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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Here is the short version. I rode my bike into work today and a showed it off to a buddy of mine. A few seconds after looking at it he noticed I was missing 2 bolts on my exhaust clamps. I just put the exahust in a couple of weeks ago. I forgot the locktite and to check them after the first couple of rides. Last night I acutualy took the time to check the bolts on the headers and tightened them, but not the ones on the bracket holding them to the bike...Good thing they are light short shots. This little mistake only cost me about $25 to correct, could of been worse.

Word to the wise...Check your bolts.. My factory header bolts were only finger tight ! This time it was my fault not Harley's.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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close one!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Sorry for the bad luck but good advise, thanks
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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The factory torque specs for the header bolts is surprisingly low.
I just changed pipes and know I'll be checking them freqently after the first few rides this spring!

Cheers... Ben.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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I still check my header bolts about once a week. Only takes a few seconds and worth it to avoid problems.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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never had any problems with any bolts loosening on this bike yet.your exhaust bolts nuts should be rusting up soon
 
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