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Old 08-22-2014, 06:41 PM
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Little hammer work and some grinding and it'll clear most exhausts.

I have some bar stock I made some 1/2 inch spacers out of and that made a lot of room for mine. Still had to massage the exhaust a bit.
 
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Originally Posted by AZFXDF
I installed the pipes first. Loosely installed the rear bracket so I would know where to notch the heat shield. Then removed the heat shield. Make sure to notch it big enough or the heat shield will rub on the bracket when the engine torques.
Good info...thank you for posting this! I plan on installing them with the stock head pipe and heat shields! They will either fit or I'm gonna trade this sucker off for a Fat Boy! Thanks again!
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by perki48
They will work and you will love them.
The problem is they will not work with STOCK exhaust without modification. Several have installed them on WideGlides and Fatbobs by building "spacers" to move the exhaust side mounts out just a bit to clear the exhaust. Good luck with yours it will be worth the extra effort to get them on.
Like I said...crossing fingers...Thanks for the info!
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Id.Fat Bob
Like I said...crossing fingers...Thanks for the info!
Finally found an Example I was looking for, check post #66.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...0500247-7.html
 
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Originally Posted by perki48
Finally found an Example I was looking for, check post #66.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...0500247-7.html
Hell...I'm not gonna go thru all that ****, so looks like I'm gonna trade it off! Too bad too, as I really like this Dyna! I just can't get my right leg to cooperate! Can't really get comfortable and that limits me to shorter rides! Getting too old I guess! Life is a b!tch...then ya get hit by one!
 
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Originally Posted by Id.Fat Bob
Hell...I'm not gonna go thru all that ****, so looks like I'm gonna trade it off! Too bad too, as I really like this Dyna! I just can't get my right leg to cooperate! Can't really get comfortable and that limits me to shorter rides! Getting too old I guess! Life is a b!tch...then ya get hit by one!
Or you could go the much cheaper and more reasonable route of just changing the exhaust.
 
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Originally Posted by hAkron
If already have forwads, then the worst part of the job is done (the taller shift arm is already installed). It's just a simple matter of bolting the forwards on to the bike, attaching the shifter spline, and the rear brake arm.

Maybe you are looking for a set of gently used Dyna rider forward controls at a big discount over new? If so, PM me, I just moved back to forwards from foot boards and I have them in a box.
I need a set of Dyna forward controls if you are still looking to sell them.
 
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Originally Posted by 203Cree
Or you could go the much cheaper and more reasonable route of just changing the exhaust.
Agreed, don't get rid of a bike you really like. If nothing else Stock exhaust off of any dyna except Fatbob or 09'+ Wideglide will work and they are available cheap.

I also think I saw where someone was just able to move the footboard mounts out with a simple spacer to make them work. Don't give up.
 
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Originally Posted by perki48
Agreed, don't get rid of a bike you really like. If nothing else Stock exhaust off of any dyna except Fatbob or 09'+ Wideglide will work and they are available cheap.

I also think I saw where someone was just able to move the footboard mounts out with a simple spacer to make them work. Don't give up.
So I need some stock 12 SB pipes and mounting hardware? What a can of worms! The story of my life lately!
 
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Old 08-23-2014, 03:02 PM
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So I need some stock 12 SB pipes and mounting hardware? What a can of worms! The story of my life lately!
You were warned, good luck whatever you do.
 
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