+++Agree - I went to Napa & got the 18mm plugs & removed mine too so they didn't have to be tie-wrapped. Of course, kept them in case I get an itch to sell the bike (no time soon). Then all I had to do was secure the other end which was easy. If you go w/Dobeck TFI - then you can do 100% exhaust replacement & have tuning ability to boot...