I have the exhaust pipe (short English model, no PAV) off the Bullet right now because I'm fixing an exhaust leak where the header pipe fits into the head. Going to use Permatex Copper gasket maker to seal it.
I've never done this before, so I'm wondering how you guys would recommend I de-coke and clean the mating surfaces of the exhaust port and header pipe.
Once those are clean and dry, I figure I'll apply the gasket maker generously inside the exhaust port and around the top inch or so of the header pipe, and then re-insert it.
Also, it seems like I might want to remove the brake pedal to make it easier to slide the pipe back on, but I'm not entirely sure how to do that. I undid the screw that tightens the clamp and there are these weird nipple-like things on the ends of the bar that I've never encountered before (on machines, anyway).
Many thanks for any tips you might provide.
Best,
Jeff