FXDF - Black Heat Shield & Rush Slip-ons install
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FXDF - Black Heat Shield & Rush Slip-ons install
Parts should be in tonight, but I was wondering what process would be right to do put these on. Do I take care of the heat shields first before tackling the slip-ons, or do I do them both at the same time?
Also, I only managed to get a hold of one new clamp for the exhaust (none of the dealers within an hour of me had any in stock) - would it be better to use it on the top or on the bottom? Or should I just use the old ones and see if one of them give me a problem? I have under 500 miles on the bike, so hopefully it won't be an issue.
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Also, I only managed to get a hold of one new clamp for the exhaust (none of the dealers within an hour of me had any in stock) - would it be better to use it on the top or on the bottom? Or should I just use the old ones and see if one of them give me a problem? I have under 500 miles on the bike, so hopefully it won't be an issue.
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Wound up focusing on the heat shield first, then the slip-ons. The OCD part of me couldn't get the front heat shield to line up exactly the way I want, so I know that I will be revisiting that. Impressions on the black heat sheild is that they look the way I'd like, but they feel kind of flimsy - almost cheap. But hey, they're just heat shields. Just wish it was easier to line up that first one.
As for the slip-ons, I tried using the stock clamps, but wound up with an exhaust leak. Over-tightened the top muffler trying to get rid of it and didn't trust the clamp anymore so I used the new one. Still have a slight exhaust leak though. I haven't heard any popping so I'm not sure what i will do about it.
Went with the 2" baffles and am not sure I like the sound. I had V&H shortshots on my Iron, and the V&H seem to have more bite to them. This is more of a bassy blat. I'm hoping that they get sharper with age, if not I will think about trying either the 1.75's because I heard they were less bassy or looking at what V&H slip-ons are available. (maybe I should have just went with the Big Radius, but I liked the slotted heat shield) It's not a volume issue, just type of sound.
Obligatory crappy cell phone pic:
As for the slip-ons, I tried using the stock clamps, but wound up with an exhaust leak. Over-tightened the top muffler trying to get rid of it and didn't trust the clamp anymore so I used the new one. Still have a slight exhaust leak though. I haven't heard any popping so I'm not sure what i will do about it.
Went with the 2" baffles and am not sure I like the sound. I had V&H shortshots on my Iron, and the V&H seem to have more bite to them. This is more of a bassy blat. I'm hoping that they get sharper with age, if not I will think about trying either the 1.75's because I heard they were less bassy or looking at what V&H slip-ons are available. (maybe I should have just went with the Big Radius, but I liked the slotted heat shield) It's not a volume issue, just type of sound.
Obligatory crappy cell phone pic:
Last edited by chidrock; Apr 28, 2010 at 09:50 AM.
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