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Old Nov 6, 2025 | 01:48 PM
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oops, double post
 

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Old Nov 6, 2025 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by eimkeith
Still have that factory 2-1? (I'm looking for one.)
ive had baffled slash cuts on my shovel for 40 yrs and work and sound great even others are surprised at the sound
 
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Old Nov 6, 2025 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by eimkeith
Still have that factory 2-1? (I'm looking for one.)
You might do better if you send pjb a private message or may be he is advertising in the for sale area. I hear he is over at the shovel head forum on Face book more than here. Another member here bought a exhaust from him and was not happy with the purchase. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/shovelhead/1352655-1983-fxdg-twin-belt-wide-glide-14.html #134

Got any info to help me with my bike?
 

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Old Nov 6, 2025 | 07:09 PM
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Ha! noted, and good point; my apologies. Definitely a faux pas on my part.
I'm actually still going through your thread and learning for my FXB, but I'm happy to contribute once I get caught up and have something to offer.

(also, @Ken45 no need for the edit; you were well within your rights on the first take, no problems there.)
 

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Old Nov 6, 2025 | 08:04 PM
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Keith,
I found my exhaust on E-Bay, look at the pictures close. Some of them are pitted ones that have been cleaned up and you may need a mounting bracket that goes to the frame. The covers are a bit hard to come by also. Don't be in a hurry and shop for a nice one. Do you have a book with parts numbers? Good to have to aid in your hunt for parts. It ain't cheap! You could also run an add in the WTB section.
 

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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Racepres
Exactly what happens with Shorter Shocks..
A larger drive sprocket could contribute to the chain rubbing the inner primary ?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken45
A larger drive sprocket could contribute to the chain rubbing the inner primary ?
Yes Indeed...and Disastrous if Both!!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken45
A larger drive sprocket could contribute to the chain rubbing the inner primary ?
Originally Posted by Racepres
Yes Indeed...and Disastrous if Both!!

Without a doubt.. I used a 24 in my 77 with not so much luck.. Wore away the housing..
 
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