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Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | Has anyone done their own Stage 1 Level 1 Pipe installation?
I saw the thread with 3 pictures where it looks like you must remove the Saddle Bag Covers, Seats, rear fairing strips and possibly the Hand Grips. Lots of screws, but does not look too hard (especially if you have a Motorcycle Lift as the pictures had it up on).
Is this a "Do it Yourself" project or is it worth paying a Dealer to do it. I know I will have to get them to MAP it (unless someone knows that secret also), so I am trying to determine if I should try it or leave it up to the pros. I am vairly handy and not afraid to try.
Found some new S1 L1 pipes with EFI and Filter for $375.00 plus shipping. Not a bad price as long as the Dealer doesn't charge an arm and a leg to install and map.
Richard
Edited by rmclarty 2008-09-02 3:40 PM
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Pittsburgh, PA | I would call the dealer before you purchase that kit someplace else. He might hit you hard knowing you didnt get the kit from him.. you should see what his price would be for that same kit and then ask about what he would charge to do the map.. couldnt hurt to ask |
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LaPorte,Tx. | rmclarty - 2008-09-02 2:40 PM
Has anyone done their own Stage 1 Level 1 Pipe installation?
I saw the thread with 3 pictures where it looks like you must remove the Saddle Bag Covers, Seats, rear fairing strips and possibly the Hand Grips. Lots of screws, but does not look too hard (especially if you have a Motorcycle Lift as the pictures had it up on).
Is this a "Do it Yourself" project or is it worth paying a Dealer to do it. I know I will have to get them to MAP it (unless someone knows that secret also), so I am trying to determine if I should try it or leave it up to the pros. I am vairly handy and not afraid to try.
Found some new S1 L1 pipes with EFI and Filter for $375.00 plus shipping. Not a bad price as long as the Dealer doesn't charge an arm and a leg to install and map.
Richard
Richard, take a look at this.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=334&post...
I posted how I installed my Stage 1 Level 1.
Edited by VisionTex 2008-09-02 5:34 PM
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Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | Thanks VisionTex - Just what I was loking for. I would probably be a little squemish using a saw on the pipes. If I had the stand and the time, I might try it myself. But I hate to do that major of a job on a bike with 480 miles on it. Maybe after I get back from our Arkansas Trip in October. |
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| Saw?? Nawwww, just wiggle it and rotate it, wiggle it and rotate it, cuss a little and start over...... eventually it comes off, just need a little patience. Mine took about an hour and a half including removing some of the packing from my pipes.
Edited by tralphaz 2008-09-02 10:09 PM
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San Antonio, TX United States | I just read some of the posts from back in March on the install of the S1L1 pipes. I have the S1L2 pipes and since i am a tech i installed the pipes myself, and thankfully i had a full table lift. It is not that big of a deal to install. Just about like any other set of pipes on a motorcycle. I will whisper this next part so not everyone hears it... (The vision is still only a motorcycle like all of the other ones we have ridden, it is not alien technology that just happen to fall into our primitive hands, even though some of us might want to think so.)
The trickiest part of the install, is removing the lower trim piece of the saddle bags. I always felt like i was about to break it as i was giving it the twist and pull to get it to roll out. After doing 4 or five of them, you get used to it. I noticed that Polaris does not suggest for the average consumer to do the install. This is only due to the re-flash that is required. Only a dealer can can use the software and log into the dealer website with the Authorization code from the card and receive the key back in turn that will start the re-map. Also, dont be afraid to just grab the old pipe and start rotating it in as large of a circle as you can without hitting the motorcycle to loosen the exhaust joint. Please make sure the clamp is loose prior to twisting the muffler. Should only take about an hour to an hour and a half to install the pipes from start to finish. Maybe two hours if you dont have a lift. I take a few minutes to wash down the new exahust pipe in a strong detergent, rinse well and dry. Then apply a good heavy chrome polish to the pipe. That can set while you are taking the old ones off.
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LaPorte,Tx. | rmclarty - 2008-09-02 8:42 PM
Thanks VisionTex - Just what I was loking for. I would probably be a little squemish using a saw on the pipes. If I had the stand and the time, I might try it myself. But I hate to do that major of a job on a bike with 480 miles on it. Maybe after I get back from our Arkansas Trip in October.
Richard, If your not going to install until October sometime, let me know when, if I'm available, I can help, I have the tools. |
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Stage 1 Pipe Installation