New exhaust to XB12 2006

[user_deleted]

Ugh! But thanks for the heads up! Is there a diagram of the factory routing in the service manual?

no. only the attachment points.

 

[Silverrider]

nice bike, thx for the pic

 

[34nineteen]

no. only the attachment points.

I found a vague picture on page 55 (Appendix D page D-11) . I should be able to figure it out from that. After all, it only need to make it about 12-16" through the frame. If I can't figure it out from this, I probably shouldn't be wrenching on my bike.

Is there a way to remove/install the stock muffler without loosening the rear axle and removing the tensioner?

 

[oh9bolt]

You can install with a socket on a swivel, you don't have to take off the tensioner.

 

[Silverrider]

^^^^^^^^ 7/16 deep on a extension will get to it with out taking off the tensioner as the 9bolt said.

 

[34nineteen]

Looks like someone is going to be buying a socket on a swivel.

Which reminds me, I probably need to get an axle nut tool, as I will be replacing the rear tire pretty soon and powdercoating the rear wheel.

 

[34nineteen]

^^^^^^^^ 7/16 deep on a extension will get to it with out taking off the tensioner as the 9bolt said.

I know I have that. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Silverrider]

I have done it with out a swivel.but it is a good tool to have in the box.

 

[34nineteen]

Are we talking about a dedicated 7/16 swivel socket or a universal joint swivel?

Nonetheless, with the tight quarters on an XB, I'm sure a set of dedicated swivel sockets would be a welcome addition.

I'm just trying to avoid adding to my extensive collection of expensive, only used once, specialty tools I've acquired over the years. Anyone need a socket to swap out the trans output flange on a 68 BMW 2002? Or a crank end play tool for an aircooled VW motor? And the list goes on... lol

 

[oh9bolt]

You can never have too many tools.....

I use a socket on a universal joint. Don't make this too hard for yourself, if you have a socket set all you need is a universal joint which isn't a one time use tool.

 

[airbozo]

I'll add to that list of barely used specialty tools with:

... a dual SU carb air intake measurement tool for a 1975 Rover 3500S. Lightly used, mostly oxidized. I also have the custom made offset wrench to adjust the idle.

 

[Silverrider]

You can never have too many tools.....

You are correct, I have like 3 of every thing I just cant find things so having 3 of each does help.

 

[oh9bolt]

Lol that is the truth

 

[34nineteen]

You can never have too many tools.....

I use a socket on a universal joint. Don't make this too hard for yourself, if you have a socket set all you need is a universal joint which isn't a one time use tool.

Yeah, that's not a problem. I have a 3 drawer toolbox dedicated to just sockets and ratchets alone. I don't have dedicated swivel sockets, but maybe I will get some anyways. Going into Sears is always a bad thing for me, as I NEED to check out the tool section for some tool or set I don't have. I'm considering putting together to toolbox just for Harley/Buell work, so I'm not digging through my big box and making a mess of it.

So the 7/16 deep socket with a universal and long extension made short work of the rear straps. It almost makes pulling the tensioner pulley seem pointless. Anyhow, I pulled the Drummer off and will be installing the stock muffler this weekend. Thanks for the advice!

I was a bit alarmed to find the elbow for the Drummer came apart from the front part of the muffler. However, closer inspection shows the "break" is a little too perfect. Maybe a slip joint? I tried downloading the instructions from the kdfab.com webpage, but my iphone won't let me. I'll download them next time I'm on a computer.

 

[34nineteen]

I'll add to that list of barely used specialty tools with:

... a dual SU carb air intake measurement tool for a 1975 Rover 3500S. Lightly used, mostly oxidized. I also have the custom made offset wrench to adjust the idle.

Was that a aluminum part you placed over the throttle horn and "spun" down a plate to create vacuum and pull a ball up the tube? I think it was called a Uni-Syn?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/171976442051?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

 

[34nineteen]

You can never have too many tools.....

You are correct, I have like 3 of every thing I just cant find things so having 3 of each does help.

Don't encourage me. I'm actually trying to pare down my possessions and simplify my life. A year ago I emptied out my wrench drawers and took stock how many sets of wrenches I had. I wound up giving some (sets) away to some friends who were still trying to fix their cars with pliers and butterknives. Lol

 

[34nineteen]

Ok, maybe I try to restore old one, its not heavily corroded. If this fails, I consider to buy new one. This whole discussion is going to go off the title but there is some powder coating businesses nearby, should I try that painting method?

What did you finally decide to do? That new exhaust looks pretty nice.

 

[airbozo]

Dual meters with the ball floats. had to remove the air cleaner and connecting tubes, then clamp them across both SU intakes and adjust. Took at least 6 adjustments on each carb to get them right since one adjustment affects the other carb slightly.

 

[Buelleri]

Just installed painted exhaust Put those three metal strings so that I can easily remove exhaust without removing the belt tensioner. I also installed new right side scoop. Now I'm waiting for short tail kit to arrive, and summer Just noticed/remembered today that my bike is 07, not 06

 

[Buelleri]

Is there any torque spec for those three metal strings?