Please help me out. "Exhaust Question"

[kumabull]

I'm having a time trying to determine the best way to remove the rear header off of the vertical cylinder? if anyone has a tip \trick or any advice I would appreciate it greatly.

this is on an 07 S4RS. it is such a tight space that I wanted to ask before diving into the issue. 

Thank you, 

Charlie 

[hypurone]

You need to compress the rear suspension. Either have someone sit on it or use tie downs thru the wheel and around the frame, using towels/rags to protect of course. You won't need much. Been there done that. Got the Termi 50mm system to prove it! 

[kumabull]

Thank you very much !!!   

[hypurone]

Welcome. The really hard part is loosening/tightening the nuts on the rear downpipe at the head. 2 of the 4 are a pure pregnant dog!  Make sure you have a good selection of 1/4 & 3/8 extensions and swivels. 

[kumabull]

on my way to Sears now to find a few 

thanks again!

[WhiteStripe]

Just installed exhaust on s2r - not sure if its the same but a 10mm (i think) ratchet wrench was a life saver for me.  Was able to fit it onto the right hand side bolt by coming down through the top (tank up seat off).

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=95552 not the ones i have but similar.  I accessed the other bolt with a standard extension.

Good luck.

[kumabull]

I finally got the nut off. 

Chisel
Lube
Chisel
Lube
Lube
Mini needle nose vice grips
lube
1\16 turn at a time

Victory !!!!!!

now on to the plastic tank issue.   

I love my Duc but patience is really not a virtue of mine....   guess I'll learn over time

[hypurone]

You are having issues with the tank? Exactly what are you experiencing? There is a thread or two on here about diff issues but I so far am not seeing any of them that I can discern. I have looked again and again after each post like this one...

Lemme know.

[kumabull]

yes ive been following those threads, I have also contacted my local duc shop and DNA. I have a drop in appointment for photos on saturday, at which time the request for a new tank hopefully will be made.

oh and the issue is the plastic tank bulging and distorting.