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I also don't remove the left muffler. Just let it hang down enough to get the axle out. Can do the same for the right side if you can't get a torque wrench in there for the nut.
I've also had problems with left muffler wiggling in the rubber. A penny or nickel worked to tighten it up, but I could never get them to stay in place, so i just gave up and let it wiggle. Can't see when riding anyway
I took a small piece of nylon wire tie and placed it between the rubber mount and bracket to tighten mine up. Been in there for alot of miles . I think this is a common problem.
All the clamps involving the left muffler, all the way to the right-hand pipe connection seem tight.
I'm gonna try replacing the rubber bushing under the saddlebag rail.
I was kinda surprised there is no 'gasket' in the cross-over support clamp per the service manual, nor on the bike ........... should there have been one ? (see pic)
Part #7 is only a support clamp, as described. Keeps the crossover pipe sitting still thru all of the vibration and movement.The gasket/clamp set up is with parts #4 & #5.
Part #7 is only a support clamp, as described. Keeps the crossover pipe sitting still thru all of the vibration and movement.The gasket/clamp set up is with parts #4 & #5.
Yeah, just seems like a gasket would help there, too - seems like a fair amount of play there that could lead to rattling.
If there's still slop between the support clamp and the pipe causing a rattle, what about shimming the diameter of the pipe larger with some thin metal material like layers of a soda/beer can? Or maybe, if it's feasible, clamp a copper penny between the pipe and the clamp? That would shut that sucker up!
I just replaced the exhaust on my 2017 Ultra and the right side slipon kept sliding back even though the clamp was as tight as it would go. Since I bought the system from Fuel Moto I called to see if they have run into this before. They asked my mileage, which was 21k and said the clamps stretch and get hard to tighten over time. I couldn’t get them any tighter without fear of snapping something. They suggested new clamps. $8 each from Harley. Solved the problem. The clamps get worn they seemed tight but weren’t. Hope this helps.
All the clamps involving the left muffler, all the way to the right-hand pipe connection seem tight.
I'm gonna try replacing the rubber bushing under the saddlebag rail.
I was kinda surprised there is no 'gasket' in the cross-over support clamp per the service manual, nor on the bike ........... should there have been one ? (see pic)
I am dealing with a rattle I have been chasing for months and finally confirmed it is that cross over support clamp. Not quite sure what i am going to do to fix it yet. I should know this since I installed the exhaust (years ago) but I am assuming I can loosen that clamp and shimmy something in there without unbolting the left side muffler and muffler clamp, right? I could be missing something.
I just replaced the exhaust on my 2017 Ultra and the right side slipon kept sliding back even though the clamp was as tight as it would go. Since I bought the system from Fuel Moto I called to see if they have run into this before. They asked my mileage, which was 21k and said the clamps stretch and get hard to tighten over time. I couldn’t get them any tighter without fear of snapping something. They suggested new clamps. $8 each from Harley. Solved the problem. The clamps get worn they seemed tight but weren’t. Hope this helps.
they are technically one time use, but I am usually able to get, 2 sometimes 3 uses out of them
Originally Posted by Studlintsean
I am dealing with a rattle I have been chasing for months and finally confirmed it is that cross over support clamp. Not quite sure what i am going to do to fix it yet. I should know this since I installed the exhaust (years ago) but I am assuming I can loosen that clamp and shimmy something in there without unbolting the left side muffler and muffler clamp, right? I could be missing something.
a cut up soda can would work, maybe even double it up, it will be a temporary fix, but should do it
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