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Offline NobleHops

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What's the easy way to install the 400F exhaust?
« on: April 17, 2014, 07:03:55 PM »
As in the title, what's the best sequence to do this in? I have a repro system, so everything is separate, header pipes, collector, muffler. Have all new gaskets and clamps etc in hand.

Left to my own devices I thought I'd mount the collector somewhat loosely to the muffler, mount the muffler to the bike, and then header pipes from cylinders 1-4 in order. Nut everything loosely, wiggle it all to fit and then tighten it up slowly across the headers, finish tightening at the collector.

How do the cool guys do it?

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My build thread: NobleHops makes a 400F pretty for his wife: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131210.0

Offline bjbuchanan

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Re: What's the easy way to install the 400F exhaust?
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2014, 07:36:42 PM »
Just like you. Easy that way
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Offline Wollongongwolf

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Re: What's the easy way to install the 400F exhaust?
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2014, 09:53:21 PM »
I just got a set of Motad pipes and came with instructions about best way to fit, not sure what brand yours are, but here is a pic of the instructions if that helps.
Not fitted mine yet, followed the instructions, was pretty easy until I discovered two pipes were too short, so waiting for my replacements.
Basically fit two pipes onto muffler, then do it up, connect last two.
« Last Edit: April 17, 2014, 09:56:11 PM by Wollongongwolf »
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