Stupid true duals
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Road Captain
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From: Oklahoma
Stupid true duals
Installing my new arlen ness true duals on my 09 sg has been nothing but one battle after another. First I couldn't get the right side slip on to even budge. After an hour I finally got it off. Then I couldn't get a nut off the front head pipe. Another hour battle. Then I couldn't undo the bolt on the center bracket. The list goes on. Finally got the old exhaust off and couldn't get the new crush gaskets in. Now I'm stuck trying to get the stupid crossover pipe to completely go on. I quit for now. I'll tackle it again tomorrow when I don't feel like kicking the bike over.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
take your time.
these tasks each require little tricks, like which wrench, extension etc, works best for which nut.
it is really important that you be calm and not force anything which could slip and cause damage.
mike
these tasks each require little tricks, like which wrench, extension etc, works best for which nut.
it is really important that you be calm and not force anything which could slip and cause damage.
mike
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SouthWest, CA
I just got done installing my exhaust. Everything went well until I got to the slip ons. For some reason, they wouldn't slip on! I pushed and twisted for what seemed like for ever until "pop!" They seemed to get over the hang up and they flew on. Happened with each one. Must have been a little lip or something holding each one back. Other than that, super easy. I'm thinking it was made easier because my bike only had 900 miles. My nine year old RK seemed to fight me more the older she got. Bottom line, take breaks and don't get mad!
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From: Vermont
I just got done installing my exhaust. Everything went well until I got to the slip ons. For some reason, they wouldn't slip on! I pushed and twisted for what seemed like for ever until "pop!" They seemed to get over the hang up and they flew on. Happened with each one. Must have been a little lip or something holding each one back. Other than that, super easy. I'm thinking it was made easier because my bike only had 900 miles. My nine year old RK seemed to fight me more the older she got. Bottom line, take breaks and don't get mad!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Mass/NH
Stay cool, take a break and have a beer...ok, maybe 2...LOL. Sometimes I get the same way and I do what you did, walk away for awhile, maybe a day and go back at it with a fresh attitude, after my beer...LOL. Good luck, exhaust stuff is a pain!
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From: Massachusetts
I just did this a couple months ago.
As others have said, take your time and don't get aggravated.
A 1/4" drive rachet set with universal swivel and a couple different length extensions will do wonders with the head pipe nuts.
A crows foot might come in handy too.
Put a rag or painters tape on your new pipes near where your wrenching.....don't want to dent or scratch those new pipes!
Take your time go slow....you're in no rush.
As others have said, take your time and don't get aggravated.
A 1/4" drive rachet set with universal swivel and a couple different length extensions will do wonders with the head pipe nuts.
A crows foot might come in handy too.
Put a rag or painters tape on your new pipes near where your wrenching.....don't want to dent or scratch those new pipes!
Take your time go slow....you're in no rush.
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drugs and alcohol are required to do all work on bikes!!!
only kidding, don't believe in either. when you do get mad, walk away and come back in a little bit. remember, if it has tires or ****, you're going to have troubles!!!
only kidding, don't believe in either. when you do get mad, walk away and come back in a little bit. remember, if it has tires or ****, you're going to have troubles!!!
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Western WA
They're not call slip-offs for a reason. LOL! Kudos for walking away - I am sometimes not so smart, and pay the price for it. When doing my own exhaust, both times I had to take the slip-ons "off" - first time stock, and then later the V&H - the right side gave me trouble and the left was easy peasy. Luck o' the draw.
I had the most success with the front exhaust flange bolts coming at it from the left side of the bike, swapping between 3/4" drive socket w/ & w/o extension. Didn't have a 1/4" drive, but am seeing how that would likely make for less swearing.
I had the most success with the front exhaust flange bolts coming at it from the left side of the bike, swapping between 3/4" drive socket w/ & w/o extension. Didn't have a 1/4" drive, but am seeing how that would likely make for less swearing.
