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Removing the headers? - af1-windy - 01-02-2024
I've decided to go the whole hog and get my headers Ceramic coated, satin Black, not too glossy and not too matt. I'm going to use this company. https://performance1coatings.com/ceramic-coatings/motorbikes/
Of course I'll need to get the headers off of the bike and so I need to ask the following.
Is it big job? It doesn't look like it is to me, but you never can tell..
Will I need any special tools?
Thank you in advance.
Cheers, windy
RE: Removing the headers? - Oldrider51 - 01-02-2024
Never done it, but it looks like once the rear canister is removed and the exhaust valve controls are removed then remove the exhaust flange nuts at the cylinder head drop it down at the front to clear these studs and pull straight back as there is a support that fits into a rubber bushing. it then should just drop down. Looks like just normal tools will be required, torx bits, sockets, etc.
RE: Removing the headers? - af1-windy - 01-02-2024
(01-02-2024, 09:54 AM)Oldrider51 Wrote: Never done it, but it looks like once the rear canister is removed and the exhaust valve controls are removed then remove the exhaust flange nuts at the cylinder head drop it down at the front to clear these studs and pull straight back as there is a support that fits into a rubber bushing. it then should just drop down. Looks like just normal tools will be required, torx bits, sockets, etc.
Thanks for the reply. I thought the same but wanted to check before I get stuck in to the job at the weekend.
Cheers, windy
RE: Removing the headers? - Duckbubbles - 01-03-2024
As a little insurance, you might squirt a shot of good penetrating oil on the studs and nuts and let it sit there for a day or so. It's been quite a while since I removed exhaust from any of my bikes and hate the thought of snapping a stud in the head.
Frank
RE: Removing the headers? - af1-windy - 01-04-2024
(01-03-2024, 10:40 AM)Duckbubbles Wrote: As a little insurance, you might squirt a shot of good penetrating oil on the studs and nuts and let it sit there for a day or so. It's been quite a while since I removed exhaust from any of my bikes and hate the thought of snapping a stud in the head.
Frank
That's good advice, I'll give it a squirt tonight..
Cheers, windy