Need Installation Instructions 4 Thunderheader & Falsee

[TxMajik]

I was able to pick up a Thunderheader and falsee system for my 07 Rod King but they lacked a set of installation instructions. Anyone have them or advice on how to install?

Thanks

[ShakyJake]

All I can tell you is how I did it on my 2000 Ultra. Obviously the first thing you have to do is take the old pipes off. To do this you will have to take off the floorboard on the right side (which is a simple thing to do,just a couple bolts). Next I would loosen the bolts that hold the pipes to the cylinders, then remove all the fasteners that connect the pipes to the bike(should be 3 or 4 spots). If you have stock pipes you will also have to disconnect the left pipe at the crossover(right behind the rear cylinder) and the bracket that supports the left pipe(should be right above the transmission cover).Once you have the pipes off make certain, I REPEAT MAKE CERTAIN
that you have removed the exhaust gasket.(it should look like smashed steel wool)if you do not see it on the end of the pipe or flange check the point were it attached to the exhaust port. It is probaly a good idea to do this anyway to make sure all of the gasket is removed. From here on it is basically just doing the reverse to install the new pipes. Make certain that the exhaust gaskets sit flush against the port. (I prefer the copper gaskets but that is just my personel preferance.) Pay special attention to get all 4 nuts started onto the studs on the cylinders before you start to tighten them down. As you tighten them do it a little at a time alternating between the studs and front an rear cylinders so the gasket is crushed evenly into the ports.(if not you will have a exhaust leak...which is not good). Also be careful as you tighten them, if you try to be HE-MAN and torque them down really tight, or crooked you run a good chance of breaking one off and they are a pain in the ass to replace Be advised if your bike is like mine the falsee will not fit into the stock bracket over the tranny cover. (I made my own so I am not certain if anyone makes a aftermarket bracket that will fit). After this start your bike and check for exhaust leaks (I use a charcoal lighter, and watch the flame, it should stay even.) Then put your floorboard back on and you are ready to ride. These pipes will flow much different than your stock pipes so it will probaly behoove you to put the Stage1 air cleaner on and get some type of fuel management system, because your bike will run like **** until you do. If I have left something out or have given you any "bad info" I am certain that one of the other folks out there will correct the error of my ways. But this will at least give you a place to start.DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A CERTIFIED HARLEY MECHANIC, AND DO NOT MAKE ANY CLAIMS TO KNOW ANYTHING MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE HARLEY RIDER WHO HAS BEEN WRENCHING FOR 20 YEARS, AND I ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBLITY IF YOU MESS UP YOUR BIKE OR PIPES (FOR THE LAWYERS OUT THERE)

[TxMajik]

Thanks. You just saved me a lot of head banging.

[ShakyJake]

Most of what I told you is basic common sense, if you even have a inkling of mechanical ability you should have no problems whatsoever. I am sending you a PM with my ph# if you run into any problems feel free to give me a call.