Animalman294 Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 I have tonight to install my new Noss Head , but I have a lot of other things to do before I leave for Sand Mountain. So, I was wondering how long it takes to change heads, and if there were any tricks to make it go a little more smoothly. I think I just need to remove the tank and I think I can work around the T-5's. I figure if I don't have to rejet, then I may be able to stay up really late tonight and sneak the new head on. Then load the bikes up tomorrow and head out. Those of you goin' to Sand Mountain I'll see ya there. Thanks........ Quote
NEVER SATISFIED Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 (edited) bes bet is to take the pipes OFF! and the tank... then drain the radiator and start to strippen.... it will go faster that way... and dont forget to put some lube to keep those o-rings in place.. they can be a doooosey... grab the torque wrench and torque em but take the wrench with you cuz after one or 2 good rides re do it..... HAVE FUN MAN!!! O AND IT CAN GET FROM 1 - 2 HOUR JOB... Edited May 25, 2005 by NEVER SATISFIED Quote
bigboybanshee Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 It took me about an hour and a half; taking my time. I didn't have to remove the plastics or gas tank. Just be sure to take a torque wrench with you to Sand Mountain so you can check the head (re-torque the nuts to be sure they're all tight and even) after riding it a little while. All nuts should be torqued to 20 lbs, and should be tightened in the same pattern as you would a stock head. Use vaseline or grease to help keep the o-rings in the head while you install it; that way you don't have to worry about the o-rings slipping out of place and getting pinched, etc...Oh yeah, don't use the factory head gasket along with the o-rings. Only reason I say that is because some people have done it! That's all I can think of for now, it's a pretty easy install! Good luck Quote
bigboybanshee Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 LOL, neversatisfied beat me to it!! Quote
sj820 Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 1.5 hrs sounds about right! Just make sure to lightly grease the o-rings before placing them in the groves and be carefull you are not pinching any of the large o-rings when placing the lower half of the head on the jugs! If I recall correctly it is fairly easy not to notice part of a ring that came out of the groove and torqing the head down and then being f'ed! Good luck! You shouldn't have any probs. You might want to go to your local auto parts store and try to match the radiator hose that goes from the head to the impellor with a J-bend peice that is slightly longer because the head is just a bit higher than the stock. You can use the stock radiator hose if you are in a hurry though! Quote
NEVER SATISFIED Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 LOL, neversatisfied beat me to it!! 373820[/snapback] Quote
dlnoss Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 The only time I've ever removed the tank was with the previous style head where the studs had to be changed. If you have any questions (before 10:00 pm CST) give me a call. Just make sure the tops of the cylinders are clean and the orings are held in place with grease. Put a little RTV on the threads before installing the nuts. Have fun at Sand Mountain. Quote
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