Super Glide Exhaust Loose?
Super Glide Exhaust Loose?
I have noticed the last several times riding my bike, that when I leave a stop light/sign, that there is a rattling noise as I am letting out the clutch.
Today, riding to work, I noticed it is a lot louder and I hear it more at slower speeds.
I got to work and let it idle and I could actually hear the rattling noise as it was running. I was listening for the noise when (with my gloves on) I grabbed the end of the top muffler and pushed it up, the noise increased and continued until I released the muffler. I did this several times and the noise started each time I put upward pressure on the top muffler.
So the rattling is coming from the exhaust components somewhere.
If I am checking all the bolts and tightening them up, if I find one loose, can I put lock tight on it?
I didn't know if the heat would cause a problem with lock tight on the exhaust system. Is there something else I should use?
Today, riding to work, I noticed it is a lot louder and I hear it more at slower speeds.
I got to work and let it idle and I could actually hear the rattling noise as it was running. I was listening for the noise when (with my gloves on) I grabbed the end of the top muffler and pushed it up, the noise increased and continued until I released the muffler. I did this several times and the noise started each time I put upward pressure on the top muffler.
So the rattling is coming from the exhaust components somewhere.
If I am checking all the bolts and tightening them up, if I find one loose, can I put lock tight on it?
I didn't know if the heat would cause a problem with lock tight on the exhaust system. Is there something else I should use?
Tourer
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You actually use heat to loosen Loctite red. There are several methods of keeping the exhaust flange nuts tight, but the simplest I've found is to double nut it. :>) Just screw another nut down against the first. There is a kit for this very purpose, but it costs about $20. Nuts downstream of the exhaust flange could use Loctite, or maybe RTV sealant.
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From: Ky
You actually use heat to loosen Loctite red. There are several methods of keeping the exhaust flange nuts tight, but the simplest I've found is to double nut it. :>) Just screw another nut down against the first. There is a kit for this very purpose, but it costs about $20. Nuts downstream of the exhaust flange could use Loctite, or maybe RTV sealant.
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
Loose exhaust shields make a high pitched "chinging sound" as far as a loose muffler, get a new exhaust clamp and torque it properly. You'll have to loosen the muffler support brackets first.
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