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Removing exhaust


The through bolts came out hard and removed some material. I chased the threads and installed 3 studs. 8 mm x 1.25. Put some anti seize on the other bolts.
 
Anyone else have a hard time removing the exhaust bolts?

You need a ball end Torx (T50) to avoid any issues (as a couple of the bolts need to be taken at an angle...)


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Of the 6, 1 came out normal, 2 stripped on the way out(I had to apply outward pressure as I unscrewed them), 2 broke and I had to cut one as it seized half the way out. I couldn't turn it back in either. WTF. Tried penetrant and heat. No luck. So now I have 3 to drill out and 2 to retap. Not very happy especially when it's on the turbo.
 
And to top it all off I couldn't outrun my buddy on his 09 1200 doo. Not too freakin happy right now!
 
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do not use ball end unless top quality like maatco or snap on...an easier way is to remove the bit from a socket and use it in a box end wrench...fits in the tight area perfect

...interesting - it worked fine for me. The same way the Yama Techs take em off (ball end torx). Get'em off however you can I guess...


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And to top it all off I couldn't outrun my buddy on his 09 doo 1200. Not too freakin happy right now.
Wait, the 1200 is 130HP stock. Add a header and muffler and you're at around 150HP. Something doesn't add up here. And replace those stock bolts with hex head bolts.
 
Wait, the 1200 is 130HP stock. Add a header and muffler and you're at around 150HP. Something doesn't add up here. And replace those stock bolts with hex head bolts.
My modded NA nytro will beat a 1200 and my sidewinder plays with the nytro something really doesn't add up?
 


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