crossover pipe leaking, i think it's causing popping and Backfiring
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crossover pipe leaking, i think it's causing popping and Backfiring
Still Leaking by the crossover What am I doing wrong? See last post(10/22/2015)
Recently my SGS is popping on decel and back firing since i replaced my muffler rubber mounts and noticed the crossover clamp loose. I searched online and seem like the crossover tends to leaks and causing popping on decel. I tested for a leak on the crossover pipe by using soapy water and a shop vac. Found a leak.
Last time I replaced the crossover gasket, when I installed my decatted header, and it was a pain in the butt to replace. This time I brought the copper silicons and applied it to the crossover. Hopefully this solves my problem, if not I'm going to have order a new crossover gasket and exhaust clamp.
I'll test it tomorrow, hopefully this solves my problems.
Recently my SGS is popping on decel and back firing since i replaced my muffler rubber mounts and noticed the crossover clamp loose. I searched online and seem like the crossover tends to leaks and causing popping on decel. I tested for a leak on the crossover pipe by using soapy water and a shop vac. Found a leak.
Last time I replaced the crossover gasket, when I installed my decatted header, and it was a pain in the butt to replace. This time I brought the copper silicons and applied it to the crossover. Hopefully this solves my problem, if not I'm going to have order a new crossover gasket and exhaust clamp.
I'll test it tomorrow, hopefully this solves my problems.
Last edited by dproto09; 10-22-2015 at 12:19 PM. Reason: still having problems
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1-Did you reuse the stock crossover pipe (or is it a crossunder pipe)
2-You can get a full size pipe from Fuel Moto, my Rinehart Slimline Duals came with a full size cross-pipe.
3-You have to make sure the crossover-under pipe is fully seated also in the header pipe also.
2-You can get a full size pipe from Fuel Moto, my Rinehart Slimline Duals came with a full size cross-pipe.
3-You have to make sure the crossover-under pipe is fully seated also in the header pipe also.
Last edited by OldPhat; 09-16-2015 at 05:39 PM.
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dproto09, I just read your post and wonder if I have the same/similar issue.
I have a '15 ultra limited that I replaced the stock slip-ons with V&H Monster Squares slip-ons. The header is stock.
The exhaust is fine until the bike warms up, i.e. full temp. Then the exhaust changes, it gets very poppy and not that pleasant to ride on. It is like mini sonic booms that assault my ears. I also have the popping during deceleration.
I reinstalled the Monsters and even used a rubber mallet and wood block to make sure the slip-ons were all the way on. In the end, it didn't make much of a difference.
Anyone have any thoughts?
I have a '15 ultra limited that I replaced the stock slip-ons with V&H Monster Squares slip-ons. The header is stock.
The exhaust is fine until the bike warms up, i.e. full temp. Then the exhaust changes, it gets very poppy and not that pleasant to ride on. It is like mini sonic booms that assault my ears. I also have the popping during deceleration.
I reinstalled the Monsters and even used a rubber mallet and wood block to make sure the slip-ons were all the way on. In the end, it didn't make much of a difference.
Anyone have any thoughts?
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dproto09, I just read your post and wonder if I have the same/similar issue.
I have a '15 ultra limited that I replaced the stock slip-ons with V&H Monster Squares slip-ons. The header is stock.
The exhaust is fine until the bike warms up, i.e. full temp. Then the exhaust changes, it gets very poppy and not that pleasant to ride on. It is like mini sonic booms that assault my ears. I also have the popping during deceleration.
I reinstalled the Monsters and even used a rubber mallet and wood block to make sure the slip-ons were all the way on. In the end, it didn't make much of a difference.
Anyone have any thoughts?
I have a '15 ultra limited that I replaced the stock slip-ons with V&H Monster Squares slip-ons. The header is stock.
The exhaust is fine until the bike warms up, i.e. full temp. Then the exhaust changes, it gets very poppy and not that pleasant to ride on. It is like mini sonic booms that assault my ears. I also have the popping during deceleration.
I reinstalled the Monsters and even used a rubber mallet and wood block to make sure the slip-ons were all the way on. In the end, it didn't make much of a difference.
Anyone have any thoughts?
I would check your exhaust for leaks first. 1. Headers gasket, make sure the nuts are torque to spec, crossover pipe has a gasket, maybe hitting it with a mallet damage it.
A good way to check for leaks is by pressuring the exhaust system. spray dishwashing soap around the exhaust connection. Then stick a vacuum (exhaust side) and blow air into the muffler and use a hand or something to block the other muffler. If you have a leak you'll see bubbles.
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If you check Harley specs on the crossover torque is is 30 ft lbs I think, while the muffler inlet is about 40 ft lbs. Make sure the pipe is seated fully up to that bulge in the pipe, then torque it properly. If you grossly over torque muffler and crossover connections, you can make them out of round and that will cause leaks. As previously mentioned, decel popping is often a sign of improper tune usually a lean condition.
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If you check Harley specs on the crossover torque is is 30 ft lbs I think, while the muffler inlet is about 40 ft lbs. Make sure the pipe is seated fully up to that bulge in the pipe, then torque it properly. If you grossly over torque muffler and crossover connections, you can make them out of round and that will cause leaks. As previously mentioned, decel popping is often a sign of improper tune usually a lean condition.
I replace my crossover gasket and clamp and I still have a leak at crossover pipe. I torque the clamp to 30lbs. How far do I slide the crossover pipe onto the header. Can anyone take a good picture of their placement or explain it better.
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