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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Default Putting on new pipes
I am doing the stage 1 install today, and know that the pipes need to be wiped down before starting the bike. I just don't know what product I should be using.

Looking for some input for you guys. Thanks.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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When I put pipes on my Geezerglide I just wiped them down with good old windex, never had any issues.
 
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as above said windex will do it
 
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Thanks guys. I will try to post pictures when it is on the Luxe.
 
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I also used windex, worked good for me.
 
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I am with the rest of the crowd, I used windex when I did my baffle work on my pipes.
 
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You can never go wrong with Windex
 
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To be honest, I didn't wipe my pipe after installation lol. Windex should work
 
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Anyone know if the 02 sensor socket (harley part) is required to remove the 02 sensors?
 
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It can be done without it quite easily.
 
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