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mitchell5
11-12-2008, 09:58 PM
I'm thinking about having my headers coated black but I was curious how tough they are to get off? It looks like one of the bolts on the rear is hidden behind the bend of the pipe.

Buell_Cru
11-13-2008, 01:47 AM
According to Harley you have to remove everything off the front of the motor and roll the motor forward to get to the rear bolt. I tried accessing it from the top. I will be doing my headers this winter. and also add some heat barrier to the inside of the frame.

mitchell5
11-13-2008, 05:41 AM
Thats kinda what I was afraid of.....looks like i might have to wait a little while till the weather gets a little worse

Buell_Cru
11-13-2008, 12:04 PM
Yeah Harley said it's about a 4 hour job.

LeFox
11-13-2008, 12:49 PM
you need to drop the engine...is done within 3 hours.

keep the lower pivot, place a jack under the engine and just lower/pivot the engine.

CoastieRider
11-15-2008, 01:59 AM
It's easier to wrap them with some black header wrap until you have the time or money for the header removal.