Honda CBR-1100xx Blackbird Ti Force Exhaust System Installation Instructions
Before Installation:
• Verify that all parts and accessories have been included (see list below).
• Coat all exhaust pipe mating joints with anti-seize compound / lubricant (Finish Line Ti-Prep packet included).
• Read and review these instructions, cautions, diagrams and images prior to starting any work.
1. Remove the lower fairing. Remove the lower radiator mounting bolts, loosen the upper bolts and pivot the radiator forward to provide access to the exhaust nuts (flange nuts). Remove the oil cooler mounting bolts and pivot the oil cooler forward to provide access.
2. Remove the existing exhaust system and save the flange nuts for reuse. Save the stock exhaust can mounting bolt and nut for the end can to the passenger footpeg for reuse as well.
3. Inspect the exhaust gaskets. Replace if necessary.
4. Assemble the head pipes 1 (blue), 2 (red), 3 (yellow), and 4 (green) by matching the joints of the same color to the pair of front Y-pipes. Do not install the exhaust springs at this time.
5. Remove the rubber center stand stop from the stock exhaust system. Insert the rubber stop into the supplied steel bracket. Mount the bracket to the right side of centerstand using the stock mounting bolt, and tighten fully.
6. Attach the assembled head pipe sections to the exhaust ports, but do not tighten the flange nuts fully, allowing for some adjustment in the remaining steps. Reuse the flange nuts saved from step 2 above. Make sure the ends of the headpipes fit flush and snug in the ports before tightening.
7. Install the S-Bend to the front section of the headpipes and two Y-pipes.
8. Go back and retighten the head pipe flange nuts per factory specification.
9. Slide the TiForce end can into place.
10. Loosely attach the two rubber bands, stainless steel bands K, and stay / hanger G to the end can using the supplied 6mm hardware H. See figure 1.
11. Place the bands approximately 115mm from the edge of the end can. See figure 2.
12. Using the stock provided mounting point on the passenger footpeg, and using the stock mounting bolt, mount the end can loosely, allowing for some adjustment. Insert the stock mounting bolt through the stay / hanger G.
13. Attach the supplied springs to all the joints, starting from the headpipes and working back to the end can. Please note that a spring is not used for the #1 cylinder head pipe to Y-pipe joint.
14. Make sure the exhaust system is free and clear, if necessary jiggle the system to adjust for proper clearance.
15. Carefully align the two stainless bands K so that they are parallel to each other, and spaced properly on the can (refer to step 11 / figure 2), then tighten the 6mm hardware H and the stock mounting bolt hardware. Make sure that the rubber pads fully cover the band(s). USE CAUTION WHEN TIGHTENING THE 6MM HARDWARE AND THE TWO BANDS SO AS NOT TO CRUSH OR DISTORT THE SLEEVE OF THE CAN.
16. Using some brake and contact cleaner on a clean rag, carefully wipe down the entire exhaust system to remove any residual oils, anti seize, fingerprints and dirt prior to starting the motor. FAILURE TO CLEAN THE TUBING AND CAN MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT STAINING OF THE SYSTEM WHEN HEATED.
17. Go back and reinstall the radiator and oil cooler as per factory specifications. Verify fluid levels as needed.
18. Check that all hardware is properly tightened, then start the motor and check for exhaust leaks.
19. Reinstall the fairing and tighten any fasteners per factory specification.
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