Header Pipes Install
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Tourer
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From: Loudon TN. (30 miles from The Dragon)
Header Pipes Install
I should be getting my V&H Dresser Duals soon for my 2010 Road Glide. Was wondering if I should install them myself or just let the dealer install them. I have never done this before and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the installation. How difficult is it to do on a scale from 1 to 10....10 being the hardest. Any tips or advice will be appreciated.
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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.
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Tourer
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I changed out the handlebars myself and put some Heritage bars on without any problems....rather simple actually just time consuming. I just like to know what im getting into before i start on something. Just didnt know if changing out header pipes was a PIA or not. But thanks for the feedback.
Going to have to try this next time.
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I should be getting my V&H Dresser Duals soon for my 2010 Road Glide. Was wondering if I should install them myself or just let the dealer install them. I have never done this before and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the installation. How difficult is it to do on a scale from 1 to 10....10 being the hardest. Any tips or advice will be appreciated.
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Road Captain
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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.
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Where were you yesterday? 
Getting those damn things in without tearing them up was a PITA. By far the most difficult part. I sure could have used this tip! As it is I might have ended up with a small leak at the rear cylinder. I'm not sure but if I listen with a hose stuck in my ear and the other end by the port I think I can hear it popping. Time will tell 
Marc
Getting those damn things in without tearing them up was a PITA. By far the most difficult part. I sure could have used this tip! As it is I might have ended up with a small leak at the rear cylinder. I'm not sure but if I listen with a hose stuck in my ear and the other end by the port I think I can hear it popping. Time will tell Marc