I am putting on a BUB cross dresser header system to my '00 RK.
I have the old exhaust off and am ready to put the new one on.
The question is, I slip the newthe flange on , now how do I get the slip ring on, to holdthe flangeon?

 

If you are refering to the split ring, it should pop right on with a little pressure.

Ride Safe,

Mike

 

I feel your pain. I installed Rinehart TD's on my 2000 FLHTCI this past weekend. Had the same problem, and I could not get the snap ring to go over the exhaust header manually.

So, I went to an auto parts store (Advanced Auto Parts) and bought a pair of snap ring pliers that are used to put on piston compression rings and it worked like a charm. Had to use this since the exhaust retainers don't have holes, just raw ends. I think I paid around $10 for the pliers. Dang good investment.

I'm sure Mike is right if you know what you're doing, I just didn't know how to do it manually (or not enough muscle to force it on). Pliers worked for me.

Here's a link on eBay for identical pliers (Piston Ring Pliers).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pisto...ayphotohosting

 

Thanks Guys,
I tried to slip it on, and It was just a hair off, couldn't stretch it no more.
Didn't think of snap ring pliers, thanks Taterdog. I was ready to bend it, and said stop and ask
there has to be an easy way to do it.
Art

 

Yeah, even if you bend it out of shape and have to buy another, it's about the cheapest thing on your bike you can replace!

 

good to know! as I am replacing my exhaust in a few weeks!

 

What ya putting on parakiller?

 

I am going with the Fullsac TruDual setup with the recored muffs, the ness big sucker AC and the Daytona Twin Tuner. Seems to be the best bang for the buck...AND I dont have to pay the stealership to do it....

 

I put Rinehart true duals on mine last weekend. Going the true dual route seems to really clean up the bike. I've got the Big Sucker AC, too, but I added the PCIIIUSB. Haven't taken it out for a good ride yet -- plan to tomorrow evening or Saturday.

Good luck with your system.

BTW, be careful. When I put my bike on my craftsman lift, pulled the saddlebags and old exhaust, then installed the newer (heavier) exhaust, the balance changed slightly. When I went to put the bags back on I must have upset the apple cart 'cause the rear end of my bike rocked back. I ALMOST had a real problem. Luckily two of my sons were home to help me rebalance the bike and lower the lift without a problem. I should have lowered the bike BEFORE reinstalling the bags. Lesson learned!!!

 

Thanks for the heads up! (I almost learned the hard way myself..LOL)

Do you plan on running it through the Dyno and get your numbers?