How to install vance and hines big radius 2 into 2's on 2009 v star 950?

I've read some forums, but I can't find instructions to fit these pipes on my bike? Any suggestions or directions are appreciated! Also, any working links with PDF or other formats of instructions would work!





Thanks!|||Mounting exhausts is an artform, and seldom takes anything less than 3 hours, 6 beers, and a hammer.





Start with the header pipes. Loosely attach them, but don't forget to install the goddam gaskets.


Next, get the mid pipe(if they exist.) loosely attached. Don't worry about the springs just yet, if available, but ensure the clamps are all going to point in the correct direction when the canisters get fitted.


Then, loosely attach the canisters to the midpipes and/or headers. Ensure the gaskets are in, and the clamps are pointing the best direction for tightening.


Drink a beer celebrate a little.


Now you're ready to affix the canister to the exhaust can mounting brackets. Depends on whether the can has eyelets or an external ring mount. Do the best you can.





With everything loosely fitting start tightening from the front. Tighten like you would a car tire. (depending if you have 2 or 4 bolts holding each header, but don't tighten ONE all the way down. Walk them all down slowly.)





Tighten up the mid-pipes.


Then the can to the mid or headers


Then the can to the mounts.





When you succeed, run the bike. Look and listen for obvious defects.


Shut off the bike. Give all bolts another 1/8" of a turn or so, especially the headers to seat into those damn gaskets.





Patience is the key.