Bush
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posted August 20, 2006 02:48 PM
Preparing to change out my stock exhaust
I'm preparing to change out my stock exhaust to a Muzzy full system. I have not received my Service manual that is back ordered - so I'm not sure how much of the fairings need to come off and if the radiator needs to come out to install the header pipes. I was told that the header could be installed without removing the radiator, but it doesn't appear that I can get to the center flange bolts with a swivel and extension. If anyone can share a successful procedure for acomplishing this task - it will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
   
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stevewfl
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posted August 20, 2006 02:54 PM
Raptor 14 put together very detailed directions I used for my Brock's GEN3, and all I can say is these directions are AWESOME. Even tells the order to remove and size tools to use. Although they are for Brocks, the details for removing the plastic are there all the same.
I took all my plastic off. I had no need to remove or even loosen the radiator to remove the old exhaust or to install the new.
The directions can be found at:
http://members.cox.net/allengeo/ZX-14/Installation%20Of%20Brock's%20Gen%203%20StreetSmart%20+%20PC.pdf
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zx12mark
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posted August 20, 2006 02:57 PM
you are saving alot of money doing it yourself. take the time and pull the radiator so you do the job right and enjoy the learning experience..look around while your in there.have fun.remember to replace the exhaust crush gaskets.you really should have the manuel anytime you work on your bike. by the book ,man.
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Bush
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posted August 20, 2006 03:00 PM
Thanks Steve, I'll check it out.
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stevewfl
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posted August 20, 2006 03:10 PM
Bush one more thing...here is the thread that goes With Raptor 14's directions...I got some good tips about the work on it too...
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=25260&FID=27
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Bush
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posted August 20, 2006 03:12 PM
quote:
you are saving alot of money doing it yourself. take the time and pull the radiator so you do the job right and enjoy the learning experience..look around while your in there.have fun.remember to replace the exhaust crush gaskets.you really should have the manuel anytime you work on your bike. by the book ,man.
I agree, normally I would have a manual in hand. I guess I'm just getting a little tired of waiting with the new exhaust in the box and not knowing for sure when the manual will come in. Plus I felt for sure that I would find good information and assistance here.
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BobC
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posted August 20, 2006 11:46 PM
Remove all the lower fairing panels from both sides. Unscrew the horn bracket and the lower radiator mount. Undo the rad' top bolts a little and swing the radiator forward with the hoses attached. You will have just enough room to get at the headers with a socket on an extension with a universal joint. Take good care not to damage the radiator fins. The whole job should only take a couple of hours. Good luck.
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suicycle
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posted August 21, 2006 01:21 AM
I got the stock pipe off and the new one on and only pulled the one lower rad bolt (allowed lower rad to pull out about 1.5"). It took two extensions (I think it was two 6" extensions) and a swivel...worked great. did remove lower fairings but thats all besides the lower rad bolt. No damaged fins and only took about an hour. 
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stevewfl
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posted August 22, 2006 08:29 PM
I took all the plastics off as I installedthe PC at same time...but nope i didn't even need to loosen the radiator !!!
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stevewfl
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posted August 22, 2006 08:30 PM
oops dead link above....
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=25260&FID=27
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