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Old May 10, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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I just purchased a 2017 Road King in Laguna Orange. I ordered the Samson Cholos in 33, the full system. We are having trouble installing them. We had to dent the head pipe to make room so it cleared the brake arm. The cross under is leaking and the clamp can not be tightened anymore. We have contacted Samson and they have done nothing to help. They have pretty much told me it is my problem. Has anyone had any problems with these pipes? Any help would be appreciated.


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Old May 10, 2017 | 02:59 PM
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Did you order them from Samson directly? And did you verify that they are designed specifically for 2017 tourings?
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 04:11 PM
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My Samsons were ordered thru DK and were perfect - for 2 bikes..
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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I ordered them from my Harley dealer. They are the new Milwaukee 8 cholos designed for the 2017 models.
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 08:32 PM
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For myself I've found sometimes I need to walk away and come back the next day. I'm pulling for you to have a good outcome.

Edit - I'd suggest buying new clamps, that may help with the leak
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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I went to samsons website and they don't show a cholo system for the 2017. It stops at 2016. I wonder if it requires a redesign tho fit 2017
 
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they are on the homepage. they are called Milwaukee 8 cholos. I am just surprised that the customer service was no help.
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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The 2016 model won't even come close to bolting up to a 2017. So if it is bolted up at all it isn't for a 2016.
 
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Default I just ordered some Black 33in Cholos for my Road King

I spoke with a the owner of The Tool Box LLC in Shawnee OK, he says he had to Space out the right floor Board 1/2 to fit these pipes. This was the very first pipes manufactured for the M8 according to Samson and Darren from the Toolbox LLC. Also it's recomended that a joint sealant is used like Permetex Copper RTV rated for 700f. Let the sealant sit 24 hours to cure.

Well, my new pipes should be at the door next friday. Wish me luck on my install.

 
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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I was doing a search because mine leak on my 2013 Slim and wanted to see what would be a solution. I let it go because it was minor leak but loud enough to hear and be annoying when riding. It seams to be common with the few I have talked to with the pipes.
 
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