Two Brothers Racing VTX1800C User Manual

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Parts List

We recommend that this performance exhaust system
be installed by a qualified motorcycle technician. If you
have any doubts as to your ability to install this exhaust
system, please consult with your local motorcycle deal­er. Read all instructions first 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 the sidestand or ideally a rear
service stand during installation. Be sure to save all
stock exhaust components for possible use later.

1. Make sure the bike is completely cool before starting the
installation. Make sure the bike is secure on the side­stand or ideally a rear service stand.

2. Remove the heat shield that covers the junction between
the headers and canster.

3. Loosen the clamp that holds the canister to the headers.

4. Remove the hardware that holds the stock canister at the
rear mounting bracket. Remove the canister.

5. Slide the S-bend connector pipe onto the end of the
headers, using the stainless steel T-bolt clamp to attach it
to the headers. The end of the tube that has slot

s cut into

it goes to the header.Leave loose for now.

6. Install the hi-temp rubber edge strip onto the end of the
canister facing the headers in not already installed.

7. Place a bead of the hi-temp sealant on the outside edge
of the s-bend (the end that is inserted into the canister).
Slide the TBR canister onto the end of the S-bend pipe.
Wipe off the excess sealant that will squeeze out. When

installing the canister be careful not to scratch it
against the bolt that is next to the S-bend.

8. You may need to twist and turn the S-bend and canister
a little to get it in the right place. Locate both tabs of the
canister mount on the outside of the rear mounting brack­et. Use the stock hardware to secure it. Leave loose for

now.

9. Make sure everything is aligned and tighten all hardware.

10. Reinstall the stock head shield.

11. Before you run the bike, clean off all fingerprints 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 first time you start the bike. This is packing/manufac­turing oil from inside the pipe burning off. Check for gaps
or leaks. If you find a leak, a little high temperature silicon
sealant should fix it. After 50 to 100 miles, recheck all
fasteners for tightness.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Canister Detail

VTX1800 Slip-On Instructions.qxd

Installation Instructions

Care & Cleaning / Warranty

QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

1 MUFFLER (VTX1800C SPECIFIC) VARIES
1 S-BEND TUBE 005-7304N
1 BARREL CLAMP (27-64MSH) 005-27-64MSH
1 HI-TEMP SEALANT 031-P22072
2 TWO BROTHERS RACING STICKERS 015-10197

Care & Cleaning

Keep system free of dirt and moisture. Store in a cool, dry place. For cleaning use a
mild spray cleaner. Always apply cleaner or polish with a soft, clean cloth.
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.
Carbon Fiber & X-Metal Mufflers: X-Metal CF canisters will shift color from their
original silver color to an amber color after a few heat cycles, similar to the way our
stainless steel headers shift color. Always make sure the fiberglass packing inside is
in good condition and not burned out, as exhaust heat inside an empty canister will
deteriorate the Carbon Fiber / X-Metal CF sleeve. TBR sells repack kits (TBR part #
005-10038) that include new rivets and repack material as well as a drill bit (#30),
making it easy to do yourself. Also, NEVER dyno test your bike with carbon fiber muf­flers installed - the intense heat and lack of cooling air can quickly cause the CF
material to burn. Two Brothers Racing does not provide a warranty for burned carbon
fiber.
Aluminum Mufflers: Use an aluminum or mag wheel polish such as Mother’s to
restore the bright finish to factory spec.

W

arranty

Two Brothers Racing products are intended for closed course competition purposes
only, and therefore are sold “as is” without warranty. Two Brothers Racing specifically
disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness 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.