Bit the bullet and fitting a full termi system to the 2012 Evo this weekend and need some advice on the Header flange copper nuts. I've heard they're difficult to fit and guess new ones should be used as they'll easily deform. How about torqueing them up? Is there access to get a torque bar in there, are any special tools needed, and what is the final torque to apply? Cheers,
Just done this. Very limited access on the rear cylinder - impossible to get a torque wrench or socket driver in there. Apply copaslip to threads, use new nuts and tighten with a spanner to the right feel. I believe the figure is under 10Nm.
Cheers Ricky, 10Nm is not a lot but as long as it doesn't leak, blow or come loose that's Ok? Did you need to rest the TPS also?
No TPS reset as I was only putting my system back on after getting it polished. Already set up for the 70mm system. Oh yes, you also need new exhaust gaskets. I smear a bit of Ducati Three Bond gasket sealant on them before installation.
That's a good idea, I'll give that a go. Also got new gaskets so ready to crack on tomorrow. Will be interesting to see if the rear hugger has enough clearance. I've got baffles or decibel killers for the 70mm termis, do they make a significant difference to performance and noise?
Cheers, I've cut down a ring spanner and thinned the edge locally so hopefully should crack it with everyone's combined tips!
I found using a ground down 10 mm socket with a universal joint made the job easier for the front manifold. That with the ground and cut down 10 mm ring spanner and you'll soon have it sorted.
OK - there doesn't look as if there's enough room for a socket at all but I'll try this afternoon. After installation - how is the DP ECU activated - is it automatic on start up or do I need to go into the Instrument Console menus?
Is it a brand new ecu you bought? If its new, then you'll need to program in some of the defaults thru the menus, if its a used one then it should be ready to go. Theres a video on youtube of a guy swapping his system and he shows a little bit on the ecu swap. (might show the ecu in part 2, don't remember)
Haha, if it simply bursts into life I'll be a happy man! It's a used ECU and ready to go so that will help - cheers. Just taken the old system off and termis going on tomorrow. I checked the YouTube video which is pretty useful but could do without the bollocks soundtrack... Also found the exhaust mounting bolt close to the exhaust valve a bast'''' to access the nut. Time for some beers before the final spannering session tomorrow.
Good luck! Let us know how it works out. I've got a bit of work to do before I put mine on. Bike looks naked with out it! I didn't get a ECU, just going to try to reprogram mine. That should be fun!
Well, old one is off and termis fitted. Next is ECU and air filter. Thanks for all the advice - it was all useful and it's not a difficult job apart from accessing the exhaust header bolt and the servo motor cable bracket nut to remove it, which took bloody ages for some reason. The termis look great and the 4 hours spent polishing them have paid off, but the difference in weight between the standard and termi cans surprised me. Wish I could afford carbon wheels.....
