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Oct 23, 2009 | 11:12 PM

#11

Da Butcher

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Originally Posted by Hrlyrider

it is easier than changing bars, hardest thing is to get the old exhaust pipes apart. for me the right side I could put the heat shield on after the pipe was on. The lsft side had to have the heat shield on before the pipe was put on. I had one O2 sensor that must of been cross threaded and I could not get it out so just bought a new one, the other one came right out put antisieze on them when installing and do not get any on the sensor just the threads.

+1 on that anstsieze. Jamie, FuelMoto, mentioned that to me regarding using one AutoTune for all our bikes. We'll see soon when my other pipes come in. I also 'almost' bought that O2 removal socket until I reminded myself, duh, I'm removing the entire header, I can remove them with a wrench after the headers are off. Maybe I'll need it later, but not right now. I'm more curious as to whether or not I'll have ample room for my torque wrench. Should be fine I imagine.

navyman, thanks for that tip also, no doubt I'll need it.

Oct 23, 2009 | 11:22 PM

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marcparnes

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Since the wire is attached to the top of the sensor how would you use a torque wrench without a special cut away socket? When I took mine out they weren't very tight at all. I just put a wrench on it and gave it a smack with the palm of my hand. When I reinstalled them I just gave they a good tug with the same wrench. I hope that's sufficient. Something else to worry about

Marc

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Oct 23, 2009 | 11:39 PM

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Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

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Originally Posted by navyman

Take your time and read the instructions several times prior to starting. One tip that really helped me: If you replace the exhaust gaskets in the heads, soak them with WD-40 before you attempt pushing them into the exhaust port. They will go in much easier.

Interesting, then it wasn't just me.

I was having a heck of a time slipping on my new mufflers on the left side. I wiggled/waggled/cussed/and some other things too. Then I went and got the only thing I had in the gagrage. I sprayed the pipes with WD-40. I almost broke my hand because they went on so easy after that. LOL

That Fish Oil is amazing.

Oct 23, 2009 | 11:45 PM

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Da Butcher

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Marc

Sorry, I was talking about the head bolts. In fact, I was thinking about looking to see if anybody makes a plug to replace the O2 sensor. Seems after I get the bike's map set-up with the AutoTune, and then "save" it, it wouldn't need it. Didn't sound right, but I was focused on part of the conversation and may have missed a point there. It appeared that after the map is saved, that it would function like a canned map, only better because the trims had a chance to be dialed in more closely. So, I was thinking, screw it, I'll snug'em up, get the map done by riding it for an appropriate amount of time, remove them and can it. We'll see how it goes. Also, I could probably modify a socket to work depending on the required torque capacity needed. Man I'm getting old, I don't remember what that torque is and I looked it up just a few weeks ago. Great, next thing you know I'll find Bingo interesting!

Oct 23, 2009 | 11:46 PM

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davessworks

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Originally Posted by Hrlyrider

it is easier than changing bars

Exactly what I was going to say!

Oct 24, 2009 | 12:52 AM

#16

upirons

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It should be an easy job depends I would rate it a 5. Make sure you have everything before you starting taking stuff apart. Service Manual Tools Torque wrench Take your time. If you get stuck somewhere; stop and take a breather, reread the instructions, check the forums and then try again. Nothing feels as good as working on your scoot and know that you've done it right

Jun 25, 2012 | 05:47 PM

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Clubber

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From: Jacksonville

I'm about to try this myself. Do I need a bike lift for this?

Edit: Nvm, I ordered a lift anyway.

Last edited by Clubber; Jun 25, 2012 at 06:20 PM.

Jun 26, 2012 | 02:42 AM

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Sparky73

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I'd put my header install on par with an oil change. Took a little finesse to get the new headers in but, then again, I didn't know about the WD-40 trick...Just take your time and don't force anything.