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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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Default Floorboard on Fatboy rubbing pipes?

I'm in the process of installing a new exhaust on my bike and I'm having a problem with the right side(obviously!) floorboard. With the new front pipe installed the rear of the floorboard is VERY (1/8") close to the pipe and there isn't enough room to install the heat shield without it rubbing. It was rubbing the old pipe enough to put a pretty bad gouge in it, I don't want the same to happen with this NEW set. Is there something that can be done, ie bending the floorboard mount bracket, to move the floorboard away a bit. It does not look like anything is bent or out of alignment with the floorboard, it's just too close to the pipe. BTW the pipes ARE 2 1/4" Big Growls. Any suggestions??
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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ANYONE??? This is a year old and I never got any response..... How about THIS YEAR?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 04:22 AM
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Default RE: Floorboard on Fatboy rubbing pipes?

I'd send off a email or phone call to the pipes maker and ask them.

Wish I could tell ya, whats the make of bike and year and what pipe are you putting on?
Well Big Growls.. dunno call them..
 
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