termi slip on self install

[philjt]

Hi all,

Quick question,

Got a termi slip on kit and just waiting for the initial break in before I put them on (400km so far). My question is... if I install the slip ons and ECU myself will this cause any warranty issues? I mean if something was to go wrong down the track will Ducati want to know if the slip ons were installed by a certified installer etc....

I have read the how to's on the installation and Im not a muppet when it comes to wrenching, it seems pretty easy and straight forward so I would really like to give it a try.

Thanks

[Gilly]

If you install the parts correctly, you should not have any issues. If you install the parts incorrectly, then you would have an issue.

Many people dont even wait for supposed break in to put the Termi's on. Some have them installed at time of purchase. It will not change how the bike breaks in. How a bike breaks in is all in the wrist and the rpm's.

Once installed, the bike should be adjusted for the new pieces as in a standard tune up check. If the install went fine and the bike runs fine and doesn't run too lean or too rich, just ride to dealer for a TPS reset and CO reading. If not, or you don't feel comfortable with that... trailer it on in and have that done.

As always, talk to your dealer. Tell them what you are doing. Check out what they would charge for the install / set up versus just the set up.

[philjt]

Cool thanks for the advice, will take it on board.

[philjt]

Is there anything I should know before I do the install which is not detailed in the how to's?
Like pastes or threadlocks? I have been told to make sure I have anti seize paste on the bolts. Do the slip ons literally slip on? Do you need some kind of a gasket or paste?

Thanks

[Secret Squirrel]

The Termis are just slip ons that use springs just like the stock mufflers do. Other slip ons for the SF are the same way. No clamps are needed from the muffler to the OEM header. The slip joint can be tight. One of the slip joints on my bike is tight.


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[Gilly]

Did you get an ECU with the slip ons?
I was assuming you did. If it is just putting cans on the bike, 99.999% of people should be able to do that!

If you were installing cans and the ECU, then certain things must be understood about swapping ECU's. Still 99.888% should be able to swap the cans and ECU.

- Remove passenger seat/tail cover
- Open battery compartment cover
- Disconnect battery (it may be helpful to just put a tab of painters tape on the battery terminals to prevent the cables from "wanting" to touch the terminals.
- Remove main seat
- Pull fuse block up out from behind the ECU
- Release two ecu cables from ECU
- Unscrew two hex bolts securing the ECU
- Remove ECU
- Be aware of the ECU ground wire on the left side, it must be attached in order for the ECU to work
- Install ECU and do everything above in reverse order (dont forget the ground wire)
- Have a beverage

[philjt]

Originally Posted by Gilly

Did you get an ECU with the slip ons?
I was assuming you did. If it is just putting cans on the bike, 99.999% of people should be able to do that!

If you were installing cans and the ECU, then certain things must be understood about swapping ECU's. Still 99.888% should be able to swap the cans and ECU.

- Remove passenger seat/tail cover
- Open battery compartment cover
- Disconnect battery (it may be helpful to just put a tab of painters tape on the battery terminals to prevent the cables from "wanting" to touch the terminals.
- Remove main seat
- Pull fuse block up out from behind the ECU
- Release two ecu cables from ECU
- Unscrew two hex bolts securing the ECU
- Remove ECU
- Be aware of the ECU ground wire on the left side, it must be attached in order for the ECU to work
- Install ECU and do everything above in reverse order (dont forget the ground wire)
- Have a beverage

Cool,

I like the sounds of that last step.

Thanks once more

[pcoakle1]

Gilly, good description....

Originally Posted by Gilly

Did you get an ECU with the slip ons?
I was assuming you did. If it is just putting cans on the bike, 99.999% of people should be able to do that!

If you were installing cans and the ECU, then certain things must be understood about swapping ECU's. Still 99.888% should be able to swap the cans and ECU.

- Remove passenger seat/tail cover
- Open battery compartment cover
- Disconnect battery (it may be helpful to just put a tab of painters tape on the battery terminals to prevent the cables from "wanting" to touch the terminals.
- Remove main seat
- Pull fuse block up out from behind the ECU
- Release two ecu cables from ECU
- Unscrew two hex bolts securing the ECU
- Remove ECU
- Be aware of the ECU ground wire on the left side, it must be attached in order for the ECU to work
- Install ECU and do everything above in reverse order (dont forget the ground wire)
- Have a beverage

[ttpete]

When changing out an ECU, a TPS reset is mandatory. It may or may not run good enough to ride to the dealer for the reset. You can change out the cans and ride to the dealer with the original ECU, then have him do the swap and TPS reset. It's about a half hour job, so you might be able to have it done while you wait.

[Mrsmith]

Originally Posted by Gilly

Did you get an ECU with the slip ons?
I was assuming you did. If it is just putting cans on the bike, 99.999% of people should be able to do that!

If you were installing cans and the ECU, then certain things must be understood about swapping ECU's. Still 99.888% should be able to swap the cans and ECU.

- Remove passenger seat/tail cover
- Open battery compartment cover
- Disconnect battery (it may be helpful to just put a tab of painters tape on the battery terminals to prevent the cables from "wanting" to touch the terminals.
- Remove main seat
- Pull fuse block up out from behind the ECU
- Release two ecu cables from ECU
- Unscrew two hex bolts securing the ECU
- Remove ECU
- Be aware of the ECU ground wire on the left side, it must be attached in order for the ECU to work
- Install ECU and do everything above in reverse order (dont forget the ground wire)
- Have a beverage

Excellent advice, expecially earthing the ground wire which I over looked as it is very easy to miss!