Exhaust Install
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Road Master
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From: Monmouth, OR
Exhaust Install
Finally getting around to installing my fuelmoto 2:1 headpipe on my 2010 Road Glide. I'm not a mechanic, but decided since I bought my Harley that I was going to do my own work. Finding that buying the correct tools makes a huge difference.
I have the pipes mostly disassembled, and am down to removal of the O2 sensors. The service manual says to get the o2 sensor socket for this, and has me pulling the entire sensor and wires off the bike. Is this necessary? Do I need the "special wrench"? Is it best to cut the ties and remove the wires completely? I know, stupid question, but I had to do anything I don't really have to.
I have the pipes mostly disassembled, and am down to removal of the O2 sensors. The service manual says to get the o2 sensor socket for this, and has me pulling the entire sensor and wires off the bike. Is this necessary? Do I need the "special wrench"? Is it best to cut the ties and remove the wires completely? I know, stupid question, but I had to do anything I don't really have to.
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From: Dandridge,TN
I just done mine, its not nessesary to remove the o2 by unpluging them. Just remove by unscrewing and replace the same way, but twist the wires about 5 rounds in the opposite way before reinstalling so they will be straight when installed. Dont forget to use a little anti-seize in the threads
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You will probably have to cut the wire ties that hold the wires and unplug the sensors. Leave the sensors in the pipes until the pipes are off. They can be easily removed after you have the head pipes off with just a box wrench. Use anti sieze to install the sensors into the new pipe. Then install the new pipe with the O2 sensors in them and plug in the sensors. Use new wire ties to keep the wires for the sensors neatly tucked away from the the heat of the motor and pipes. Another advantage to a 2 into 1 is exhaust removal and re installation is so much simpler than with those ill performing ugly duals.
Last edited by Northside; Jan 4, 2012 at 09:30 AM.
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Use patience removing the O2 Sensors .... they can be very stubborn sometimes ... get a good fitting wrench/socket and be sure to pull "square" on wrench .... if it turns and starts to bind try twisting in the other direction ... then reverse again ... be sure to use a quality penetrant also ... I say this from experience ... Good Luck Brother.
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I have just the Fuel Moto head-pipe to mate with my existing Night Stick. I figured get the parts installed, then I'll play with my super tuner and try some of the maps I have on hand. Like I mentioned before, I'm not a mechanic, so if none of the maps I have work, I'll have to take it to the dealership for a tune.
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I have just the Fuel Moto head-pipe to mate with my existing Night Stick. I figured get the parts installed, then I'll play with my super tuner and try some of the maps I have on hand. Like I mentioned before, I'm not a mechanic, so if none of the maps I have work, I'll have to take it to the dealership for a tune.
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Project going well. Got the head pipes off last night, the front-most nut on the front cylinder was a pain to get to. Not sure how I'm going to get in there with my torque wrench for tightening. Also noticed that my stock pipes did NOT have any gaskets. I checked everywhere, and nothing to be found. Didn't have any leaks before, so not sure what's up with that. I have gaskets for the new install.
I couldn't get the o2 sensor socket (out of stock), so I used a box wrench to remove those. Not a big issue, but not sure how to torque them properly with a box wrench. Any suggestions? Just snug with anti-seize?
Overall, this doesn't look like it's going to take a long time for the whole process, unfortunately I only have small windows of time to work on it each night, so I'm doing a little every evening. Should be complete by Saturday.
Now if the weather would improve, I could take it out this weekend.
I couldn't get the o2 sensor socket (out of stock), so I used a box wrench to remove those. Not a big issue, but not sure how to torque them properly with a box wrench. Any suggestions? Just snug with anti-seize?
Overall, this doesn't look like it's going to take a long time for the whole process, unfortunately I only have small windows of time to work on it each night, so I'm doing a little every evening. Should be complete by Saturday.
Now if the weather would improve, I could take it out this weekend.
