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Thunderheader install
Ok folks, I'm having a horrible day and instead of doing something stupid, I decided to install my Thunderheader even though I don't have the cams installed yet. It's quite therapeutic. I'm not ready to kill anyone any longer. 
I still want a cold cold beer or 8....
I have the stock exhaust removed, exhaust gaskets removed. I'm at the point of attaching the mounting bracket underneath the clutch cover.
1) if I loosen those 4 screws underneath the clutch, am I going to lose tranny fluid. Mind you, the 4 screws are not part of the clutch cover. They lie below that.
2) The install sheet says to remove the clutch cover. I see why. The clutch cable is blocking the 4th screw just enough I can't get the allen wrench in there enough to get a good grip on it. Is this ABSOLUTELY necessary? I don't feel like draining the tranny, and having to buy another clutch cover gasket, plus more tranny fluid.
If I had a grinder I'd grind down my allen wrench to fit into the space between the clutch cable and the 4th screw.
I still want a cold cold beer or 8....I have the stock exhaust removed, exhaust gaskets removed. I'm at the point of attaching the mounting bracket underneath the clutch cover.
1) if I loosen those 4 screws underneath the clutch, am I going to lose tranny fluid. Mind you, the 4 screws are not part of the clutch cover. They lie below that.
2) The install sheet says to remove the clutch cover. I see why. The clutch cable is blocking the 4th screw just enough I can't get the allen wrench in there enough to get a good grip on it. Is this ABSOLUTELY necessary? I don't feel like draining the tranny, and having to buy another clutch cover gasket, plus more tranny fluid.
If I had a grinder I'd grind down my allen wrench to fit into the space between the clutch cable and the 4th screw.
Last edited by SC-Longhair; Mar 11, 2009 at 07:44 PM.
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You wan't lose any fluid....and here's a little tip....get out the channel locks and CAREFULLY back out the allen that the clutch cable is blocking. Just enough to let the bracket slide in. Notice that it has a cut out for that hole on the bracket. I've been doin' em this way forever. I'm sure there are those that will disagree with the method...but it works and I've never had a problem. Much better than taking the tranny end cover off and doing all that extra work!
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I appreciate that info Glide05. I'm not really in need of any Rhinehart info at this time. The thunderheader bracket utilizes 4 screws underneath the six speed clutch cover.
I think I may have come up with a slight solution to the possible tranny fluid loss problem.. Since my ground is relatively soft, I just dug about a 2"-3" deep hole and let the bike lean way over on the jiffy stand. I think I can get away with it like that.
I still have the issue of getting the allen wrench in between the clutch cable and screw head. I do have a hack saw and the thought of just cutting the wrench down to fit is possible but it's now dark and I'm not in the mood to setup my work light. Just too much to run the drop cord from the house and all that crap.
The bike looks so bare now.
No battery box/battery
No stock headers / SEII mufflers
Since the bike is outside and the exhaust ports are exposed, I stuff some rags in there to keep the moisture out.
I think I may have come up with a slight solution to the possible tranny fluid loss problem.. Since my ground is relatively soft, I just dug about a 2"-3" deep hole and let the bike lean way over on the jiffy stand. I think I can get away with it like that.
I still have the issue of getting the allen wrench in between the clutch cable and screw head. I do have a hack saw and the thought of just cutting the wrench down to fit is possible but it's now dark and I'm not in the mood to setup my work light. Just too much to run the drop cord from the house and all that crap.
The bike looks so bare now.
No battery box/battery
No stock headers / SEII mufflers
Since the bike is outside and the exhaust ports are exposed, I stuff some rags in there to keep the moisture out.
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You wan't lose any fluid....and here's a little tip....get out the channel locks and CAREFULLY back out the allen that the clutch cable is blocking. Just enough to let the bracket slide in. Notice that it has a cut out for that hole on the bracket. I've been doin' em this way forever. I'm sure there are those that will disagree with the method...but it works and I've never had a problem. Much better than taking the tranny end cover off and doing all that extra work!
I'll have to finish up tomorrow.
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Here is where I am right now. Although it's dark now. [Edit] I just saw that I caught one of my cats, Yo-yo, in the photo (mid-left). He's like an ol lady. Always has to have his nose in my business.
Here is my solution to any possible fluid loss:
Here is my solution to any possible fluid loss:
Last edited by SC-Longhair; Mar 11, 2009 at 07:26 PM.
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whatever .... was simply stating that my bracket used 3 of those same bolts but not the 4th one, and I didn't experience any fluid loss while removing them... just trying to help ... I'll know better next time.
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Don't get your panties in a bunch. I did say "I appreciate the info..."
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