Member Contributer thtanner Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 Note: There are several versions of the mid-pipe for the 6th Gen Staintune exhaust. The hanger and shape may differ. Note 2: If your Staintune exhaust is second hand, inspect the hanger mount-point on the mid-pipe for cracking. This is a common failure point and Staintune will repair/replace for free, or you can have a local welder take care of it (voids warranty). Note 3: Some Staintune systems for 6th gens are one piece. You can follow this guide, just know your mufflers are pre-attached. Remove Seat Disconnect license plate light connector. Remove four 10mm bolts. Bolts closest to the rear can be tight, gently pull upward on the light to provide better access. Remove two 12mm bolts. Pull license plate wire out of under-seat compartment. Remove license plate/light assembly. Loosen exhaust clamp. Loosen muffler hanger bolts. Both have 13mm nuts under the seat. Remove both hanger bolts. Be careful when removing the last bolt, as the exhaust will be able to drop down to the tire. Gently swivel off the exhaust, and remove. Remove the OEM lead gasket from the outlet pipe on the catalytic converter, as this is not needed. Wash your hands. Take a well earned beverage break and marvel at how heavy that stock exhaust is! Now, let's install the Staintunes! Remove rear most bolt on the right passenger foot-peg. Mount the Staintune mid-pipe, noting alignment with that passenger foot-peg bolt hole. Install provided longer bolt and nut to the passenger foot-peg. If you need one, it's a M8x55-1.25 bolt and matching nut. I replaced the other three passenger peg bolts to match since they were not a hex type. (M8x50-1.25, (2) M8x30-1.25) Tighten the exhaust clamp. Slide the left muffler onto the mid-pipe, and install / tighten the previously used hanger nut and bolt. Staintune text should be facing the outside of the bike. Do the same with the right muffler. Feed the license plate light wire back into the under-seat compartment. Reinstall the two 12mm bolts. Reinstall the four 10mm bolts. Reconnect license plate light connector. Reinstall the seat, start the bike, and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 Those sure wake the bike up! Nothing like Staintunes on a VFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongsta Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 This is exactly what I needed. Now I feel confident enough to remove/install my own aftermarket system. Thank you thtanner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sfdownhill Posted December 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 29, 2016 Hongsta - are you replacing your aftermarket system, or just servicing it? I'm on the lookout for a used aftermarket system for my friend's 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevybrit Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Great pictures , thanks for taking the time to document and upload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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