WHEN DO YOU REPLACE EXHAUST??
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 296
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From: Illinois
RE: WHEN DO YOU REPLACE EXHAUST??
I replaced mine immediately.
More importantly, though, you should be applauded making a Service Manual one of your first purchases. If only others would follow suite...
More importantly, though, you should be applauded making a Service Manual one of your first purchases. If only others would follow suite...
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,881
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From: USA
RE: WHEN DO YOU REPLACE EXHAUST??
I have never heard of anyone actually wearing out a factory HD exhaust system. You have many years & miles to go. Your system will probably corrode away before it wears out. The only issue I have seen is the baffle bolts rust away and the baffles fall out while you are riding. This usually happens if you wash your bike and put it away without starting it and letting all the water in the exhaust system burn off. Check the bolts once a year for rust.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,229
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From: San Antonio, Texas
RE: WHEN DO YOU REPLACE EXHAUST??
I got my V&H pipes when the dealer was setting up my bike. I plan on keeping them for the life of the bike. Other items, however, are already scheduled for abandonment.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,561
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From: Billings, MT
RE: WHEN DO YOU REPLACE EXHAUST??
As soon as the last set makes me deaf enough to require louder pipes so that I can hear them.
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Road Captain
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RE: WHEN DO YOU REPLACE EXHAUST??
I was thinking maybe when you rotate your spark plugs.....I know my mufflers were worn out before the first tank of gas though. I went ahead and replace them just to make sure. I think its called preventative maintenance. Nothing worse than having one of those things go bad while riding.
