Problem removing stock exhaust...

[Hoopech1]

I am attempting to install my new HMF full system, and I cannot get the stock exhaust pipes off. I removed all the bolts except the one underneath the bike where the stock pipes come together. When I turn this bolt, it just keeps spinning. I looked closer and found that there is a nut or something on the other side spinning as well-but there is no way to fit any tool in there to stop it from spinning. Also, there is some blue stuff on the threads of the bolt.

How can I get this bolt off? I am stuck with my bike apart until I can get past this-any help would be appreciated ASAP. Thanks.

 

[Hoopech1]

Nevermind-torched the locktite and jammed a screwdriver in there to stop the nut from turning-worked well.

 

[omslaw]

Glad you got it figured out!

 

[jwcfbd]

Watch the new pipes to the fairing clearances. There have been a few post of melting the plastic.

 

[rybraun]

Glad you figured it out.

 

[Burger King]

I had the same problem. When all else fails a hammer and screwdriver will work wonders!

 

[Hoopech1]

I put some heat protection on the insides where the pipes would come close-they actually rub the wrap in spots but I have plenty of protection where it counts. The bike is now back in shape and ready to rock-I need to get a wash and some pictures, but I am leaving for FLA for the weekend-I guess it has to wait until next week

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PS. It sounds and looks great-and I hate those little black fasteners.

 

[nitrousjunkie]

Pics!

 

[NightCrawler]

I've heard the HMF's are a mutha to install. So if you had difficulty with that one screw, you're in for a world of hurt

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Don't worry about it though ... H.org got your back!