Zard collectors arrived :) Anything thing I should know before install?? - Ducati.ms

hyperichie · Sep 8th, 2008, 5:22 pm

I know exhaust are usually very straight forward. But again this is a Ducati and I keep running into fun issues ie TPS reset, idle is off, drop exhaust just to do oil change, etc.
I have the Termi 2-2, dp ecu, air box lid, and now the ZARD collectors. Everything is installed except the collectors. Some had a lil prob installing the collectors and others say it was a breeze..
Any lil tricks or issues I should know about prior to install?
Also can I just keep the Slip on loose when I install the collectors?

Thanks Im sooo stoked to hear and ride

!!

**desmoworks** · Sep 8th, 2008, 5:29 pm

definitely keep everything loose when you install. Fit it all together without tightening anything up then adjust and tighten from the motor back to the end of the exhaust. It's an easy install this way.

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Originally Posted by hyperichie

I know exhaust are usually very straight forward. But again this is a Ducati and I keep running into fun issues ie TPS reset, idle is off, drop exhaust just to do oil change, etc.
I have the Termi 2-2, dp ecu, air box lid, and now the ZARD collectors. Everything is installed except the collectors. Some had a lil prob installing the collectors and others say it was a breeze..
Any lil tricks or issues I should know about prior to install?
Also can I just keep the Slip on loose when I install the collectors?

Thanks Im sooo stoked to hear and ride

!!

hyperichie · Sep 8th, 2008, 6:06 pm

thanks Anthony!!
I referred my friend to you to buy frame sliders, and a clutch cover..
My next purchase will be pressure plate, springs, and cover

TTY soon buddy !!

**desmoworks** · Sep 8th, 2008, 6:25 pm

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Originally Posted by hyperichie

thanks Anthony!!
I referred my friend to you to buy frame sliders, and a clutch cover..
My next purchase will be pressure plate, springs, and cover

TTY soon buddy !!

Thanks! Let me know what you need when you're ready and I'll take care of it!

Post some images when you get it all together.

hyperichie · Sep 8th, 2008, 7:52 pm

I have never done this before after installing an exhaust but should i wipe the pipe down with alcohol prior to its first start up>>>????
Thanks

**desmoworks** · Sep 8th, 2008, 8:09 pm

It is a good idea to clean the pipes (and silencer if someone is using aluminum or Ti) to prevent stains from baking on. I use a multi-purpose lubricating spray such as Motorex Joker 440. I'm not sure off hand how well alcohol will work though as I've never tried.

hyperichie · Sep 8th, 2008, 10:06 pm

i have no directions so im not 100% sure about the tab u mount to the frame under the right rearset. And do i have to use the metal spring for the bolt on back part of the exhaust?
thanks

AXE · Sep 8th, 2008, 10:49 pm

The Zard Top Guns went on pretty easy for me. I mashed the wire harness tube down so it is flatter and coated it with some black paint and it looks better in my opinion.

Make sure to use the stock heat resistant washers wherever they come from the stock system. You won't use all of them.

Here is how I modified the Zard tail kit to look better.

Zard Top Guns Dyno Run

I should be getting my header and mid-pipe soon. Then it will be off to the dyno again.

Out!

hyperichie · Sep 9th, 2008, 12:04 am

what stock heat shield washers?? I got everything on pretty easy.
THanks !!

hyperichie · Sep 9th, 2008, 12:06 am

axe im using the termi slip on and just the zard collectors