Remove stock 08 fatboy muffler
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Remove stock 08 fatboy muffler
Folks, I'm new to the forum. I'm helping a buddy change his stock mufflers from his 08 Fatboy to Rush Slip-Ons. I've changed the "slip-ons" on my 09 Ultra and another buddy's 09 V-Rod Muscle. They were very simple and took no more than 20 minutes. The Fatboy doesn't seem as simple. I thought about removing the bracket that holds the mufflers, but I couldn't figure out how to remove the rear footpeg to remove the bracket. And the bolts that hold mufflers to the bracket are difficult to reach. 
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Can't help you there myself although remember my 04 Heritage was a little tricky am sure someone will chime in .. On the 08 FLHT putting Python Slip ons was a piece of cake... Welcome to the Forum by the way might want to introduce yourself in the New Members Area
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Thanks Jay! I stopped by the local dealership yesterday where I spend most of my free time. I talked to one of the techs and they take the mufflers off by removing the bolts that hold the muffler on to the bracket. I apparently didn't have the right tool(s) for the job. I plan on bringing my box end wrachet to my buddy's house when his new slip-ons come in.
Oh yeah, the ones he got from a company named Motosport were the wrong Rush slip-ons. Then when he called them, they said they haven't had slip-ons for a Fatboy in three months! I guess they took whatever was on the shelf and said, "these look good, let's send these!"
Oh yeah, the ones he got from a company named Motosport were the wrong Rush slip-ons. Then when he called them, they said they haven't had slip-ons for a Fatboy in three months! I guess they took whatever was on the shelf and said, "these look good, let's send these!"
Last edited by Cajun851; Apr 29, 2009 at 07:04 AM.
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That's what I did, remove the muffler from the bracket. It's tough to get in there but with a wrench it can be done. It took some persuading but they finally slid off.
For that footpeg to come off, I think it a T45, or a T50 star head and it needs to be long. I found a set at an auto parts store.
Removing the whole bracket behind the footpeg doesn't work anyway..I tried. It has to come out to get off the two bolts at the bottom and it order for that to work, you have to unbolt the pipes fromt he motor.
For that footpeg to come off, I think it a T45, or a T50 star head and it needs to be long. I found a set at an auto parts store.
Removing the whole bracket behind the footpeg doesn't work anyway..I tried. It has to come out to get off the two bolts at the bottom and it order for that to work, you have to unbolt the pipes fromt he motor.
Last edited by Heath; Apr 29, 2009 at 07:43 AM.
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Don't Know How To Seperate My '85 H-D Mufflers
Hey Guys ( Newbie Here ) 
Thought I'd try to remove my rear wheel so I could replace it with a NEW TIRE.
And GOD said, " YEAH RIGHT SCHOONER "
As you guys can see from the 3 attachments just what
I'm up against. I tried to pull the muffler off and that was that ~ NO WAY
THE MUFFLER IS BLOCK ME FROM GETTING AT THE BOLT TO REMOVE THE TIRE
What do you guys suggest in order for me to take the darn muffler off?
Have any of you have a 1985 Harley Electra Glide Classic or Tourning Bike ?
1. Should I hit the joint with W-40 and let it lay over night and hit it again in the morning and see if that does the job ?
2. Hit the joint with a plastic hammer to loosen it ?
3. Apply HEAT to one end and see if it slips apart ?
YOU TELL ME GUYS
HELP
Thought I'd try to remove my rear wheel so I could replace it with a NEW TIRE.
And GOD said, " YEAH RIGHT SCHOONER "
As you guys can see from the 3 attachments just what
I'm up against. I tried to pull the muffler off and that was that ~ NO WAY
THE MUFFLER IS BLOCK ME FROM GETTING AT THE BOLT TO REMOVE THE TIRE
What do you guys suggest in order for me to take the darn muffler off?
Have any of you have a 1985 Harley Electra Glide Classic or Tourning Bike ?
1. Should I hit the joint with W-40 and let it lay over night and hit it again in the morning and see if that does the job ?
2. Hit the joint with a plastic hammer to loosen it ?
3. Apply HEAT to one end and see if it slips apart ?
YOU TELL ME GUYS
HELP
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