Magnaflow Riot 2-into-1 Exhaust Install
Jason, the owner of this Dyna, was no different.
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In the search for more sound and power, most every Harley rider swaps out their exhaust for something else. He wanted something not horribly loud but a pipe with a nice tone. He also had his mind made up regarding wanting a 2-into-1 system due to its looks and reported performance gains. This was just at the same time the folks at Magnaflow introduced the Riot exhaust. Magnaflow had been amazingly successful in the aftermarket automotive market for years and has been introducing various exhaust systems for Harley-Davidsons for a couple of years now with good success. We have found the past Magnaflow pipes to be of good quality. They have a fairly mellow tone at idle and some serious grumble when the throttle is cracked open. The Riot once installed did not disappoint and had all the same quality, craftsmanship, and sound it is becoming famous for in the motorcycle market. If you are looking for a nice 2-into-1 exhaust, you should really check out the Magnaflow Riot.
Here is a photo of the Magnaflow Riot out of the box and ready to install.
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We start by removing the stock exhaust and O2 sensors. We then installed the sensors into the new head pipes using anti-seize compound on the threads.
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The 02 sensors were tightened to factory specs.
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The Magnaflow Riot comes with a very nice exhaust bracket, which attaches to the transmission similar to the stock bracket location.
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We installed the stock exhaust flanges and retaining rings onto the new pipes.
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Here’s a shot of the O2 sensor, exhaust flange, and retaining ring all in their proper places.
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The head pipes of the Magnaflow exhaust were then installed onto the bike.
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The front and rear exhaust flanges were snugged up on the front and rear cylinders of the engine.
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The Magnaflow Riot Muffler was slid onto the 2-into-1 head pipe.
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The O2 sensors and wires were reconnected.
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The front heat shield was carefully put on the head pipe.
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And the rear heat shield followed suit in a similar fashion.
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The Y-shaped heat shield that mates the muffler to the head pipes was then installed.
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As you can see, the heat shields cover the Riot pipe very well.
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Once all of the parts were aligned and in their proper places, we tightened everything to Magnaflow’s specs.
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And the job was complete! And it took less time than getting through the drive-through at In-N-Out Burger.
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With the bike back in the tarmac, the Magnaflow Riot pipe looks right at home on Jason’s Dyna.
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