Lift or No Lift for Exhaust Change
Road Master
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From: Memphis, TN via NoVA
I've only used a lift when changing tires. And even then I lift no higher than necessary and always, always, always strap the bike down to the lift to keep it stable when removing that amount of weight.
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From: Arkansas
New header and exhaust got installed today. Took me a half a day by myself outside laying on the cold azz concrete. Could have used an extra pair of hands, and it would have cut my time down probably in half. Loose fit everything before tightening anything is the ticket. I had been told that before and it was mentioned earlier in this thread. For someone that couldn't spell exhaust before this afternoon, I got it done without any snags..And I did wipe the mufflers down with windex before cranking it up.Thanks for everyone's input on this project.....
Good thing I went by the HD shop before the Horse Races...I didn't fair quite so well at Oaklawn Horse Track....Imagine that.
Mark
Good thing I went by the HD shop before the Horse Races...I didn't fair quite so well at Oaklawn Horse Track....Imagine that.
Mark
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From: Lapeer , Mich
I am guessing you did not see the one fall off a table on OCC , might have been for tv but could happen but wish I had room for a table , and you don't need a lift for exhaust work but a good excuse for the wife [ if you have one ] oh hunny I can save so much money if I had one 
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Road Master
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From: Madison, WI
Just a tip for those that install a complete exhaust system on the jiffy stand.
When you road test the new system, if you notice extra vibration, you can sometimes cure it by loosening up the bolts, straighten up the bike on the wheels, idle it for 30 seconds, and tighten the bolts front to back again.
Obvioiusly need a helper or a Condor dock or similar.
Don't ask me how I know.
When you road test the new system, if you notice extra vibration, you can sometimes cure it by loosening up the bolts, straighten up the bike on the wheels, idle it for 30 seconds, and tighten the bolts front to back again.
Obvioiusly need a helper or a Condor dock or similar.
Don't ask me how I know.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, AL
You asked about a lift and got answers for lifts and jacks. I have both, used the jack many times. Lift is HF type and I haven't used it yet. For changing the exhaust a lift with the front wheel secure in a suitable chock, and the bike strapped, you could raise it to a user friendly height and be stable. Especially if you use a jack, follow the good tip to break loose tight fasteners while the bike is firmly on the ground on the side stand. You don't want to be putting a bunch of torque on a bolt with it dangling in the air.
When I replaced my bars, it required replacing the clutch cable which required taking off the exhaust. I did it sitting and lying on the garage floor. A lift would have been much better, but I didn't have it yet,
My jack is used mainly when I wash it. Gets it up easier to reach and clean the wheels/tires.
EDIT; If you decide to go the lift route, HF always has them on sale but a better price can be found in some bikes magazines for 299. A forum member sent me on a few months ago.
When I replaced my bars, it required replacing the clutch cable which required taking off the exhaust. I did it sitting and lying on the garage floor. A lift would have been much better, but I didn't have it yet,
My jack is used mainly when I wash it. Gets it up easier to reach and clean the wheels/tires.
EDIT; If you decide to go the lift route, HF always has them on sale but a better price can be found in some bikes magazines for 299. A forum member sent me on a few months ago.
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I am guessing you did not see the one fall off a table on OCC , might have been for tv but could happen but wish I had room for a table , and you don't need a lift for exhaust work but a good excuse for the wife [ if you have one ] oh hunny I can save so much money if I had one
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