need help on how to install Brock's predator slip on in Toledo

[GT550]

howdy, I am not very mechanical, but the brocks exhaust slip on only has two bolts, easy peasy ... right? so a couple questions, 1, do i need to purchase a new exhaust gasket? (bike only has about 1300 miles) 2, should I use locktite (blue) between front section (header?) and the slip on elbow pipe? 3 & 4 - the brocks instruction pdf says: Torque muffler mounting bolt and nut to 18 lb-ft & Torque the muffler clamp to 13 lb-ft (I do have a torque wrench but don't really know how to use it) is this a deal breaker, should I take to dealer to be safe or should I just 'reasonably' snug the clamp and mounting bolt?? 5, LASTLY, what other gotchas are there in removing the stock can and replacing with the brocks slipon?? thanks mucho in advance!!!

[CoolDaddyGroove]

You dont need a new gasket
Do not use loctite.
Go to the torque wrench manufacturers website and review the instructions for your torque wrench. Pretty simple to use (just dont confuse foot-pounds with inch-pounds, inch pounds are for far less torque.) Most wrenches are the same, tighten until you hear a click.
Removing the oEM muffler is pretty simple, a clamp bolt, a socket head screw for the heat shield, and the larger nut/bolt on the pass peg hanger.

[GT550]

thanks Cool

ok, no loctite, no new gasket. no gotchas or insights I need to know ahead of time? just curious, how would 13 lb ft feel if one did not have a torque wrench. I have seen a lot of mechanics who do this by feel only ... always wondered how wise it was. .. especially with the oil drain plub. (just an example)

[GT550]

any other H2 SX riders in northwest Ohio/south west Michigan?

[SDH2Mike]

Just tighten it you will know when it’s tight!

[ghostrdr]

any other H2 SX riders in northwest Ohio/south west Michigan?

I'm in Detroit.

[GT550]

I'm in Detroit.

I follow the MI band "Magic Bus" - tribute band to the Woodstock era. Do you ever go to Ann Arbor, Toledo, Bowling Green, ?? Maybe we can hook up for a ride. do you have the flash already?

[Dscort]

From Toledo area. Just picked up my new h2 sx. Hope i can get some break in miles before the cold sets in.

[pikines]

Toledo Spain? I’m in Madrid (Pinto) Could be help you...