Buell Header Install

Buell Header Install on a 2009 XB12Ss Lightning Long without doing an engine drop. Took me about 2 hours. Difficulty 5/10. This can only be done with the right tools, preparation, and organization. The headers in this video are ceramic coated from American Sport Bike.

Thank you to Randy Hawkins from Hawk mufflers for telling me it's possible to do it this way.

This video highlights the most important steps in the header install. There are a few additional steps not touched on in this video that will require some extra effort, patience, and forethought i.e. (1) Fitting new retaining rings on the header pipes AFTER the exhaust flanges are in place on the pipes, (2) Finessing the header pipes into and out of mounted position on the motorcycle, (3) replacing the exhaust gasket, (4) FINGER threading the nuts before applying torque (72-96 Inch pounds), (5) Using a calibrated torque wrench to apply the appropriate force, (6) The nuts may have to be re-torqued once or twice after riding the motorcycle the first few times (thanks to Al from ASB), (7) when torquing the nuts into place apply gradual alternating and equal pressure to all four nuts before arriving to the set torque spec (72-96 inch pounds). (8) Removing whatever muffler you may have on the motorcycle must be done in order to change the headers, (9) Mounting back the new headers has to be done in the reverse order of the steps in this video,

The purpose of this video is to show that it is possible to change the headers this way and it is not very difficult if you are qualified and are willing to put in the time and effort.

Be careful when doing work on your motorcycle and wear the appropriate personal protection (i.e. protective goggles and gloves). You are doing this work at your own risk and I do not take any responsibility for damage that may be done to you or your motorcycle. So BE CAREFUL and if you are not qualified or do not feel comfortable doing this by yourself, have it done by a professional.

Thank you.

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