Exhaust Install Tool List
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Exhaust Install Tool List
I'm going to be doing a Stage One on my 2013 Street Glide soon. I'll be swapping the headers/exhaust out for V&H Power Duals with Jackpot slip-on mufflers. I'll also be swapping the intake for a Roland Sands Designs intake. And lastly, putting on a Power Vision tuner.
I've got a lot of tools at home, just wanted to get a take on what you guys think I'll need. Anything I don't have I can order before I get back from deployment.
So if you've done this work on your bike, let me know what tools you used. What would have made it easier/more convienent if you'd have had it.
Thanks......SMASH
I've got a lot of tools at home, just wanted to get a take on what you guys think I'll need. Anything I don't have I can order before I get back from deployment.
So if you've done this work on your bike, let me know what tools you used. What would have made it easier/more convienent if you'd have had it.
Thanks......SMASH
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I guess what I'm looking for is this: Do I need a torque wrench? What about metric vs standard sockets/wrenches? What about allen wrenches? How about torques bits? These are the questions I'm looking for. I don't want to start the job and have to make ten trips to Wally World to get the **** I need to get it done....
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I guess what I'm looking for is this: Do I need a torque wrench? What about metric vs standard sockets/wrenches? What about allen wrenches? How about torques bits? These are the questions I'm looking for. I don't want to start the job and have to make ten trips to Wally World to get the **** I need to get it done....
1st. Question= Yes get them
2nd. Question=Harley Davidson American made=SAE
3rd/Question=Yes get them
4th.Question=Yes get them
You should not even think about working on your bike unless you have the minimal tools required to do so along with a Service Manual. The tools you mentioned above you should get if you do not have them. Might want to look into a jack as well. Just take your time and you will acquire the tools you need in time.
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make sure the clamp on the cross under pipe is oriented so that there is not excess threaded rod hanging down which could catch on a speed bump.
if you can only get the clamp on so that there is treaded rod hanging down, cut off excess with a grinder.
2.) don't buy tools at walmart
nothing special, but make sure that you have a torx T27 in your tool kit.
a T25 will seem to fit, then strip out the head
a 3/8" torque wrench maybe, but it ain't rocket surgery
some mechanical experience is required, if you are not competent, get someone to help you
mike
if you can only get the clamp on so that there is treaded rod hanging down, cut off excess with a grinder.
2.) don't buy tools at walmart
nothing special, but make sure that you have a torx T27 in your tool kit.
a T25 will seem to fit, then strip out the head
a 3/8" torque wrench maybe, but it ain't rocket surgery
some mechanical experience is required, if you are not competent, get someone to help you
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jul 16, 2013 at 10:11 AM.
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Suggestion: Take your current tools and confirm if you can reach every fastener involved in removing your current exhaust because that should be a good guide to what is needed to install the new one.
Personally, I wouldn't consider doing this job w/o at least a 1/2" torque wrench; and, maybe a 1/4" as well. It's been a while since I have removed and reinstalled my Rinehart TD's so I don't know if it's needed.
Most common problem seems guys snap a cylinder head stud removing or installing the flange nuts which then becomes a significant repair.
Also, best to have the HD Service Manual. Also, a second pair of hands can be very helpful.
Good luck.
Carl
Personally, I wouldn't consider doing this job w/o at least a 1/2" torque wrench; and, maybe a 1/4" as well. It's been a while since I have removed and reinstalled my Rinehart TD's so I don't know if it's needed.
Most common problem seems guys snap a cylinder head stud removing or installing the flange nuts which then becomes a significant repair.
Also, best to have the HD Service Manual. Also, a second pair of hands can be very helpful.
Good luck.
Carl
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Just because it's a Harley doesn't mean that everything's SAE. You'll need an 11mm (if memory serves) wrench to remove the O2 sensors. The exhaust studs and the rear muffler mounts are 1/2", the front muffler clamps are 9/16", the crossover is 9/16" as is the transmission mount, but you'll need a deep socket for it. If you remove the heat shields, you'll need a flathead screwdriver and a 5/16" socket. You'll also need all new Torca clamps, new exhaust gaskets, and Windex.
It can be done without a torque wrench, but why risk it?
It can be done without a torque wrench, but why risk it?
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You'll also need NEW muffler clamps when installing the slip-ons. Use plenty of anti seize compount too, especially on the 02 sensors on the forward part of the header. If I remember correctly, the fuel moto headers have two sets of O2 sensors, it you ever have your bike dyno'd, they'll be reaching for that extra set of ports!!
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1st. Question= Yes get them
2nd. Question=Harley Davidson American made=SAE
3rd/Question=Yes get them
4th.Question=Yes get them
You should not even think about working on your bike unless you have the minimal tools required to do so along with a Service Manual. The tools you mentioned above you should get if you do not have them. Might want to look into a jack as well. Just take your time and you will acquire the tools you need in time.
2nd. Question=Harley Davidson American made=SAE
3rd/Question=Yes get them
4th.Question=Yes get them
You should not even think about working on your bike unless you have the minimal tools required to do so along with a Service Manual. The tools you mentioned above you should get if you do not have them. Might want to look into a jack as well. Just take your time and you will acquire the tools you need in time.
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The last couple posts are what I'm looking for. And the one with the tip about the torx bit. I'll need to pick up a new torque wrench since mine took a **** on me last time I used it.