Muffler bushings - GT750

[Whit]

I am having a heck of a time trying to know out my muffler bushings. Need to get them out before taking frame to get powder coated. Found a socket that looked to be the correct size and pounded it but they are not budging. I wonder how difficult it is going to be putting the new ones in. Anyone have any tricks on getting the old ones out and installing the new ones? Thanks //Pat

[oldjapanesebikes]

If you use a hole saw of the right size to bore the space between the inner and outer ferrules, then it should come out. You may also need a junior hack saw to cut the outer ferrule in the bore. To pull the new one in, a bolt with a large washer and a nut - and draw the bushing in. Also - as a matter of interest - I have often not bothered removing them when powder coating and have not seen any ill effect. Of course, your mileage may differ !

[Coyote]

Most definitely leave them in.. The heat from the powder coat process will not bother them. Do put a bolt through them with a large washer on both ends
Those things are double tough to get out and triple tough to replace. Been there - done that. Powder coated 3 frames with the bushings in place. No problem at all.

[GT750Battleship]

Hi,+1 with Ian (oldjapanesebikes) exactly how I did mine 3 years ago,also when refitting pipes to fit a spacing washers between the pipe mount & the frame,stops vibration & allows the mount to work properly

Cheers,
Roger