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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Got my pipes today and gonna attempt to put them on tonight...any good how to videos or posts, they came with instructions from Vance & Hines. but never done this kinda thing before, but eager to learn!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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They are fairly easy to install. The best advice I can give you is just tear into the sucker and if you run across any issues, I'm sure there are some good folks on here to help you thru it.

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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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real easy to install but you should get new exhaust gaskets before you do.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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I wish they made them for 2003 Sportsters
 
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i wish they werent so expensive
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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well crapolla, HD is closed today, and cant find a gaskett at any of the auto parts stores!!! looks like i have to buy this from the dealer, so no new pipes tonight
 
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Make sure you have blue loctite for the engine cover & mounting bolts your gonna have to remove & re-install. Installed mine myself took approx. 2 hours including necessary breaks, very easy straight forward installation.
 
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i wish they werent so expensive
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Make sure you have blue loctite for the engine cover & mounting bolts your gonna have to remove & re-install. Installed mine myself took approx. 2 hours including necessary breaks, very easy straight forward installation.
lol it took me 4 hours because of long breaks and running to harbor freight several times for tools. pretty straight forward install though, I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5 in difficulty
 
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pretty easy install when you get gaskets get the se ones .
 
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