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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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i tried to put a set of dual exhaust on my 1998 fatboy and where the crossover tubes hook up i couldnt get them straight enough to slide together because of the shift linkage has anyone else had this problem the pipes came off a 1999 softail so i know they have been installed before thanks
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Tom here from http://harleygoodies.com/ What kind of duals are you installing? When I had Samson's on, I had to use their shift linkage in order to fit it all in. My bike is a bit newer, but my guess is that is what you need.

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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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im not sure of the brand name maybe harley they dont have any markings on them
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Any pictures of the exhaust? That might help.
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Pretty much any 99 and earlier will need the linkage with the bend in it. A straight won't work.
 
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good point i dont have any pictures at the moment but will post some later thanks
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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chances are the guy that sold you the exhaust didn't realize the linkage needed to go with it.
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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he must not have where can i get one or do i need to bend mine
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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I believe samson still sells them. I have seen them on ebay as well
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fatking
he must not have where can i get one or do i need to bend mine
I have one laying around that cames with my Samsons. My springer already had the linkage I needed. It's yours if you want it, just PM me addy and I will send it on to you.
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