Exhaust changeout questions
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Exhaust changeout ** HELP ** footpeg removal?
I'm going to replace the stock pipes with V&H BSS tonight. I'll also be upgrading to a high flow air cleaner and installing a PCV.
While reviewing the service manual I noticed it states I need an O2 sensor socket to remove the sensors from the exhaust pipes. Is this really necessary? Will an open end wrench not work?
Also, it states theres a seal that needs to be replaced. Since I'm bypassing the sensors anyway, can I reuse the original seal our do you guys replace that also just to be safe and avoid air leaks?
I'm assuming I'll need an extra pair of hands tonight to set things in place and I'm figuring a 1/4" socket with an extension and a wobble on the end to get to those nasty rear bolts?
Are there any other tips you guys have or things I need to pay special attention to?
Thanks
While reviewing the service manual I noticed it states I need an O2 sensor socket to remove the sensors from the exhaust pipes. Is this really necessary? Will an open end wrench not work?
Also, it states theres a seal that needs to be replaced. Since I'm bypassing the sensors anyway, can I reuse the original seal our do you guys replace that also just to be safe and avoid air leaks?
I'm assuming I'll need an extra pair of hands tonight to set things in place and I'm figuring a 1/4" socket with an extension and a wobble on the end to get to those nasty rear bolts?
Are there any other tips you guys have or things I need to pay special attention to?
Thanks
Last edited by pearlandhd; Aug 3, 2009 at 06:55 PM.
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Open end will work fine just be patient and careful not to chip anything with it. I reused the seals. I am going to order the o2 plugs it looks crappy with the extrawire from the unsued o2 sensors I think the plug kit is like $16 bucks and can be changed without taking the pipes off.
Take the sensors out and plug the ports. If you search you can just go the hardware store and buy the right size as opposed to the "o2 sensor port plugs." I can't remember what the size is right now. My bike is pre o2 sensors so I am really of no help on removing them. Good luck with the install...and we want pics when it is done.
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Be sure to have new exhaust gaskets. The old ones will be hard to spot to the untrained eye. They are black and mashed in pretty good. Use a sharp flat-blade screw driver to work them around the edge and pop them out.
How old is your bike/stock exhaust? Some liquid wrench the night before you do the work may be a good idea, although I got away with out using it and had no problems.
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[quote=HarleyGoodies;5368065]Take the sensors out and plug the ports. If you search you can just go the hardware store and buy the right size as opposed to the "o2 sensor port plugs."
Sorry about that last post! Forgot the quote so would you use pipe plugs or what?
Sorry about that last post! Forgot the quote so would you use pipe plugs or what?
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