Mouse nest exahust

[pup55]

Have a 2007 Apex and I think i might have a mouse nest in muffler. Any idea's on how to get out? I started up and blew out a lot of the nest but i think i still have something in there. i started today and backfired just a tad and slight hesitation.
Thanks
Steve

 

[Super Sled]

Open it up, clean out the nest crap, gut the exhaust while your in there, have it welded back up, reinstall and go!!!

 

[pup55]

I assume if i have to weld it back up i need to break welds?

 

[Super Sled]

I recommend you follow this thread to open it up and have it welded back up:

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=46386

I brought mine to an exhaust shop, he did it for $25

 

[pup55]

Thanks Super Sled

 

[Super Sled]

Good luck bud!!!!

 

[Irv]

Have a 2007 Apex and I think i might have a mouse nest in muffler. Any idea's on how to get out? I started up and blew out a lot of the nest but i think i still have something in there. i started today and backfired just a tad and slight hesitation.
Thanks
Steve

Be sure to use a bit of steel wool in your tail pipes next year, it works as do moth balls spread out in various locations on the sled.

 

[sleddog66]

Have a 2007 Apex and I think i might have a mouse nest in muffler. Any idea's on how to get out? I started up and blew out a lot of the nest but i think i still have something in there. i started today and backfired just a tad and slight hesitation.
Thanks
Steve

Be sure to use a bit of steel wool in your tail pipes next year, it works as do moth balls spread out in various locations on the sled.

I actually use exhaust plugs

 

[Super Sled]

The other option is to do nothing. The stuff will burn up/ blow out inshort order, lol

 

[pup55]

Should of done nothing, just cut open and didn't find anything. Think I should cut out baffles while I have open for better sound?

 

[AIRWOLF]

I use Moth Balls and Dryer sheets, I place them in several locations

 

[Super Sled]

Should of done nothing, just cut open and didn't find anything. Think I should cut out baffles while I have open for better sound?

IMHO gutting exhaust gives a deeper, throatier sound, and is better. It is not louder. Also gets rid of the midrange droaning the Apex makes. Up to you, but I like it better.

 

[pup55]

Thanks, will try.

 

[IAVECTORGT]

Have a 2007 Apex and I think i might have a mouse nest in muffler. Any idea's on how to get out? I started up and blew out a lot of the nest but i think i still have something in there. i started today and backfired just a tad and slight hesitation.
Thanks
Steve

Be sure to use a bit of steel wool in your tail pipes next year, it works as do moth balls spread out in various locations on the sled.

I actually use exhaust plugs

I use exhaust plugs also! They are super cheap!

 

[pup55]

Super Sled i went and cut out the 2 baffle pipes while I had muffler apart. Thanks for the info and can't wait to hear it. I should have it welded up this week. Did your welder have any issue's with the 2 layers of steel when he welded? I also added 2 stainless steel screws into the mesh you talked about just so it does not loosen up over time.