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Old Jul 23, 2024 | 11:21 AM
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I have some 2014 true duals from rinehart on my 06 FLHTCUI.

I noticed a small round spot in my trans top cover and thought, I bet the header is blowing hot air on it. And yup, small crack at the 02 bung.

rinehart can sell me a pipe for 169$ but can’t ship until mid August.

I assume since there is no 02 sensor plugged in it’s “safe” to ride granted I keep an eye on it and doesn’t get tremendously worse?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2024 | 12:42 PM
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I'd be cking with a good welder.
I've seen a BIL weld things in some the damnedest places.

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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 06:18 PM
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yup take it too a muffler shop . I took my Cracked header in and asked if they could weld it , they said sure , told um I don't care what it looks like I just wanted it to not leak , That was 8 years ago , and No Leak .
 
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Stainless of Mild steel? Either way it's easily repairable. Pull off the pipe and take to a buddy or local welding shop. Probably be cheaper than the new pipe and as stated above last longer too.
 
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