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Old 05-15-2014 | 01:20 PM
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Just ordered everything for my stage 1 upgrade on the 2008 RKC.
-Samson fishtail straight pipes 33"
-Vance and Hines dresser duals
-Arlen Ness big sucker stage 1
- Vance and Hines fuelpak
Before it gets here does anyone got some advice or something I should look out for..?
I got my crush exhaust gaskets, but I read to install properly a tool is needed..?
Other than that, everything is pretty simple.
Everything comes off, and the new bolts on.
Any advice is appreciated!

-JC
 
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Old 05-15-2014 | 01:25 PM
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Ear plugs.


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Old 05-15-2014 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Pumba11
Ear plugs.


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Yep. Those fishtails look cool, but sound god awful.
 
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Old 05-15-2014 | 03:05 PM
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bolt on n go! oh wait, you will have to press the buttons a few times on the fuelpak too!
 
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Old 05-15-2014 | 07:05 PM
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When I was driving the 18 wheeler on the interstate,I used to roll the window down whenever I saw a bike coming around me- Last year 2 guys on late model baggers came past me,both had straight pipes. Those were the worst sounding bikes I heard all year.[except my neighbors v-twin HONDA !!!!
 
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Old 05-15-2014 | 07:17 PM
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I love the sound of them, to each it's own.
How about that big sucker? Take off stock and bolt new, nothing special?
 
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Old 05-15-2014 | 07:37 PM
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Its just another sucker.
 
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Old 05-16-2014 | 05:52 AM
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Anyone have experience with the crush gaskets? I heard it very difficult to put new ones in, without a "tool"..?
 
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Old 05-16-2014 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Pumba11
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Originally Posted by harleyultra1969
Yep. Those fishtails look cool, but sound god awful.

Yup, better screw them in tight.

Crush gasket is easy to remove and install.
 
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Old 05-16-2014 | 08:54 AM
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Okay, awesome. Everythin should be in Monday & we can get this show on the road! I'm excited!
 


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