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so i built a custom exhaust using stock headers...i also bought new exhaust gaskets...my problem is that i cant get the header stud nuts started. it almost seems that the exhaust gaskets are too thick, causing the studs to not protrude enough for me to get the nuts on there...ive been messing with it for 2 days now and im EXTREMELY frustrated to say the least...
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79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
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Did you use the headers that came with the bike, or another set? There's two flange lengths, the Special used the shorter ones. If you used '78-79 standard headers, those flanges are longer and the studs will be too short...
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'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
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the exhaust that came with the bike were 4-1, i got a set of headers from a member on her, and im not sure if they came from a special or standard...so do i need longer studs...im thinking that im just going to remove the studs and use hex head bolts from lowes...79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"
04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"
"I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."
Wolf
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Look here... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37191 ... for a pic of the two flange types. I don't think the studs will be long enough if you have standard pipes, you'll have to change them...
I wouldn't use bolts, you'll quickly wear out the soft aluminum threads in the head that way. New studs should be less that $2 each at any decent bolt place.Last edited by crazy steve; 07-10-2012, 08:32 PM.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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im not sure where i can find the studs...do u know offhand what the thread type of the studs are? i need to find the studs plus one nut.79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"
04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"
"I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."
Wolf
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well looking at the pics, im sure that they are standard headers...crap...now i need to find all new exhaust studs and nuts...anyplace online i can order these?79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"
04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"
"I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."
Wolf
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Just type "fasteners Houston Texas" in your browsers search box.This brings up lots of places to get them locally. Isn't the internet great?lol
You should be able to bring in a stud and they can match up the threads and get you the length you need.That would be the most economical option as well as assuring you get the right studs the first time.80 SG XS1100
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Are you sure the old gaskets are out of the head?
Got to a place that sells fasteners, bolts and such, and get yourself a stick of stainless 8mm allthread and make them any length you want.
Greg
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8mm all thread, thats a good idea...is it 8mm x 1.25? whats the length for the standard vs the specials? does anybody know that?79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"
04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"
"I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."
Wolf
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im sure the old gaskets are out...79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"
04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"
"I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."
Wolf
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Order this and be done with it. You'll have it in a couple days and it will be right.
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That is the correct size and thread pitch. As for the lenght.........how much too short are the ones you have? Add enough to make them long enough.Originally posted by airborneXS View PostGreg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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You guys are awesome! I never would have come up with the idea to use allthread...i want them to stay in place, 2 questions...
1. the studs are only about half as long as the stud wells, should i cut them to be that long, or is it ok to make them long enough to bottom out?
2. can i use thread locker to keep them from moving around in there?79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....
09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"
04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"
"I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."
Wolf
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I would be careful about using allthread it may be not as strong as a stud.'79 XS11SFComment
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Stainless steel all thread is plenty strong, stronger than OEM studs.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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