Two Brothers Racing NT650GT User Manual
Installation Instructions
1988-1991 Honda
Hawk
V.A.L.E.™ Full Exhaust System with M-2 Canister
Part # 005-010106V / 005-010107V / 005-010108V
V.A.L.E.
VARIABLE AXIS LOCKING EXHAUST
1. Make sure the bike is completely cool before starting the
installation. Make sure the bike is secure on its sidestand
or ideally a service lift.
2. Remove OEM mufer assembly and heel guard.
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3. Remove OEM header pipes.
4. Remove center stand.
7. Install TBR supplied mufer bracket to right side foot peg
assembly with using OEM mounting bolts. The bracket
will mount outside of forward wire heel cover and use
OEM 6mm upper bolt and OEM 8mm lower bolt and nut.
8. Loosely attach the V.A.L.E.TM mufer to the stainless steel
V.A.L.E.TM connector tube using the supplied 6x20mm
socket head cap screws and 6mm split washers.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This exhaust system has not been tested with aftermarket or OEM accessories and
is not designed to work with them. (i.e. hard bags/ centerstand/ lisc. plate frames)
We recommend that this performance part be installed by a qualied motorcycle
technician. If you have any doubts as to your ability to install this performance
part, please consult with your local motorcycle dealer. Read all instructions rst
before starting installation. Make sure the motorcycle and exhaust system are
completely cool before starting the installation. Also, make sure the bike is secure
on a centerstand or ideally a service lift during installation. Be sure to save all
stock components for possible use later.
5. Install TBR headers front and rear, use OEM copper
gaskets.
9. Attach mufer assembly to headers with supplied 61mm
barrel clamp. Slide on rubber lined mufer clamp. Use
supplied 8x20mm socket head cap screw and 8mm nut
provided to secure mufer to hanger bracket.
6. Install Merge collector using supplied spring hooks.
Installation Instructions
10. Check your work for clearance between frame and
also rear tire.
V.A.L.E.
1988-1991 Honda
VARIABLE AXIS LOCKING EXHAUST
Hawk
V.A.L.E.™ Full Exhaust System with M-2 Canister
Part # 005-010106V / 005-010107V / 005-010108V
Qty. Description Part Number
1 M-2 Mufer Canister Varies
1 Slip-On Tube Assembly 005-0104S
1 Header Kit 005-0101H
1 HARDWARE KIT 005-01-3C
1 V.A.L.E.™ X-Lite™ Retaining Ring 005-7-2-3KIT
1 Canister Clamp Varies
2 Spring 80mm 005-S80
1 Hawk Bracket 005-01-B
1 Barrel Clamp 005-27-61MSH
1 8mm Flange Nut 005-FN8
1 8x20mm Socket Head Cap Screw 005-SH820
1 TBR Sticker Kit 015-10212
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Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning
Keep system free of dirt and moisture. Store in a cool, dry place. Make sure vehicle is
11. Tighten X-ring bolts then barrel clamp.
12. Before you run the bike, clean off all ngerprints
completely cool before maintenance.
Stainless Header System: Polished stainless steel pipes will turn a light golden hue
after a few heat cycles, this is a normal characteristic of high quality stainless steel.
Clean using a mild water based spray cleaner. Always apply cleaner or polish with a soft,
clean cloth.
Titanium Header System: Polished titanium pipes will experience color shift ranging
from deep blue/purple through amber after a few heat cycles. This is a normal
characteristic of high quality titanium. Clean using a mild water based spray cleaner.
Always apply cleaner or polish with a soft, clean cloth.
Polished Aluminum Canisters: Use an aluminum or mag wheel polish to restore the
bright nish to factory spec.
Brushed Aluminum Canisters: Clean using a mild water based spray cleaner. Always
apply cleaner or polish with a soft, clean cloth.
Carbon Fiber Canisters: Clean using a mild water based spray cleaner. Always apply
cleaner or polish with a soft, clean cloth. Always make sure the berglass packing inside
is in good condition and not burned out, as exhaust heat inside an empty canister will
deteriorate the carbon ber sleeve.
TBR sells repack kits (Road - #005-10038, Offroad - #005-10038MX) that include
everything you need to easily do it yourself.
Titanium Mufers: For cleaning use a mild water based spray cleaner. Always apply
cleaner or polish with a soft, clean cloth. Always make sure the berglass packing inside
is in good condition and not burned out, as exhaust heat inside an empty canister will
deteriorate the carbon ber sleeve.
TBR sells repack kits (Road - #005-10038, Offroad - #005-10038MX) that include
everything you need to easily do it yourself.
Repack all road canisters every 3,000 miles. Part #005-10038
Repack all offroad canisters after every 10 hours of use. Part #005-10038MX
NEVER dyno test your bike with carbon ber or titanium canisters installed - the
intense heat and lack of cooling air can quickly burn through the canister material. Two
Brothers Racing does not provide a warranty for burned canisters.
and dirt, as any oily residue will etch the metal and
become somewhat permanent when the system gets
hot. Run the bike and enjoy. It is normal for some
white smoke to appear the rst time you start the
bike. This is packing/manufacturing oil from inside the
pipe burnin g off. Check for gaps or leaks. If you nd
a leak, a little high temperature silicon sealant should
x it. After 50 to 100 miles, recheck all fasteners for
tightness.
Two Brothers Racing products are intended for closed course competition purposes only,
and therefore are sold “as is” without warranty. Two Brothers Racing specically disclaims
any warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose and disclaims all
responsibility for consequential and incidental damages or any other losses arising from
the use of these products or parts.
Warranty
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