Ok guys..
Laser Deeptone Exhaust is what i am getting. I believe this is a full replacement and  i will not need to cut anything or weld anything..basically take the old exhaust off and put in the new one.  This is strickly a question about the EXHAUST and nothing to do with rejetting..that is another subject i would not like to discuss in this area.


For those who have replaced the stock exhaust.  Is it easy to do. looking at the  manual from clymer up to year 89 it show basically 4 screws at the engine area and 1 screw next to the rear tire.. Is that it?? It sound so easy i am almost leery that this will not turn out good if i do it myself. Its never that easy.

Thanks for the input.

-Bluehaze

You are correct - replacing a complete exhaust consists of removing the four (4) bolts at the exhaust manifold and the one (1) bolt on the frame (i.e. near the right passenger footpeg).

It's a simple process... unless you snap one of those manifold bolts 
I suggest applying some penetrating lubricant (PB Blaster, or equivalent) in advance and letting it soak for a day or two.

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ya it is about that simple

+1 on the PB Blaster - just spray a little on each bolt when it's hot for a few days, let it sit there overnight, and hit it again after riding again. Also make sure to clean the crud out of the bolt heads - they catch junk from the front tire and this can make it difficult to fully insert the 6mm allen wrench.

Have new exhaust gaskets in hand. You'll need to gently pry the old ones out of the head.

Use hi-temp anti-seize on the bolts when re-assembling.

Don't overdo the torque when re-assembling - they are steel bolts in an aluminum head.

It was a tiny bit tricky to keep the new exhaust gaskets in place and get the exhaust positioned where it would hold them. You can't just pivot up from the rear attachment bolt - need to get the headers in place and then get it on the rear bolt. Would be easier with a helper, but manageable without.

Thanks for the input.  Now its just a matter of getting  my cahones a little larger so i can have confidence unsrewing things from the engine.  I am assuming that spray you guys are talking about will be stock at autozone or the likes?  Can you spray too much? 

Yes, no.

Quote from: beRto on August 15, 2008, 03:24:28 PM
It's a simple process... unless you snap one of those manifold bolts 

Famous last words eh Berto 

Buy a BIG can of Penetrant spray and squirt it all over the bolts as suggested.........and then pray hard to the motocycle gods before you attempt to remove them  . Use a good quality Hex-key or a hex-bit and a ratchet and do it with the engine hot. If it feels like its not going to move dont force it. You might shear the bolt head or strip the thread in the block and earn yourself a one-way ticket up sh**-creek.