| Author | Message | ||
     The_new_guy |
Well, I'm putting a micron on my xb this weekend and I hoping that you guys can answer a few questions. I guess my main question is should I seal all joints with hi temp silicone to prevent exhaust leaks? Also, do I need to remove my belt tensioner to do the install? I don't have an axle removal tool so I'd like to know a head of time so I can get one. I have ordered a service manual but I'm not sure when it will come in. If I don't get it in time, is there someone that can give me the torque values for putting everything back together? Thanks again, Gregg | ||
| Sparky |
If the bike has the stock tool kit, there should be an adapter for the axle that fits a 7/8" socket. Wait, is that the axle removal tool you don't have? If so, you can buy one or make one from 7/8" hex stock. | ||
| Al_lighton |
Gregg, I have a file at work for Micron Installation tips..I'll send it to you. Al | ||
| The_new_guy |
Thanks, and thanks again for the ecm help last night. i didn't want to button it up without knowing. Gregg | ||
| The_new_guy |
yeah sparky, i never got that in my tool kit. i have to bug my dealer. i should be able to find something 7/8" around though. thanks, gregg | ||
| Steve_larson |
Yes, it is best to use some high temp silicone (Hondabond, Yamabond, Permatex Ultra Blue, etc) at all the slip joints. Helps "slide" things together for assembly, but even more helps if you ever need to get things back apart "X" years from now! Just "wick" some around the inside of the one, outside of the other, and clean off the excess. Hope this helps... Steve Larson Micron Exhaust | ||
| The_new_guy |
Thanks for the info! Gregg | ||
| Blake |
Even though located downstream from the sensor, please be sure that the particular silicon used is rated safe for O2 sensors. | ||
| The_new_guy |
Thanks for the tip Blake, I wouldn't have known if I hadn't gotten an open airbox kit from Al at American Sport Bike. While I'm here, I have a question. I took my exhaust valve servo off the bike last night. What do I do with the connector that hooked to it? I think I'm just going to zip tie it somewhere. Is that alright? Thanks, Gregg | ||
| Ikeman |
Can't remember who posted this tip (Tramp or Glitch rings a bell) but for the axle just use the "wrong" end of a 13/16" spark plug socket. Remove the rubber from the inside, use an extension and reverse the socket. I didn't get the axle adapter in my tool kit either and this method worked great for me. | ||
| Wazza |
Hey Gregg, How did your install go? I am still to tackle mine after I have pipes ceramic coated and not completely confident despite being fairly handy with a spanner. Can you pass on anything you learnt in the process or otherwise. | ||
| The_new_guy |
Wazza, the install went great. It took me about 3 hours. Make sure you have a 1/4" x 6" extension and a wobble of flex adapter(not sure if thats what they are called) to get at the rear exhaust nuts. You really don't have to remove that much to rotate the engine. The instructions that are posted here in various posts are very good. Also the instructions that come with the pipe are good too. Gregg | ||
| Wazza |
Thanks, one other question (for anyone), is a bike stand essential, as I currently am without one? | ||
| The_new_guy |
I used wooden blocks on each side of the swingarm and it worked pretty good. I used a bike jack to lift the bike up first and then placed the blocks underneath; however, I could not use the jack once the pipe was installed. I had a 10" square block on each side and then 2 2x4's laid flat on top of those so when I had to lower the bike, I just leaned the bike to one side and had someone remove a 2x4 from each side until the tire was on the ground. I didn't really expain that very well. Let me know if you have any questions. Gregg |
