Install of Vance and Hines power duals
#11
can someone please attach a photo for a 2011 install to where which O2 sensor goes ? the 2011 02 sensors on stock pipes are right next to eachother vs V&H power duals.. i will be doing mine in 2 weeks finally along with AC and PV install. i dont want to get the )2 sensors mixed up.. on My V&H power duals, one bung is close to top of cylinder that cuts out when EITMS kicks in and other bung is near the X-Over... its not clear on the instructions... please help.
#12
can someone please attach a photo for a 2011 install to where which O2 sensor goes ? the 2011 02 sensors on stock pipes are right next to eachother vs V&H power duals.. i will be doing mine in 2 weeks finally along with AC and PV install. i dont want to get the )2 sensors mixed up.. on My V&H power duals, one bung is close to top of cylinder that cuts out when EITMS kicks in and other bung is near the X-Over... its not clear on the instructions... please help.
Last edited by rdc401; 05-26-2011 at 03:16 PM. Reason: sorry double post
#13
The bung in the pipe close to the rear cylinder is obviously for the rear and that would be the O2 with the black connector. The one for the front cylinder would be the one near the cross over and that one is grey. Just match up the colors when you're reconnecting the sensors.
I don't have a picture but it really couldn't be any simpler than what I described.
As far as the install the two things that are potential "gotchas" are:
1) Getting all the heat shields lined up correctly... and be damn careful not to scratch the pipe shields with the crossover shield which lays on top of them.
2) Tightening the head pipe front bracket because there is almost no room to work. They actually want you to install the head pipe, take the head pipe back off and then finish tightening the bracket. I wasn't going for that and just used a ball head allen wrench.
I don't have a picture but it really couldn't be any simpler than what I described.
As far as the install the two things that are potential "gotchas" are:
1) Getting all the heat shields lined up correctly... and be damn careful not to scratch the pipe shields with the crossover shield which lays on top of them.
2) Tightening the head pipe front bracket because there is almost no room to work. They actually want you to install the head pipe, take the head pipe back off and then finish tightening the bracket. I wasn't going for that and just used a ball head allen wrench.
Thanks HDThunder.. you answered my question to what i was looking for.
did u install all heatshields prior putting power duals onto bike ? i was wondering if i install all heatshields and then lift bike rear wheel to pass through the left side exhaust outlet to make it a little easier or would this cause headaches installing pipes to the exhaust outlet of the heads ?
#14
Yes you are correct if using the PCV and no autotune, the bungs can get plugged or you will have to disconnect the O2 sensors and plug them with the supplied resistor loads..
#15
Thanks HDThunder.. you answered my question to what i was looking for.
did u install all heatshields prior putting power duals onto bike ? i was wondering if i install all heatshields and then lift bike rear wheel to pass through the left side exhaust outlet to make it a little easier or would this cause headaches installing pipes to the exhaust outlet of the heads ?
did u install all heatshields prior putting power duals onto bike ? i was wondering if i install all heatshields and then lift bike rear wheel to pass through the left side exhaust outlet to make it a little easier or would this cause headaches installing pipes to the exhaust outlet of the heads ?
Not sure I understand what you're asking about lifting the bike though. I did mine on my bike lift sitting on the rear wheel but straight up (not on the stand). It worked fine that way and I was able to get the pipes and mufflers lined up even by measuring the height off the lift and making sure the mufflers where even and level. Install the crossover pipe to the left side after the head pipe is on. Don't tighten everything down until it's all straight and level.
#17
thanks everyone from hdforums . i finally installed my power duals and HD SE heavy breather along with PV map from FM and V&H oval slip ons. never did exhaust swap b4. was a great experience of tooling. will post photos soon. sound is just right. not as loud as the slip ons on my 2008 with stock exhaust. seems the power duals quite the sound a little. they do bark when roll the throttle hard but then quite down. buddy has the true duals setup and is more loud at idle and highway speeds.
install was as per instructions but the hose clamps for the cross-over heat shield included with the power duals are to small. did install alone but if ure two when installing pipes to cylinder exhaust would be easier..
no popping or any issues with FM map..will see how gas mileage is now compared to stock and differance of heat on right side..
cheers and ride safe
install was as per instructions but the hose clamps for the cross-over heat shield included with the power duals are to small. did install alone but if ure two when installing pipes to cylinder exhaust would be easier..
no popping or any issues with FM map..will see how gas mileage is now compared to stock and differance of heat on right side..
cheers and ride safe
#19
#20
It's a fairly straight forward assembly
About a 5 beer job as I recall. Make sure you use 'anti-seize' on the head bolt studs. The clamp for the chrome cross-over cover, I found to be a bit short and caused me a bit of hassle. Be very careful when clamping it into place as it's easy to scratch.