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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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I put on my VnH big radius 2-1 pipes, but im having trouble getting the heat shields to line up and say lined up. I got them pretty well matched up, but after a little riding, they separated about 1/4" i tried tightening down the clamps more but they still seem to move. any suggestions?

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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I had the best luck by first putting everything in loose. then slowly tightening and retightening till I got it where I wanted.
In the process I found I needed a 1/4 " spacer that wasn't included to make them come together right.
Every Bike is a little different. it took me 6 hours of playing to get it right.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Livnoutdoorsxd9
I put on my VnH big radius 2-1 pipes, but im having trouble getting the heat shields to line up and say lined up. I got them pretty well matched up, but after a little riding, they separated about 1/4" i tried tightening down the clamps more but they still seem to move. any suggestions?

-Livn
yeah, spray wd-40 on the clamp area. You'll find you can tighten the clamps up an extra 1/2 turn or so. Also tighten the clamp with a socket instead of a screwdriver. The clamps cam bind and when you think they are tight with a screwdriver, well, they are not.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Ive been using a socket, but ill give the wd-40 a try. thanks!

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