Doing a stage 1 upgrade by myself. Tools and techniques?
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Doing a stage 1 upgrade by myself. Tools and techniques?
In the next few weeks, I'll be receiving a Big Sucker stage 1 AC, a V&H FP3 and a V&H Short Shots staggered. I've been looking at the YouTube videos to do these upgrades on my 2015 Fat Bob (96ci) and feel confident I can do it over a Saturday.
Need your help to figure out what are the minimum tools (and their specs) to get for this project.
Also, if folks can chip in with some solid dos and donts that I need to keep in mind, it would really be appreciated.
Thanks for all your help in advance.
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Need your help to figure out what are the minimum tools (and their specs) to get for this project.
Also, if folks can chip in with some solid dos and donts that I need to keep in mind, it would really be appreciated.
Thanks for all your help in advance.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Beaumont Ca
You should just need a normal socket set, probably an 8mm (for the hose clamps for heat shields) 1/2", 10mm, maybe a 9/16"
and wrenches of normal sizes, and an allen wrnech to fit your air cleaner.
But i have to ask, they offered a 96ci fat bob in 2015? My 14 is a 103
and wrenches of normal sizes, and an allen wrnech to fit your air cleaner.
But i have to ask, they offered a 96ci fat bob in 2015? My 14 is a 103
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Illinois/Wisconsin Border
Take your time. When removing the exhaust you can skip removing the mufflers since you're taking off the entire thing. Us a small flat blade to remove the old gaskets, make sure the new gaskets are seated all the way. You may want to buy a 1/2 inch crows foot to help with getting at the exhaust stud nuts for install of you're new exhaust. Not sure about the short shots but with my Rinehart exhaust the rear ones were a bitch to get at for install. Follow the torque specs and procedure and don't forget to retorque everything in a few days.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Puyallup, WA
Do's - Get a shop manual! Get torque wrenches.
Don'ts - Don't the work without the shop manual. I used to wrench in a bike shop and have built several of my own race bikes. When working on my bike I am always referencing the book. They're only $60, nothing compared to what you have already spent.
Good luck.
Don'ts - Don't the work without the shop manual. I used to wrench in a bike shop and have built several of my own race bikes. When working on my bike I am always referencing the book. They're only $60, nothing compared to what you have already spent.
Good luck.
Road Warrior
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From: East Hartford, CT
Don't skimp, get the proper quality tools.
They will pay for themselves.
Doing your own work is half the fun,
I like to reward myself buy using the money I would of paid out towards new mods.
I have never been in for service since I rode the new bike away.
I have plenty of upgrades and all the work I did myself.
If you don't know how , learn.
They will pay for themselves.
Doing your own work is half the fun,
I like to reward myself buy using the money I would of paid out towards new mods.
I have never been in for service since I rode the new bike away.
I have plenty of upgrades and all the work I did myself.
If you don't know how , learn.
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You should just need a normal socket set, probably an 8mm (for the hose clamps for heat shields) 1/2", 10mm, maybe a 9/16"
and wrenches of normal sizes, and an allen wrnech to fit your air cleaner.
But i have to ask, they offered a 96ci fat bob in 2015? My 14 is a 103
and wrenches of normal sizes, and an allen wrnech to fit your air cleaner.
But i have to ask, they offered a 96ci fat bob in 2015? My 14 is a 103
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/34135/...-fat-bob-fxdf/
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Novice
Joined: May 2012
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From: Yucca Valley,CA
Like everyone said take your time, get a shop manual it's the best thing you'll ever buy if you plan on working on your bike and invest in a quality torque wrench. Oh and definitely a crows foot for the exhaust. They can be a bitch to reach without it or using a normal socket a swivel. And don't cheap out and try to reuse gaskets just spend the couple bucks to replace them
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Sonoma Co - California Formaly East Bay
A service manual for sure. I think in total, my AC, 2-1 Bassani exhaust, and FP3 setup took about 4 hours.
You will need a 14mm wrench for the o2 sensors. I did mine with a little care, and an open end wrench. HD sells a slotted socket specifically for the sensors, but it's like $30. You can also go to an auto parts store and get a 14mm open ended flare wrench for probably $15.
A good torque wrench that measures down into the inch pounds is priceless. Defiantly get that service manual... The head pipe torque specs and sequence is all in there.
You will need a 14mm wrench for the o2 sensors. I did mine with a little care, and an open end wrench. HD sells a slotted socket specifically for the sensors, but it's like $30. You can also go to an auto parts store and get a 14mm open ended flare wrench for probably $15.
A good torque wrench that measures down into the inch pounds is priceless. Defiantly get that service manual... The head pipe torque specs and sequence is all in there.