2000 flhrci rear exhaust cracked at the "y"
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2000 flhrci rear exhaust cracked at the "y"
Is it easy enough to replace just that portion of the exhaust without taking everything off?
I got a complete exhaust from another 00 RK and the rear pipe going into the engine is fine.
How hard is this for a normal guy I am not a gearhead but hate paying mechanics upwards of 80 bucks an hour...
anyone done this any coments suggestions or let the pros do it?
I got a complete exhaust from another 00 RK and the rear pipe going into the engine is fine.
How hard is this for a normal guy I am not a gearhead but hate paying mechanics upwards of 80 bucks an hour...
anyone done this any coments suggestions or let the pros do it?
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Is it easy enough to replace just that portion of the exhaust without taking everything off?
I got a complete exhaust from another 00 RK and the rear pipe going into the engine is fine.
How hard is this for a normal guy I am not a gearhead but hate paying mechanics upwards of 80 bucks an hour...
anyone done this any coments suggestions or let the pros do it?
I got a complete exhaust from another 00 RK and the rear pipe going into the engine is fine.
How hard is this for a normal guy I am not a gearhead but hate paying mechanics upwards of 80 bucks an hour...
anyone done this any coments suggestions or let the pros do it?
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Better still, get some penetrating spray like kroil / aerokroil ... make quick work of it ....
If you haven't had the exhaust flanges off, there is a retaining ring that can generally be removed and reinstalled on the new head pipe with a pair of pliers ....
It is a topic of great controversy "stock versus Screamin Eagle" exhaust gaskets ... I recommend SE ....
It is all pretty much just removing and replacing bolts and nuts ....
If you haven't had the exhaust flanges off, there is a retaining ring that can generally be removed and reinstalled on the new head pipe with a pair of pliers ....
It is a topic of great controversy "stock versus Screamin Eagle" exhaust gaskets ... I recommend SE ....
It is all pretty much just removing and replacing bolts and nuts ....
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Take a look at the other pipes as well. I just went through this last fall. Paid for the new "Y" pipe from HD, waited 8 weeks because it was on back order. Picked it up, took my stock exhaust apart, found the the front pipe, and the pipe that runs from the "Y" pipe to the left muffler both had cracks in them. My bike's an '03 Road King, with 60k miles. I decided to go with Rush true duals, which were cheaper than buying new stock stuff. Very happy, other than I've got this brand new "Y" pipe that I spent $160 on. One other note, if you have anything welded, the welder needs to know how to preheat and so on, or it'll crack again right next to the weld.