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In the process of fitting my V&H Shortshots and came across an issue.
The exhaust mounting bracket seems to be generic with this system as there is no provision for the hard bag rubber mounting
Has anyone else come across this?
Or, indeed, have a solution?
EDIT
Just answered my own question...
According to the V&H web site 'FLSB models require 21946 Saddlebag Support Bracket (sold separately).'
Last edited by Urban Gorilla; Jan 10, 2026 at 04:43 PM.
Took me about, from start to finish to remove and fit the exhaust system, sensor eliminators and tune, 4 1/2 hours in total.
V&H Flash Tune is perfect, no error codes or warning lights, runs nicely and sounds awesome
I haven't had a chance to take it for a spin as the weather is pretty awful (storm Goretti)
Last edited by Urban Gorilla; Jan 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM.
Yeah, after the front rider floorboard conversion is done then it's the bars.
Just been trying to do the "little" mods (i.e. done over a weekend) so that I can keep it on the road as a backup while my car has work done on it.
Nice! Looking forward to seeing the final product.
I may do a few small mods this year also - replacing tires is on the list so I might powder coat the wheels along with a few other items so I'll post up some pics if and when I do.
Tires are one of the things on my list too...
I was thinking either the Metzler Cruisertec's (which I have on the Fat Boy and are great) or, I've been recommended, the Avon Cobra Chrome's.
When I do the bars I'll be including a set of H-D Edge Cut levers (to match the mirrors); H-D Streamliner Heated Grips and H-D Chrome buttons
Tires are one of the things on my list too...
I was thinking either the Metzler Cruisertec's (which I have on the Fat Boy and are great) or, I've been recommended, the Avon Cobra Chrome's.
When I do the bars I'll be including a set of H-D Edge Cut levers (to match the mirrors); H-D Streamliner Heated Grips and H-D Chrome buttons
Nice!! I actually ordered tires yesterday - I was gonna go with the Avon's, however, the rear tire in stock size was out of stock so I figured i'd go 200mm instead but then when I saw the prices on Revzilla I almost thought it was a typo.
The Avons went up drastically from December - not sure why but they would have cost me over $800 shipped so I went with the Cruisetec's and they were $580.00 shipped. I did look at other sites and the Avons were more expensive there also.
I couldn't see spending that extra money knowing that the Cruisetec's are one of the best rated tires for all around handling and wet weather.
Last edited by coppertop666; Jan 13, 2026 at 02:37 PM.
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