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towa · 09-03-2008, 11:25 AM

Hi

Wondering if it's possible to install a set of Leo Vince exhaust myself (slip on's) - or is it a demanding job that better should be done by the dealer?

Tebster _ fz6 · 09-03-2008, 11:37 AM

Go for it, as long as you have a decent socket set theres nothing to it !

**reiobard** · 09-03-2008, 12:04 PM

go for it!!! just don't do anything that you can't undo, worst case is that you put everything back and take it somewhere...

Wolfman · 09-03-2008, 12:20 PM

Go for it, i have learnt since buying my FZ6 , that most things are well made these days, with reasonable instructions, and that "do-it-yourself" is'nt as scary as it once was....and i am not mechanically inclined at all.

**AJ_rider** · 09-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tebster _ fz6

Go for it, as long as you have a decent socket set theres nothing to it !

+1 I'd also recommend a cold six-pack and a friend you dont mind having around to hold stuff for you too. I think you'll be surprised at how easy the install actually is...go for it.

Boneman · 09-03-2008, 12:28 PM

Slip-on exhausts are easy to do. Go for it!

It basically involves taking some of the rear end apart, removing the stock exhaust and reassembling in reverse order. If you know which end of a screwdriver to use, you will do fine.

Take your time and enjoy learing how to work on your bike by yourself!!

KindredGhost · 09-03-2008, 01:39 PM

I installed my scorpions... only crappy part is that it took me 6 hours. Only because I didn't know wth i was doing. But I got through it ok...

KG

Just make sure you start early in the morning should you have to take your bike somewhere... or worse case tow it.

bcityroller · 09-03-2008, 01:46 PM

I too say go for it - it really is just nuts and bolts around so if you can manage a socket wrench you're fine. Plus this way you get the satisfaction of knowing you did and also the comfort of knowing it was done right.

**FZ6inNH** · 09-03-2008, 01:49 PM

Absolutely go for it! Take your time, have patience, be sure you have all the right tools before starting. Take pics of where things go to reference back to (and share here!). If you don't have a torque wrench, please be careful of over tightening things! Or, run to Walmart and at least get the cheap one in the tools section.

stumbles06 · 09-03-2008, 04:59 PM

I'll jump in and agree too, go for it. I did mine and had it done in a couple of hours.

The Leo Vince instructions I had were not the best (tiny picture and no real details of how to do it), just follow the pics and you'll do fine.

Just remember where all the bolts go that hold the rear-set together...lol

09-03-2008, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
towa Papa Smurf Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: FZ6 S ABS 98 HP Posts: 65 Rep Power: 2 Member #3611	Exhaust installation Hi Wondering if it's possible to install a set of Leo Vince exhaust myself (slip on's) - or is it a demanding job that better should be done by the dealer? __________________ Best regards - from Denmark

09-03-2008, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tebster _ fz6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walsall, UK Bike: FZ6 Fazer Posts: 50 Rep Power: 3 Member #3147	Re: Exhaust installation Go for it, as long as you have a decent socket set theres nothing to it !

09-03-2008, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,369 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Exhaust installation go for it!!! just don't do anything that you can't undo, worst case is that you put everything back and take it somewhere...

09-03-2008, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,464 Rep Power: 29 Member #2280	Re: Exhaust installation Go for it, i have learnt since buying my FZ6 , that most things are well made these days, with reasonable instructions, and that "do-it-yourself" is'nt as scary as it once was....and i am not mechanically inclined at all. __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

09-03-2008, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Re: Exhaust installation Slip-on exhausts are easy to do. Go for it! It basically involves taking some of the rear end apart, removing the stock exhaust and reassembling in reverse order. If you know which end of a screwdriver to use, you will do fine. Take your time and enjoy learing how to work on your bike by yourself!! __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

09-03-2008, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
KindredGhost Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley Bike: '05 FZ6 & '98 VTR1000 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 3 Member #3706	Re: Exhaust installation I installed my scorpions... only crappy part is that it took me 6 hours. Only because I didn't know wth i was doing. But I got through it ok... KG Just make sure you start early in the morning should you have to take your bike somewhere... or worse case tow it.

09-03-2008, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
bcityroller Street-tard Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA - North Shore Bike: 2004 FZ6 - Silver Posts: 340 Rep Power: 10 Member #186	Re: Exhaust installation I too say go for it - it really is just nuts and bolts around so if you can manage a socket wrench you're fine. Plus this way you get the satisfaction of knowing you did and also the comfort of knowing it was done right. __________________ 2004 FZ6 - Laser Quad Exhaust- FAZR6 FE - Yamaha Un-Comfort Seat - Laminar Lip - Garmin 2610 GPS - bd43 Dual Headlight Mod - Shad Topmaster and Givi E450 Top Case -

09-03-2008, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Exhaust installation Absolutely go for it! Take your time, have patience, be sure you have all the right tools before starting. Take pics of where things go to reference back to (and share here!). If you don't have a torque wrench, please be careful of over tightening things! Or, run to Walmart and at least get the cheap one in the tools section. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

09-03-2008, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 708 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: Exhaust installation I'll jump in and agree too, go for it. I did mine and had it done in a couple of hours. The Leo Vince instructions I had were not the best (tiny picture and no real details of how to do it), just follow the pics and you'll do fine. Just remember where all the bolts go that hold the rear-set together...lol

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