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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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I put a set of V&H Big Shots on a friend's 05 FXD a while ago and the other day swapped out bars and cables. After getting it all back together something caught me as odd. How the heck do you fill the transmission with these pipes on the bike? Luckily I filled it before I put the pipes back on but it looks like the next time service needs to be done the pipes need to come back off. If this is the case this is total BS.
 
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Funnel and a hose?
 
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Funnel and a hose?
Can't get the plug/dip stick out. Pipes are in the way.
 
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wrong pipes obviously
 
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I have Big Shots on my 07 LowRider and I have no issues with the pipes and changing/adding fluids.....
 
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Originally Posted by thedonthere
wrong pipes obviously
Right part number from Vance and Hines.

Originally Posted by bobnehoc
I have Big Shots on my 07 LowRider and I have no issues with the pipes and changing/adding fluids.....
The fill port on your bike is not the same as it is on a 05. On an 05 the fill port is on the clutch cover right above the clutch cabel.
 
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Called the Vance and Hines tech line....they said you have to loosen up the pipes.....LAME. Glad I have a 2010.
 
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Pipes still look good.
 
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