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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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I'm installing the dresser duals. I don't have a service manual YET.
The Rineharts came with torq specs and I was hoping these did too but the isn't ANY
Instructions at all.
If you have any specs or tips, I'd appreciate them till I get a manual.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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You can use the install instructions from this page.

http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/t.../headers/16829
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Thanks HD Rollin, I needed the instructions too.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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This is the torque sequence for the exhaust headers from a 2009 touring manual. If you're installing dresser duals, you obviously don't need the crossover torque values

11. Tighten the exhaustsystem as follows:

a. Tighten the top nut ofthe front cylinder head exhaust

flange to 9-18 in-lbs (1-2Nm). Tighten the bottom

nut to 100-120 in-lbs (11.3-13.6Nm). Final tighten

the top nut to 100-120 in-lbs(11.3-13.6 Nm).

b. Tighten the bottom nutof the rear cylinder head

exhaust flange to 9-18 in-lbs(1-2 Nm). Tighten the

top nut to 100-120 in-lbs(11.3-13.6 Nm). Final tighten

the bottom nut to 100-120 in-lbs(11.3-13.6 Nm).

c. Tighten flange locknut(21) to 20-25 ft-lbs (27.1-33.9

Nm).

d. Tighten crossover pipeclamp (4) to 25-30 ft-lbs (33.9-

40.7 Nm).

e. Tighten fastener (6) to14-18 ft-lbs (19.0-24.4 Nm).


 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Thanks for the link and torques.
I started the tear down tonight. I need to get some gaskets and then I'll get the new on. I can't believe they don't come with gaskets.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Weird, mine came with instructions and gaskets.
 
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Originally Posted by Deuuuce
Weird, mine came with instructions and gaskets.
Mine too!
 
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I downloaded the instructions from the link. They are not on the parts list that I see.
 
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I'm done but in the instructions says to route the sensor (black & Grey) the same way. The Black is real short and the grey is long.
I calles V&H and they said just re route it and it is correct but he didn't sound too sure...
Can anyone with the dresser duals or service manual confirm the instructions.
Black sensor to rear cylinder head pipe and Grey sensor wire to front cylinder head pipe?
Thank you.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I can tell you for sure that on my V&H Power Duals the back pipe has the black wire and the front pipe has the grey wire. They would not reach the other way around i don't think.
 
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