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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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Default Vance & Hines Big Radius (Re)-Install
Havent had a chance to dig into it yet, but thought I'd make a quick post to see if others have encountered the same issue &/or have any tips.

If you look at the the pic, you'll see the gap between pipes is narrower at the front vs the back. This just drives me crazy.

The original install was performed by the dealer & as such I have not seen the original install instructions or install kit. I suspect its just going to be some jim-jammin to get it correct. Any suggestions appreciated.
 
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Originally Posted by rgr357
Havent had a chance to dig into it yet, but thought I'd make a quick post to see if others have encountered the same issue &/or have any tips.

If you look at the the pic, you'll see the gap between pipes is narrower at the front vs the back. This just drives me crazy.

The original install was performed by the dealer & as such I have not seen the original install instructions or install kit. I suspect its just going to be some jim-jammin to get it correct. Any suggestions appreciated.
I would loosen everthing up from the pipe connection at the heads to the mounting brackets to see if you can get the pipes to line up better. One you are satisfied retighen slowly while holding the pipes in place.
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That kind of stuff drives me crazy also.
 
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Great looking bike, is that the original front rake.
 
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I had the same problem when I installed my Rush pipes on my Fat Bob, just loosen up the flanges and mounting bracket and you can move everything right where you want it an re-tighten.
 
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I agree with the others. Loosen, adjust, re-tighten. By the way, the instructions can be downloaded from the v&h web site.
 
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Just click on the following link to go to Vance & Hines web site. Look up your bike & pipes. There will be a link to download the installation instructions.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/
 
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Hey thanks everyone, great advice. Happy nobody replied back with, that is just the way it is.

And yes it is the original rake.
 
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