slowrower
2007 Mastiff
Ok, lets get started by removing the factory exhaust system. You will need a 3/8" Ratchet with a 1/2" socket and 6" or longer extension to remove the flange nuts and lock washers. Start by removing the four nuts and lock washers that secure the pipes to the engine and them carefully free the chrome flanges. Next using your 1/2" socket, loosen and remove the two bolts that hold the exhaust onto the exhaust bracket (from the underside).
Before (pipe on)
Pipes Off (good time to clean those hard to reach places)
Next: Remove the Flanges that are secured onto the factory pipe with a metal clip. I used a small screwdriver with a towel over the pipe to keep it from flying off.
Next remove the factory exhaust bracket, clean the surface and apply some anti seize onto the bolts.
Here are the original factory flanges, clips and new gaskets (yup there is one extra set there just in case)
The new 2-1 V&H Pipes did not come with plugs for the Oxygen sensors, so a trip to the local parts store from 2 18mm x 1.5mm x 11mm drain plugs. I used a high-temp thread locker to insure a good seal into the pipes.
After installing the flanges and clips (I use waterpump pliers for reinstalling the clips). Tape them to the end so they don't rattle around while your installing the head shields. Ok, time to install the heat shields. First clean the pipes with alcohol to insure no spots appear on your pipes when time comes to fire up the motor. Place the heat shield on the pipe and then thread the clamp through its mount (don't put the clamps on and they try installing the heat shield on the pipes as you can scratch them and its much much harder doing it this way).
Next Step - Remove the old gaskets with a small screw driver and clean up the exhaust port so there is no loose debris .
Here is the old one removed and the new one about to be installed.
Be sure to have some antisieze and apply to the flange bolts and nuts (easier to put the stuff on the nuts).
Tape your bike where tools or the pipes may come in contact. Install the pipes and keep them loose until everything is lined up including the rear exhaust bracket.
Once everything is lined up, tighten it all up and wipe down the pipes, flanges and any place where your grimy hands came into contact.
For the 2-1 V&H pipes, the rear cover goes on last. All finished, now wasn't that easy?
Sounds coming soon ..
Tools needed, 3/8" Ratchet, 1/2" Socket, Small Screwdriver, Water-pump pliers, Anti-Seize lubricant and thread locker. Next comes the K&R Air Filter!
Before (pipe on)
Pipes Off (good time to clean those hard to reach places)
Next: Remove the Flanges that are secured onto the factory pipe with a metal clip. I used a small screwdriver with a towel over the pipe to keep it from flying off.
Next remove the factory exhaust bracket, clean the surface and apply some anti seize onto the bolts.
Here are the original factory flanges, clips and new gaskets (yup there is one extra set there just in case)
The new 2-1 V&H Pipes did not come with plugs for the Oxygen sensors, so a trip to the local parts store from 2 18mm x 1.5mm x 11mm drain plugs. I used a high-temp thread locker to insure a good seal into the pipes.
After installing the flanges and clips (I use waterpump pliers for reinstalling the clips). Tape them to the end so they don't rattle around while your installing the head shields. Ok, time to install the heat shields. First clean the pipes with alcohol to insure no spots appear on your pipes when time comes to fire up the motor. Place the heat shield on the pipe and then thread the clamp through its mount (don't put the clamps on and they try installing the heat shield on the pipes as you can scratch them and its much much harder doing it this way).
Next Step - Remove the old gaskets with a small screw driver and clean up the exhaust port so there is no loose debris .
Here is the old one removed and the new one about to be installed.
Be sure to have some antisieze and apply to the flange bolts and nuts (easier to put the stuff on the nuts).
Tape your bike where tools or the pipes may come in contact. Install the pipes and keep them loose until everything is lined up including the rear exhaust bracket.
Once everything is lined up, tighten it all up and wipe down the pipes, flanges and any place where your grimy hands came into contact.
For the 2-1 V&H pipes, the rear cover goes on last. All finished, now wasn't that easy?
Sounds coming soon ..
Tools needed, 3/8" Ratchet, 1/2" Socket, Small Screwdriver, Water-pump pliers, Anti-Seize lubricant and thread locker. Next comes the K&R Air Filter!
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