Installing new headers info

[BlueDevil]

Well the new system will be here in a few days. I have not had to install headers before. So I was curious if there was anything special I needed to pick up? Any goop or sealant that should be put on each piece as I mount it? The system comes with all the hardware/springs for mounting but I just wanted to make sure I had the right supplies.

Any other tips for mounting are appreciated as well. Thanks all

D

[towneh]

well BD, I may be doing the same thing soon..... please tell us the where, what, etc of your pipe purchase. I'm guessing that you went 4-1 for weight and clearance..... I've never done a bike exhaust system either so I'm looking to words of wisdom from the 'Masters'.
tell us more,
henry

[Anonymous]

If the new system doesn't come with gaskets (1 for each pipe), take care removing the old headers & you should be able to reuse the gaskets. I didn't know this when I put the full system on my ZX-11 and had 1 or 2 pipes connected w/o gaskets.

That's about all the advice I can offer. Have fun!

[BlueDevil]

Well I tried everyone I could think of. I got a thousand quotes and overall go the best price I could come up with.

Got a deal from Shawn at tricktape (for being a member of Cycle forums) Next closest was kneedraggers.com (Bout 48.00 more)

I wont quote the price sine it was dependant on being a member of that site but I can tell you it was low 600's shipped

I ended up getting a full Hindle with Supersport Ti race can.

Ill take care when removing old stuff just in case. I am assuming it will come with the gaskets as well but who knows.... Found out I should not need any sealant either. Should be a fun weekend project.

[Hozerking]

put some antizeize on the threads someone will thankyou later, I even put it on on the gaskets, guarantee easy reamoval later! ..... if you end up damaging one when you take the oem off you'll know why I like to use antizeize. Good luck!

-al

[BlueDevil]

Bike shop?
Hardware shop?

WHere shall I go for some of this magic potion

[Hozerking]

Bike shop?
Hardware shop?

WHere shall I go for some of this magic potion

You can pick the stuff up at any car parts store like Checker or PepBoys.

its a silver-ish color and looks goopie, but is make for assembling exhaust components, should be easy to find.

-al

[BlueDevil]

Ill look into it.

[Bryce]

it's also a great idea to toss a dab on sparkplugs too

[MattTLS]

If the exhaust is stainless, after you're done with the installation, clean the whole system with glass cleaner or similar so that fingerprints don't burn into the finish.

Matthew

[BlueDevil]

Interesting. I would not have thought of that. Will do.