Exhaust System, Installing

Procedure 

• Align exhaust system when cold.
• Tightening specifications, refer to MUFFLER OVERVIEW .

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve threaded connections.

-- Press the rear muffler as far forward as possible -arrow- until the tension at the left retaining loop -a- = 11 to 13 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Muffler Left Retaining Loop Dimension

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-- Install clamping sleeve in angle position shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Position

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• α = approximately 20°.
• The threaded connections are toward the right.
• The nuts are toward the top.