Softail Big Shots Staggered

Exhaust System
Part #17907
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Congratulations, you have purchased the finest exhaust system available for your motorcycle.
Your VANCE & HINES exhaust system is designed and crafted for maximum performance, a perfect fit, a great sound and
unbeatable style! Please follow the installation instructions below and if you have any questions, feel free to call our
technical help line (562) 926-5291.

STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL

1. If equipped, loosen the floor boards to gain clearance for exhaust removal and installation.
2. Loosen heat shield clamps on both the front and rear head pipes.
3. If equipped, loosen crossover pipe clamp, located between front and rear head pipes.
4. Remove two cylinder exhaust port flange nuts from each head pipe, located at the cylinder head.
5. Remove the bolts that attach mufflers to the frame.
6. Remove the complete exhaust system and set aside. Assistance may
be required. Installing
7. Remove stock mounting bars and brackets. header in heat
8. On models equipped with upper mounting bar attached at swing shields
arm pivot bolt, go to step 9. If upper mounting bar is attached with
two torx bolts (not swing arm bolt) go to step 10.
9. Remove right side 1/4”-20 bolt which holds lower fender in place.
The fender will flex outwards allowing removal of right passenger
foot peg bolt. Park the motorcycle on its side stand. Position a floor Figure 1
jack under right hand frame tube of the motorcycle below swing arm
pivot bolt. Raise jack just enough to take the weight off swing arm Installing
pivot bolt. Remove swing arm pivot bolt and stock upper mounting clamp
bar. Replace swing arm pivot bolt and torque to 120 ft. lbs.
Reinstall passenger foot peg using 1/2”-20 x 3” bolt and 1 5/8”
long spacer (supplied). Reinstall 1/4”-20 fender bolt.
10. Using a T50 torx driver, remove the three mounting bolts and
mounting bar. (Two of the bolts are visible, the third also attaches Mark outside
right hand passenger foot peg pivot and is accessed by removing edge
foot peg. Reinstall foot peg using 3/8”x 2-1/2” Allen bolt and Figure 2
3/4” long spacer (supplied).
11. Carefully remove exhaust port flanges and circlips from the stock Arrows indicate
exhaust system using snapring pliers. NOTE: Replace bent or direction of clamp
damaged circlips. Check exhaust port gasket condition. screw heads
(Recommended replacement exhaust port gaskets, Harley part
number:17048-98 or 65324-83A)

VANCE & HINES EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALLATION

1. Remove header and heat shields from protective packaging. Note:
Removal of end cap may be required. Place each heat shield on a Adjust end tips even
Figure 3

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 non-abrasive surface such as a blanket or carpet. Using a felt tip
pen, mark outside edge of each heat shield to show location of Installing
mounting clips that hose clamps will loop through. Slide header into circlip
heat shields tail end first, engaging end caps. (Figure 1)
2. Install end caps (if removal was necessary) into tail end of each
heat shield engaging head pipe and heat shield. Align mounting Flange
hole with end cap hole. Install and tighten 1/4”-20 button head
screws. Note: Removable thread locking compound is
recommended.
3. Install each hose clamp by feeding tail end of clamps into heat Figure 4
shield clips. Take note of location of clamp screw head direction.
(Figure 2 & 3) (screw head must be accessible when system is
installed on motorcycle for adjustment purposes). Align end tips
evenly and tighten hose clamps.
4. Install exhaust port flanges and circlips (from stock system) onto
head pipes. (Figure 4)
5. Attach mounting bracket 330 (supplied) using four 5/16“x5/8”
flange bolts and two nut plates (supplied). Slide nut plates inside
brackets that are welded to backside each muffler. (Figure 5) Leave
them loose at this time. Use this procedure for both upper and lower Figure 5 Installing nut plate
muffler mounting positions. Option
6. Install complete assembly into exhaust ports (rear port first). Use
On fuel injected models this system will work
stock flange nuts, do not tighten at this time. Install two 3/8”x3/4”
with Vance & Hines Fuelpak part number
flange bolts (supplied) attaching exhaust bracket to motorcycle right
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side lower frame rail. (If equipped, plastic plugs must be removed). to vanceandhines.com for more information.
7. Tighten exhaust port flange nuts and mounting bracket bolts.
8. Tighten the floor board mounting bolts on models so equipped.
Note: On pre 2000 models a washer has been supplied to space
floor board rear mount away from front heat shield.
9. Check for adequate clearance between all exhaust system
components and motorcycle accessories prone to heat damage. Option
10. All hardware must be properly tightened before starting
Vance & Hines also offers Quiet baffles for
motorcycle. this system, part number 21869. This will
lower the sound level 2-3db on average.
RE-JETTING INSTRUCTIONS Order it today from your dealer or go to
Re-jetting the carburetors will result in realizing the "full" potential of this vanceandhines.com for more information.
performance exhaust system. Vance & Hines offers jet kits for most
applications. For fuel injected models, we recommend the use of
Vance & Hines Fuelpak part number 61001.
PLEASE NOTE:
Every effort is made for Vance & Hines Exhaust Systems to provide improved cornering clearance. However, due to design
and space limitations on some motorcycle models, ground and cornering clearance may not be improved and in some
cases may be reduced. Be sure to follow proper installation instructions.

WARNING!
VANCE & HINES DOES NOT WARRANTY ANY CHROME
PRODUCTS AGAINST DISCOLORATION.
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