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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Default Quick question about D&D Fatcat installation
Quick question to gain some insight. I've got the Fatcat loosely bolted on my Fatboy. I've got easy access to all the exhaust flange bolts for torquing except the top one of the rear cylinder. Took a bunch of messing around with two fingers just to get the bolt on the stud, but it appears that it may be too tight to get a rachet with extension in there to actually tighten and torque it down.
Anyone else face this temporary setback? Any idea's on what to use to get in there to tighten and torque it down? Thanks in advance for any idea's and advice.
Edit: Yes, the heatshields are installed. and tightened down, came shipped that way and the installation instructions don't mention anything about taking them off during installation.
 
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Take the heat shield off for easier access.

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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Take the heat shield off for easier access.

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I was afraid you'd say that...
 
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It's only a few screws. I'd also imp[lore you to make sure your 02 sensor bolts are tight if you are not running 02 sensors as I lost one on the freeway right after isntall due to not checking if they were in tight.

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Had to remove mine aswell.
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
It's only a few screws. I'd also imp[lore you to make sure your 02 sensor bolts are tight if you are not running 02 sensors as I lost one on the freeway right after isntall due to not checking if they were in tight.

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Not using them. Took them out, cleaned them, and re-installed using red locktite to keep them in.

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Had to remove mine aswell.
Well chit. Was hoping not to have to do it. Thanks guys. Exhaust is off and removing them now.
 
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Red Locktite will burn off in the pipes, don't count on that being enough to keep the plugs tight. check them periodically. And yet, I removed the heat shields as well.
 
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02 sensor plugs should get antiseize.

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I tried that too. I like to learn the hard way.
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
02 sensor plugs should get antiseize.

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Just doing what's in the instructions. If it becomes a problem, I'll toss a spot weld on 'em.
 
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