give access without removing it. It does not show doing this in any of videos I have found so far. Is there a downside to doing this?
 
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dakardean said:
I live in a large city, the Triumph dealer had to order one in. Having to remove the cans to do a simple chain adjustment is pretty common when you are on a longer trip. Triumph dealers are not as wide spread as other brands. Always have a backup plan.
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Or learn to do it without taking the can off. I don't know how far you ride in a single trip, but chain adjustment check isn't necssary for usually around 500 miles or so. If you want to make it easy on yourself, get the shorty cans and you can leave them on.
 
atomsplitter said:
Or learn to do it without taking the can off. I don't know how far you ride in a single trip, but chain adjustment check isn't necssary for usually around 500 miles or so. If you want to make it easy on yourself, get the shorty cans and you can leave them on.
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I think that is what I will eventually do. Function over style has always been the best way to go.
 

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