Any one have a good method to remove the fount exhaust bracket. I would like to remove this bracket before I install ny new pipes. 08 FXDL

 

there is a special low profile tool to remove the bracket:

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/910-883

I put on V&H BSS and never bothered removing that bracket, it's really not visable unless you really look for it

 

Thank you coop creek, just got Cobra Speedster exhaust and was thinking of removing this bracket.
Looked in my service manual but didnt see it.

Thanks for the info.

 

Its been awhile since i did mine but can remember cutting an old torx bit and useing a 1/4 " openend/ box wrench.

 

Why not paint it wrinkle or flat black.
No one is ever going to know it's there till you point it out to em.

 

That's is the method I was thinking about using, I don't think I need to cut the torx bit.
Or maybe leave it and chain lock bike thru that loop thru light pole while a rallies.

 

I never removed one but I reinstalled one that the previous owner took off-with a die grinder by the looks of it. Anyway, I used hex head capscrews this time- I don't know why they don't do that to begin with- makes everything a lot easier.

 

I used three different types of Torx bits. Two different socket kinds, one from Sears, one a no-name, and one of those T handled drivers. Took a lot of muscle, but I got it off.

 

Thanks, I got a short torx wrench from Harbor Freight under $5 and got it off. New pipes installed 3-4 hours. Just not sure about 90 -120 fp on the head bolts. I know the manual calls for this.

 

I hope you mean inch/lbs! of course you do , otherwise your flange nuts would shear off long before! You don't need a tork wench for those at all. Just seat them in evenly until their snug,and a half turn past that and voila! I learned that here!!!