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How to put exhaust on the bike?

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Well after doing a poor job putting the exhaust back on last time - because I didn't have new crush gaskets - I am trying to do it right this time. Any advice?

Is it OK to put the two small/middle pipes on the head first and then bring in each side pipe?

Also a couple of the bolts are shorter than the others. Hmmm. Maybe the fiche can tell me which is which.

I guess I could spray some carb cleaner on the head and try to get some of the gunk off first.

Thanks, guys.




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Personally, I would hang the outer pipes (loosely), then add the center pipes.

Get everything to line up so it goes together, then start tightening from front to back.

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Will do. Contemplating what to do with heat shield which has lost three of four mount points, and whether I should not put this together until I get this repaired or replaced. Hmmm
 
Yep - outer pipes first then the middle two - also helps to have about 6 hands...

Try brake cleaner as opposed to carb cleaner to remove the gunk - it leaves little residue compared to carb cleaner.
 
With bike on centerstand and cardboard underneath it, and muffler assembly bolted "loosely" together underneath bike, I used wire in the rear mount holes to raise up the rear, then I slid like a shoe box underneath the pipes under the engine to get it elevated and in the ballpark area, then moved the headers forward and up until I got those loosely seated and in place. When I got it all in place then I bolted the rear mounts, not too tight, and then started tightening the header bolts, but not too tight until I got everything in place. Once I got everything positioned correctly then I put the torque on all the bolts, evenly and sequentially until all was tight.

I would highly recommend anti-seize on all your bolts (appears you have some residue of it there).

I wouldn't worry about the gunk (it protects the finish :D) at least until you get it all back together, then some spray degreaser and a brush.
 
sedelen said:
With bike on centerstand and cardboard underneath it, and muffler assembly bolted "loosely" together underneath bike, I used wire in the rear mount holes to raise up the rear, then I slid like a shoe box underneath the pipes under the engine to get it elevated and in the ballpark area, then moved the headers forward and up until I got those loosely seated and in place. When I got it all in place then I bolted the rear mounts, not too tight, and then started tightening the header bolts, but not too tight until I got everything in place. Once I got everything positioned correctly then I put the torque on all the bolts, evenly and sequentially until all was tight.

I would highly recommend anti-seize on all your bolts (appears you have some residue of it there).

I wouldn't worry about the gunk (it protects the finish :D) at least until you get it all back together, then some spray degreaser and a brush.
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I would consider anti sieze mandatory. Ive used it on all cycle exhausts Ive worked on and never had a problem with removal ,or loosening while in use. Careful not to use too much though. Ive had excess anti sieze get hot and drip on the pipe, leaving a stain.
 
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