Fitting Leo's tonight :D - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

MrTurner · 05-19-2008, 05:18 AM

A nice new pair of carbon Leo's turned up at work today

Now getting excited while I wait to fit them tonight. Looks straight forward enough, but more complicated than the 3/4 bolts I'm used to

If anyone has any tips they'd be welcome reading while I wish the next 4 hours away until hometime

The short pipe is currently on my desk as an ornament

phxtravis · 05-19-2008, 06:53 AM

They are pretty easy, hardest part is getting them aligned. My tip...put a little anit-seize on the pipe joints so they are easier to manipulate.

minimad · 05-19-2008, 07:05 AM

Where did you get them from as am looking for a set for mine.

MrTurner · 05-19-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by minimad

Where did you get them from as am looking for a set for mine.

I got them from a guy called Mauro in Italy (off ebay, user ID is Mauro998).

He's really friendly, and a lot cheaper than the UK. Carbon worked out at £360 delivered (and I think the cat eliminator pipe is in there too). He does the aluminium ones for about £280 delivered, and the titanium are the same price as the carbon. PM me if you want his contact direct details

MrTurner · 05-19-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by phxtravis

They are pretty easy, hardest part is getting them aligned. My tip...put a little anit-seize on the pipe joints so they are easier to manipulate.

That makes sense - I take it these will be fine with either an LM grease or some copper grease?

BH17 · 05-19-2008, 09:15 AM

I have the same pipes. Amazing!!! I would suggest to take out the cat. Just watch the wires and make sure you dont misplace the bolts. These are great! Good luck

penguinbiker8 · 05-19-2008, 10:12 AM

i have a set of TITANIUM Leo's for about $450 with only 530 miles on them. brand new if anyone wants them.

phxtravis · 05-19-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTurner

That makes sense - I take it these will be fine with either an LM grease or some copper grease?

Should work, but some of those might acutally burn?!?! ANd whatever you use be prepared for it to leak and possibly make a mess.

MrTurner · 05-20-2008, 01:44 AM

OK, all fitted, no major dramas (other than getting the cat replacement pipe done up nice and tight, and bumping my head on the paddock stand!).

But christ - these are loud. With the baffles in, they are loud, baffles out - I thought I was going to create an earthquake!

Anyone know if they deepen/quieten a bit when they get a bit coked up, or is it about the same? Can the cat be put back in without major mods, and does anyone know if that softens it a bit?

Crazy really - I bought aftermarket purely because standard was too quiet. Now I've gone to the other extreme!!

BH17 · 05-20-2008, 06:03 AM

You can put in that quiet insert to make them less raspy. After the bike gets warmed up the sounds go down a bit... You'll like them though, atleast i do. Lets see some pics

05-19-2008, 05:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrTurner Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Notts, UK Bike: GSXR750, changing to FZ6 Posts: 101 Rep Power: 5 Member #1583	Fitting Leo's tonight :D A nice new pair of carbon Leo's turned up at work today Now getting excited while I wait to fit them tonight. Looks straight forward enough, but more complicated than the 3/4 bolts I'm used to If anyone has any tips they'd be welcome reading while I wish the next 4 hours away until hometime The short pipe is currently on my desk as an ornament

05-19-2008, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
phxtravis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 87 Rep Power: 4 Member #1302	Re: Fitting Leo's tonight :D They are pretty easy, hardest part is getting them aligned. My tip...put a little anit-seize on the pipe joints so they are easier to manipulate. __________________ 08 CBR1000RR 05 FZ6, Silver

05-19-2008, 07:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
minimad Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shropshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6N (naked) Black Posts: 66 Rep Power: 14 Member #1265	Re: Fitting Leo's tonight :D Where did you get them from as am looking for a set for mine.

05-19-2008, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
BH17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Bike: 04 fz6-s Silver/Black Posts: 104 Rep Power: 4 Member #1736	Re: Fitting Leo's tonight :D I have the same pipes. Amazing!!! I would suggest to take out the cat. Just watch the wires and make sure you dont misplace the bolts. These are great! Good luck __________________ 2004 Black/Silver FZ6-S - Leo Vince CF Dual Exhaust, Dual-Headlight Mod, K&N Oil Filter, Shogun Frame Sliders, Gorilla Stasher, Grip Puppies

05-19-2008, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
penguinbiker8 stuntin like my daddy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Bike: 07 sexy blue Posts: 136 Rep Power: 7 Member #388	Re: Fitting Leo's tonight :D i have a set of TITANIUM Leo's for about $450 with only 530 miles on them. brand new if anyone wants them.

05-20-2008, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
MrTurner Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Notts, UK Bike: GSXR750, changing to FZ6 Posts: 101 Rep Power: 5 Member #1583	Re: Fitting Leo's tonight :D OK, all fitted, no major dramas (other than getting the cat replacement pipe done up nice and tight, and bumping my head on the paddock stand!). But christ - these are loud. With the baffles in, they are loud, baffles out - I thought I was going to create an earthquake! Anyone know if they deepen/quieten a bit when they get a bit coked up, or is it about the same? Can the cat be put back in without major mods, and does anyone know if that softens it a bit? Crazy really - I bought aftermarket purely because standard was too quiet. Now I've gone to the other extreme!!

05-20-2008, 06:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
BH17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Bike: 04 fz6-s Silver/Black Posts: 104 Rep Power: 4 Member #1736	Re: Fitting Leo's tonight :D You can put in that quiet insert to make them less raspy. After the bike gets warmed up the sounds go down a bit... You'll like them though, atleast i do. Lets see some pics __________________ 2004 Black/Silver FZ6-S - Leo Vince CF Dual Exhaust, Dual-Headlight Mod, K&N Oil Filter, Shogun Frame Sliders, Gorilla Stasher, Grip Puppies

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