installing exhaust and air cleaner

nick52

nick52

Member
well fellas
the time has come for me to get my hands dirty, ive ordered my exhaust (fsd) and air cleaner s&s dual runner i own the 04 ridgeback with the 107, and super g carb, im a new owner dont know squat about motorcycles, but i really dont want to put it in a shop, two of our bros here feel i can handle this ive spoken to two members with the exhaust i have and the dual runner is on one of those bikes and ive got a high end jet kit on the way from mischief cycles, mick has been great and his service is second to none! so any help suggestions would be great im on my way to sears to buy tools just got my bike back in november when i introduced myself here

im phsyched the parts will be here this week early next week
thanks fellas
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
Two of the easiest mods to do. You'll be fine. If by chance you do run into a snag you know where you can get help.
 
toomanybikes

toomanybikes

not enough time 4 riding
Take your time and don't go crazy tightening bolts when you put everything together. These are relatively easy things to do and sound more difficult than they are. Plenty of people here to help out if you have any issues. Good way to learn a little about your motorcycle and the feeling pride when you get done is well worth it.
 
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stryfox

Active Member
You will be find. Take your time.
Cover stuff with tape that you think you might scratch.
It never hurts to have tools.
For a starter kit craftsman tools will be find but you will be very disappointed with the ratchets they make.
Do yourself a favor invest in some decent ones. Saving a broken knuckle or finger one time and you saved money......
 
nick52

nick52

Member
thanks guys
funny you should mention craftsman, just got back from sears so for starters, this should get the job done ill pick up a better set as i go, i remember seeing the torque specs some where ill start with the search command if i have any questions ill ask and yeah im glad im doing the work, ill learn as i go and ill get to know my bike
 
pauldeepsea

pauldeepsea

Guru
nick52 said:
well fellas
the time has come for me to get my hands dirty, ive ordered my exhaust (fsd) and air cleaner s&s dual runner i own the 04 ridgeback with the 107, and super g carb, im a new owner dont know squat about motorcycles, but i really dont want to put it in a shop, two of our bros here feel i can handle this ive spoken to two members with the exhaust i have and the dual runner is on one of those bikes and ive got a high end jet kit on the way from mischief cycles, mick has been great and his service is second to none! so any help suggestions would be great im on my way to sears to buy tools just got my bike back in november when i introduced myself here

im phsyched the parts will be here this week early next week
thanks fellas
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I just ordered the fsd sinful exhaust and will jet the bike this time. I was just like you not too long ago the people on the forum have helped me through some shit. I am in the middle of a top end rebuild right now. I recommend getting the s&s repair manual as well. It cost me 30.00 but has been a must to working with the engine .
 
CCRainman

CCRainman

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Nick, I see your on the island. There are a couple of dog owners out there. I work in the city so if you need something holler. It's really easy changing those those two things out. Make sure you get new exhaust gaskets and the carb cleaner is just bolts. The exhaust nuts will probably be your biggest headache. Spray some wd 40 or breakfree to loosen up the bolts before hand.
 
MYBIKEKICKSASS

MYBIKEKICKSASS

Active Member
DO NOT FORGET to use lock tight when your tightening things down otherwise I promise you after you put the exhaust and carb filter on it will vibrate loose so I suggest you use BLUE OR RED LOCK TIGHT when tightening down any bolts or nuts at all on the bike so you dont risk them backen off the threads and coming loose.
 
nick52

nick52

Member
i just had a big argument with a friend, he owns a honda, anyway he doesnt feel i could do this and on top of that he thinks my bike may be down a while if i run into problems, i told him id have it running the same day,bring youre paycheck, im going to do this! i already have an idea on where im going as far as jets thanks to a couple of members with the same parts on the same bike as mine riding, at about sea level like i am, and with all youre help i cant see not being able to do this in a timely fashion, i hope you guys will follow this thread, ive read each post and will follow all suggestions coming from you guys who have done this before me....
thanks fellas ill take my time, ill use red locktite on everything and thanks for the torque specs, and will use wd-40 on the exhaust bolts or something to break the nuts free, theres only 1,940 miles on the bike that may also help....
thanks guys!!! and yes there are a couple of big dog owners on the island and wouldnt mind meeting them in the effort to get this job done
thanks for letting me vent my friend got me f****** pissed
 
mcgroom

mcgroom

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nick52 said:
i just had a big argument with a friend, he owns a honda, anyway he doesnt feel i could do this and on top of that he thinks my bike may be down a while if i run into problems, i told him id have it running the same day,bring youre paycheck, im going to do this! i already have an idea on where im going as far as jets thanks to a couple of members with the same parts on the same bike as mine riding, at about sea level like i am, and with all youre help i cant see not being able to do this in a timely fashion, i hope you guys will follow this thread, ive read each post and will follow all suggestions coming from you guys who have done this before me....
thanks fellas ill take my time, ill use red locktite on everything and thanks for the torque specs, and will use wd-40 on the exhaust bolts or something to break the nuts free, theres only 1,940 miles on the bike that may also help....
thanks guys!!! and yes there are a couple of big dog owners on the island and wouldnt mind meeting them in the effort to get this job done
thanks for letting me vent my friend got me f****** pissed
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Only use Red on the bolt that ties the exhaust together to each other like we talked about on the phone.

You will want to use Blue 242 on the other items.
 
nick52

nick52

Member
okay so ill get both the red locktite and the blue 242 im als o gonna pick up liquid wrench, wd-40 to soak the exhaust nuts before i attempt to remove the exhaust
do i have to order exhaust gaqskets on line or can i get them locally
 
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stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
You can get the gaskets at any Harley shop. Your bike is much easier to work on compared to your buds bike more than likely. This is really easy Nick. You got this.
 
nick52

nick52

Member
picked up 4 gaskets for the exhaust, mikie thanks for the support as well, as everyone whose replied to this thread
i saw a post on jetting the carb so im going to do the search thing before i ask any questions that have already been answered
ill keep the updates coming

thanks fellas
keep the shiny side up
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
S&S has great stuff on the web site too. You may look it over a couple times if you can. Kinda get familiar before you get in there. You may even go to YouTube and watch a couple how to vids if they're up.
 
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