Peckerwood
Active Member
Yep, GREAT S&S videos available on youtube. I used to think carbs were voodoo white-man magic, these vids are informative and easy to follow-don't miss them.
installing exhaust and air cleaner
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bryant1609
Active Member
I pm you my number call me and I'll walk you thru everything. Also doing a ride to PA on the 19th if you want to go on a nice ride.
nick52
Member
yeah well at least im on the right track,checked out the s&s site saw the basic tuning super g carb video, looking for video on jetting, ive read thru the posts on jetting and tuning,and im not feeling to confident just the idea that i wont be able to do this has got me crazy bryant 1609 i have youre number i will call
thanks guys
thanks guys
toomanybikes
not enough time 4 riding
I think we forgot to tell you to have a camera available so you can take pictures as you go and then can use them for reference if you have to backtrack. Relax and take your time, these carbs are fairly easy to work on. Lots of support here.
A little TIP on the FSD Exhaust that I forgot to tell ya earlier, when you get them mounted you want to just get the nuts on just about finger tight and then thread in the 1 bolt that holds the two pipes together at the bottom. Also, the bolt that is sent to you with the exhaust is junk my head snapped off. I would recommend taking that bolt included with the exhaust to Lowes and getting a stainless steel grade 8 bolt that matches and chuck the other one in the trash. After you throw a bunch of anti-seize on and tighten the two pipes to each other then you can torque the exhaust to the heads per spec 
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shouldn't need any gaskets the one in the carb right now are probably fine if they are not currently leaking. Don't have to drain the bowl just lower it shut the petcock off and dump into a container.
toomanybikes
not enough time 4 riding
You can probably find a video on Youtube. Basically you remove the snap rings (instructions may call them circlips) and flanges from your current exhaust and move them to the new exhaust.
nick52
Member
well the air cleaner didnt get hear today but thats on usps, i installed the exhaust thinking the mailman was dropping the part you can imagine how twisted i am right now, only the fact that the weather is bad is all thats keeping me from pulling the rest of my hair out, so the installation continues
thanks fellas for all the input
thanks fellas for all the input
nick52
Member
didnt fire it up, the exhaust is on and its sad my bike is sitting in my garrage with an open carb , thru a piece of tape over the opening to keep dirt out,post office said ill have the package, tomorrow i f i could load pictures i would post them, ill catch my daughter on the way in tonite and have her put them up, the exhaust is so hot i havent seen a bike in my area that looks like this and im just getting started
toodie
Active Member
:2thumbs:can't wait to see some pics
someone on here gave some advice about cleaning (alcohol ?) newly installed pipes prior to firing the bike up...something about burning finger prints into the chrome or some shit like that....have no idea if it is valid but sure sounds like a good idea and certainly would not hurt
someone on here gave some advice about cleaning (alcohol ?) newly installed pipes prior to firing the bike up...something about burning finger prints into the chrome or some shit like that....have no idea if it is valid but sure sounds like a good idea and certainly would not hurt
New Boots
Human
coIm/download/D740IN.pdf
Information strait off Vance & Hines web site | Information will come with new pipes as well
1. When installing a new set of chrome pipes, make sure your hands are clean and free of oil. After installation, thoroughly clean pipes with a soft cloth and cleaning solvent that will leave no residue (chrome wax / polish, glass cleaner, alcohol, ammonia, etc...) before starting the motorcycle.
2. Avoid long periods of idling as this can cause discoloration.
3. Intake leaks can cause the engine to run lean and overheat, this could lead to discoloration.
4. Make sure there are no exhaust leaks at the junction of the exhaust pipes and cylinder head.
We recommend replacing gaskets if they are worn.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/download/D740IN.pdf
Information strait off Vance & Hines web site | Information will come with new pipes as well
1. When installing a new set of chrome pipes, make sure your hands are clean and free of oil. After installation, thoroughly clean pipes with a soft cloth and cleaning solvent that will leave no residue (chrome wax / polish, glass cleaner, alcohol, ammonia, etc...) before starting the motorcycle.
2. Avoid long periods of idling as this can cause discoloration.
3. Intake leaks can cause the engine to run lean and overheat, this could lead to discoloration.
4. Make sure there are no exhaust leaks at the junction of the exhaust pipes and cylinder head.
We recommend replacing gaskets if they are worn.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/download/D740IN.pdf
Good job Nick! The bike looks really good.
toomanybikes
not enough time 4 riding
Looks great and you learned a few things about your bike.
