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S&S Cycle 49-State Certified X-Wedge Engines User Manual

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3- Use an appropriate size drill to achieve a 3⁄4” hole in each of the head pipes. See Picture 3.

Picture 3

CAUTION

If exhaust mounting flanges are installed on head pipes, make sure the flange is above the weld-in boss before it is welded in place.

4- If exhaust mounting flanges are installed on the head pipes, make sure the flange is above the weld-in boss before it is welded in place. See

Picture 3.

5- Weld the boss in place using stainless-steel filler rod. When it cools, run an M 18x1.5 tap through it to verify that none of the threads were

damaged or distorted. See Picture 4.

6- Install the oxygen sensor in each head pipe and torque it to 30-44 ft-lbs. See Picture 5. NOTE: New oxygen sensors come with a high-temperature

lubricant on the threads. Be sure to use a high-temperature lubricant that is safe for oxygen sensors if sensors are being re-used.

Picture 4

Picture 5

Flange