Muffler clamp question.
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Muffler clamp question.
i'm thinking of getting Cycle Shacks on my Bob, and my clamps are in need of being replaced. Now when i order my slip-ons, do i have to request new clamps or do they come with them?
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When you change your exhaust...
You might be able to get another use out of them, but I know of several folks here that have had their slipons, fall off. Some couldn't find them and so were out some bucks. Cheap insurance, buy new clamps....
You might be able to get another use out of them, but I know of several folks here that have had their slipons, fall off. Some couldn't find them and so were out some bucks. Cheap insurance, buy new clamps....
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Definitely replace them. Torque them to 45-50 ft lbs (per manual) and do it in 10ft lb increments. If you try to go straight to 45-50 ft-lbs the clamps can break (at least the first set I did that to broke). Go for a ride, let the bike cool down, then re-torque and you should be good to go.
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Definitely replace them. Torque them to 45-50 ft lbs (per manual) and do it in 10ft lb increments. If you try to go straight to 45-50 ft-lbs the clamps can break (at least the first set I did that to broke). Go for a ride, let the bike cool down, then re-torque and you should be good to go.
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mine are corroded. the bike came with them like that, and i bought it in April.
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I'm sure glad to read about the 45-50 lb. ft. of torque. One of my mufflers was about 2 inches longer than the other. I just used a ratchet wrench and tighten both clamps real good and tight. When I re-tightened with a torque wrench they were way to loose. Thanks for the information.
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I know HD has had my slips off a couple of times and they don't mention new clamps,but at the price archer mentioned why take a chance? Especially if they are corroded.....show your dealer and ask him to throw you a pair!
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