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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Getting ready to install my Bassani Pro-Street pipes and V&H Vo2 aircleaner on monday... Any tips to make this install easier??
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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ENJOY! Simple tools, Do not over tighten the exhaust studs. Snug them up, to tight and you'll crush the gaskets, leak.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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What are the torque specs for the exhaust flanges and the aircleaner bolts?
 
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Old May 6, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Air cleaner torque specs should be in the instructions I think.

I KNOW you've seen it 1000 times in other threads bud, but pick up a service manual. Best $50 you will ever spend on your bike. Just saying, lol.

Good luck and post some pics when you're done!
 
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Old May 6, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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Don't forget lubrication....A 6 pack of your favorite brew will make the job go smoother and more enjoyable. Super easy job to do.

(1) If you are using O2 sensors get yourself some anti seize and put it on the threads.
(2) Some BLUE loctite on the mounting bolts might help ( not on the exhaust nuts)
(3) WIPE all finger prints of the pipes with windex before starting.
(4) More lubrication after your are done will also help. Now sit back and look at the job you just did and enjoy.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 03:31 AM
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+1 on what coronerrpm advises!

If you can get one of those flexible extensions, it will make is so much easier to get to that one nut on the rear cylinder ...

Something like this: http://www.stanleyworks.ae/product_d...jectID=86-001#

Also I'd use a 1/4 inch drive, that way not so easy to put too much torque on the nuts and bolts. I have put a little of anti seize on the exhaust nuts too, doesn't seem to harm and they are still nice and tight after one year.

from the manual:

Tighten the exhaust system as follows:

a. Tighten the top nut of the front cylinder head
exhaust flange to 9-18 in-Ibs (1.0-2.0 Nm). Tighten
the lower nut to 100-120 in-Ibs (11.3-13.6 Nm).
Final tighten the top nut to 100-120 in-Ibs
(11.3-13.6 Nm).

b. Repeat the previous step on the exhaust flange nuts
of the rear cylinder .

For the air filter, all nuts and screws are 36-60 in-Ibs (4.1-6.8 Nm). A bit of blue loctite will help here.
 

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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Awesome. Got the 30 rack of PBR ready but will enjoy it after instal cause after i get pipes an a/c on i have to take a ride out to my local chopper shop so the guy can install my Terminal Velocity 3!!
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Well bassani pipes came today an do not include crush gaskets... So have to swing by harley for those... Anything else i should need or want??
 
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Pick yourself up a manual for your bike. They are worth every nickel. Good luck and post picks ASAP
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by moonshined
Getting ready to install my Bassani Pro-Street pipes and V&H Vo2 aircleaner on monday... Any tips to make this install easier??
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What model you putting those goodies on ? Naked VO2 ? Got a air filter cover yet for the VO2 ? Unless your keeping the football of course. If not and it's the blue cone shaped (5 3/8 " outer end) most after market orginal football AC inserts will fit right on the end of the filter if you want to keep the filter exposed.
 
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