Exhaust install advice RK
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Road Master
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Exhaust install advice RK
Got my RH true duals for my 07 King yesterday and am gonna start install a little later after lunch while I got help from my son. Anyone have any specific advice on this install or gotcvha's etc... for me to avoid. Thanks.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
Yea..Leave the right floorboard off until the header pipe and heat shield are installed and in place. The manual instructs you to put it back on before installing the heat shield and you cannot get it on with the floorboard installed. I think this has to do with the different brake pedal lever on the CVO bikes. Also, let me know if you find the brake pedel lever striking the heat shield. This is a problem I am having and I am still waiting for an answer / fix on the problem from BUB.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. I failed to follow this simple instruction and began to arc weld my wrench when trying to tighten the bolt for the support bracket from the right side of the bike due to the hot lead running to the starter solenoid.
The $800.00 kit does NOT include the high temp silicone needed when you install the mufflers. That caused an interruption in the installation because I had to run to the auto parts store.
Some of the clamps should be left loose even though the instructions indicate otherwise. That was not a big deal but did take extra time.
Also, be careful not to hit you fender with a wrench or other tool. This could really put a black cloud over the rest of the installation. I would tape it off or use something to cover it for protection.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. I failed to follow this simple instruction and began to arc weld my wrench when trying to tighten the bolt for the support bracket from the right side of the bike due to the hot lead running to the starter solenoid.
The $800.00 kit does NOT include the high temp silicone needed when you install the mufflers. That caused an interruption in the installation because I had to run to the auto parts store.
Some of the clamps should be left loose even though the instructions indicate otherwise. That was not a big deal but did take extra time.
Also, be careful not to hit you fender with a wrench or other tool. This could really put a black cloud over the rest of the installation. I would tape it off or use something to cover it for protection.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
Thanks. Got them in and got a test ride in real quick just before dark. Used a PCIII map from fuelmoto which I had ahead of time. Also grabbed the copper sealant ahead of time cause I read the intructions. I did disconnect the battery first.... my son made fun of me cause I did it too, I'll have to tell him what happened to you.
Defintely... leave the right drivers floor board off until the heat shields are on. The only problem I had was the lower/inner exhaust header bolt for the rear cylinder. I could not get to it worth a darn to get the proper torque. I will have to get a wrench that can work in that tight of an area or cut/bend a wrench so it will fit. Socket wouldn't do it so I had to eyeball the torque on that nut. It's on and didn't leak. Sounds good also. I noticed the left rear muffler can move around in the rubber bracket some.
My break pedal is not striking the heat shield. Mine is a stock pedal. It is close, but no hitting.
Next projects. 12.5 apes and lower the rear 1".
Defintely... leave the right drivers floor board off until the heat shields are on. The only problem I had was the lower/inner exhaust header bolt for the rear cylinder. I could not get to it worth a darn to get the proper torque. I will have to get a wrench that can work in that tight of an area or cut/bend a wrench so it will fit. Socket wouldn't do it so I had to eyeball the torque on that nut. It's on and didn't leak. Sounds good also. I noticed the left rear muffler can move around in the rubber bracket some.
My break pedal is not striking the heat shield. Mine is a stock pedal. It is close, but no hitting.
Next projects. 12.5 apes and lower the rear 1".
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
Hi I had to replace a muffler on one side due to chome pitting. Did i need some sealant when putting the muffler on the headpipe?? what kind did you use and where did you get it. I did not have instructions witht the replacement muffler.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
Permetex copper high heat. The directions for the RH true duals calls for it, I didn't notice any on the stock mufflers when I took them off.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
One other note. I NEVER SAW THE OLD EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS??? I wonder if they were even there? The directions said to carefully take out old gaskets. I will have to check the service manual to see if they use them... but I would assume the exhaust header would have gaskets. Wierd that I could not find any gaskets when taking off the old headers. My bike was a pinger etc. makes me start to wonder.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
Mine were installed by the dealer when new. I don't have much confidence in them based on things that have happened since. The sealant may get rid of the very occasional small backfire i have at times which can be caused by cold air getting pulled in to the muffler headpipe joint. Thanks for the tip on the copper seal.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
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One other note. I NEVER SAW THE OLD EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS??? I wonder if they were even there? The directions said to carefully take out old gaskets. I will have to check the service manual to see if they use them... but I would assume the exhaust header would have gaskets. Wierd that I could not find any gaskets when taking off the old headers. My bike was a pinger etc. makes me start to wonder.
One other note. I NEVER SAW THE OLD EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKETS??? I wonder if they were even there? The directions said to carefully take out old gaskets. I will have to check the service manual to see if they use them... but I would assume the exhaust header would have gaskets. Wierd that I could not find any gaskets when taking off the old headers. My bike was a pinger etc. makes me start to wonder.
Use new torca clamps and you will find that the copper rtv is not necessary.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
You might want to go back and look at these. you need to use a pick like longtime said. Alot of good tips here i wish i had seen it earlier i did the sanme job this afternoon. They sure do sound good. They also have great Cust. Service.
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RE: Exhaust install advice RK
Gaskets were there. You just did not see them. They are crushed compression gaskets and blend in well when you remove the header. Take a pick and drag it over the surface where the header pipes contact the heads' exhaust port. Teh gasket is stuck up in there. You'll see the gasket start to unfold. Then you can go ahead and pull it out with the pick.
Use new torca clamps and you will find that the copper rtv is not necessary.
Use new torca clamps and you will find that the copper rtv is not necessary.
] I felt around in there... guess I missed them then. That means the new gasket is sitting on top of the old ones. IT doesn't leak, but I should go back and pull them. I am gonna get another set of gaskets since I crushed the new ones already and nuts for the headers also since I had to reuse the old ones and they were in lousy condition.