andz Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 12 hours ago, donk said: I believe the difference is one system works with the center stand and one doesn’t. I had the dealer remove the centre stand while they were assembling the bike pre-delivery, I don't like the look of the other pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingo Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Is it possible to remove the stock headers and exhaust without removing the center stand? I'd like to install a full Akrapovic system and would prefer not to remove and re-install the center stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 30, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted March 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, mingo said: Is it possible to remove the stock headers and exhaust without removing the center stand? Yes. Put the bike on the side stand so that you can move the centerstand up and down as you need while removing the oem pipe. 2 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormade21 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 4 hours ago, mingo said: Is it possible to remove the stock headers and exhaust without removing the center stand? I'd like to install a full Akrapovic system and would prefer not to remove and re-install the center stand. As stated above,...yes. I'd suggested getting a second pair of hands to make the task easier. I removed my stock exhaust with the center stand still mounted. It took some work and finagling, but I was able to do it myself. If I had to do it again I'd enlist my wife to help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingo Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Weill, I installed it today.It was rather difficult getting the canister to slide onto the header's tube. I had to use a piece of wood and a rubber mallet and I hammered it at the mounting bracket above the canister and lubed the connection to the header pipe with WD40. And yes, I had a pair of hands to help which was essential. Edited April 16, 2020 by mingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, mingo said: Weill, I installed it today.It was rather difficult getting the canister to slide onto the header's tube. I had to use a piece of wood and a rubber mallet and I hammered it at the mounting bracket above the canister and lubed the connection to the header pipe with WD40. And yes, I had a pair of hands to help which was essential. Before you start the motor, clean any grease and fingerprints off the exhaust with alcohol. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingo Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I cleaned everything with WD40 which is what the manual suggested and I used gloves during the installation I will give it another cleaning before I start it. Bike still has zero miles on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, mingo said: Bike still has zero miles on it. That is a sad thing to read, you must be chomping at the bit.😲 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingo Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 yes I am, but I'm also not sure if it's socially responsible of me to go out for a leisurely ride. I've been in confinement at home for 4 weeks now and I'm just thinking of a worst case scenario (for me) I don't want to be add to the load the health care system is facing right now. 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted April 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, mingo said: yes I am, but I'm also not sure if it's socially responsible of me to go out for a leisurely ride. I've been in confinement at home for 4 weeks now and I'm just thinking of a worst case scenario (for me) I don't want to be add to the load the health care system is facing right now. 🤷♂️ Exactly, I have been staying at home for the same amount of time. We have been having some amazing weather lately and it is killing me to stay home. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 1:12 AM, andz said: That looks like stainless. Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Gonzo Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) On 4/16/2020 at 2:38 AM, mingo said: Weill, I installed it today.It was rather difficult getting the canister to slide onto the header's tube. I had to use a piece of wood and a rubber mallet and I hammered it at the mounting bracket above the canister and lubed the connection to the header pipe with WD40. And yes, I had a pair of hands to help which was essential. This is the only good looking exhaust, not a fan of the stubby cans, slash cut all day long. gonz. Edited March 14, 2021 by Great Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 3/14/2021 at 8:07 AM, Great Gonzo said: This is the only good looking exhaust, not a fan of the stubby cans, slash cut all day long. gonz. Hows it sound ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 4/19/2020 at 11:39 PM, tktplz said: That looks like stainless. Better late than never, I did some research and it is stainless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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