I'm new to the whole DIY bike issues. I have changed the oil, chain, and tires on my old sporty, back in the late 90's. But since I bought this bike new in '01 I have left all the maintenance and such to the professionals. But now I'm here in Germany and I don't want to pay for my exhaust to be removed and reinstalled several times. I need to remove my aftermarket exhaust and install the factory pipes. I am in the military an stationed in Germany where the current Sampson exhaust without baffles are not appreciated.

My question: Are there any special tools required to remove the exhaust system on a 2001 FXST? I've looked at it and it doesn't seem like I can get a regular ratchet into the space around the rear exhaust manifold.

Thanks

 

1/4" drive ratchet, 1/4" extension, 1/2" swivel socket and whatever wrench for the bracket. You may also want to get new gaskets at the head, I replace mine just about every time I pull my exhaust off.