Installation Instructions for Model Years 1986 – 2003

1. At this time it is helpful to cover the starter motor (under the rear-cylinder,) with a rag or a piece of cardboard just in case you drop a nut. They can be very difficult to retrieve if they fall under the starter motor. Be sure the engine is cold!
2. Remove the old, stock foot peg mount from the frame, if applicable.
3. Remove the folding foot peg from the stock foot peg mount.
4. Install the new, offset foot peg mount to the frame using the two long bolts and two spacers provided, see instructional photo. Apply blue locktight to all the bolt threads as you install them.
5. Remove the factory pipes from the exhaust heads and the rear mounts. Use a good Allen wrench as Harley Davidson® uses threadlock, making the bolts difficult to remove.
6. Remove C-clips and flanges from the stock pipes. It is not always necessary, but recommended, to have a set of Screaming Eagle® style gaskets and extra C-clips on hand. (The Screaming Eagle® style gaskets are helpful because they are thinner, allowing the pipes to seat themselves deeper in the exhaust heads. To remove the C-clip, with a set of vise-grip pliers, grip the clip about 1.5 inches from either end, and lift up and away. Be careful not to stretch the clip or it will not fit flush into the flanges when re-installing.
7. Place the flange you wish to use on the new pipe, with the groove facing the exhaust head, see instructional photo.
8. Re-install the C-clips over the pipe being careful to pull up and over, do not stretch to the side. If you find it difficult, having a friend help can make this part of the process more comfortable, see instructional photo.
9. Install torque cones into exhaust heads, see instructional photo.
10. On most models the exhaust gaskets must be replaced with the thinner Harley Davidson® Screaming Eagle® style gaskets to allow the pipes to enter the heads deeper.
11. Bolt the front pipe, loosely, to the exhaust head. Make sure to leave a loose fit.
12. Bolt the rear pipe up, and leave a loose fit.
13. Loosely attach the two pipes together through the black square tube mount.
14. Attach bottom of square tube mount to bottom of frame, see instructional photo.
15. Tighten all bolts, making sure to check Harley Davidson® reference guides for proper torque on your model year bike.
16. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! Stripped or broken head-studs are very expensive to replace.
17. Remember, Pipe Dreamz sells straight pipes, which may not meet your state E.P.A. or noise requirements. Also, Harley Davidson® may not warranty your bike if it has aftermarket parts installed. Make sure to save all your original parts in the event you have a major mechanical problem.
18. Be sure to read the enclosed blueing information for instructions on breaking in your new Pipe Dreamz pipes!
19. IMPORTANT: After your new pipes are installed, be sure to start your bike, let it run for a minute, shut it off and repeat this process (3) three more times. This allows the heat to be distributed into the pipes evenly.Be sure to wipe clean all grease, fingerprints, smudges, dirt, dust and oil before beginning.PIPE DREAMZ pipes are not muffled and therefore may be illegal is some states. Removable baffles are available, please ask.
20. PIPE DREAMZ recommends that your new pipes be installed by a professional.