Samson pipes on Deluxe Question (Update)
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Samson pipes on Deluxe Question (Update)
For those of you that have Samson True duals do you notice that bike seems to lobe and a bit more vibration? I hadn't notice vibration at highway speeds before. Riding just feels different since I've changed pipes.
Then again it could just be my imagination but I don't think so.
Then again it could just be my imagination but I don't think so.
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RE: Samson pipes on Deluxe Question
If those are the long pipes with the fins on the end make sure you have the fin turned into the airflow otherwise the bike will try to "twist in the wind! " Ha! Ha! Just kidding!
If you are getting lopeing at certain speeds I think you need to check the fuel/air mix for a too lean situation. Vibration is another unrelated problem and I would take it very seriously. Check the tires by rubbing your hands around all surfaces to look for any bumps or out of round condition. Check the spokes to make sure they are not loose, all bolts on engine, frame. Drive belt to make sure its running straight and has not had damage on the lugs inside belt surface.
Make sure you have the bolts tight where the pipe attaches to the exhaust ports. The gaskets can shrink a bit and you may need to check to make sure they are properly torqued. Check where the pipes are bolted to the frame rail, and mufflers. Thats about all I can think of. Hope that helps.
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If you are getting lopeing at certain speeds I think you need to check the fuel/air mix for a too lean situation. Vibration is another unrelated problem and I would take it very seriously. Check the tires by rubbing your hands around all surfaces to look for any bumps or out of round condition. Check the spokes to make sure they are not loose, all bolts on engine, frame. Drive belt to make sure its running straight and has not had damage on the lugs inside belt surface.
Make sure you have the bolts tight where the pipe attaches to the exhaust ports. The gaskets can shrink a bit and you may need to check to make sure they are properly torqued. Check where the pipes are bolted to the frame rail, and mufflers. Thats about all I can think of. Hope that helps.
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RE: Samson pipes on Deluxe Question
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If those are the long pipes with the fins on the end make sure you have the fin turned into the airflow otherwise the bike will try to "twist in the wind! " Ha! Ha! Just kidding!
If you are getting lopeing at certain speeds I think you need to check the fuel/air mix for a too lean situation. Vibration is another unrelated problem and I would take it very seriously. Check the tires by rubbing your hands around all surfaces to look for any bumps or out of round condition. Check the spokes to make sure they are not loose, all bolts on engine, frame. Drive belt to make sure its running straight and has not had damage on the lugs inside belt surface.
Make sure you have the bolts tight where the pipe attaches to the exhaust ports. The gaskets can shrink a bit and you may need to check to make sure they are properly torqued. Check where the pipes are bolted to the frame rail, and mufflers. Thats about all I can think of. Hope that helps.
Lee
If those are the long pipes with the fins on the end make sure you have the fin turned into the airflow otherwise the bike will try to "twist in the wind! " Ha! Ha! Just kidding!
If you are getting lopeing at certain speeds I think you need to check the fuel/air mix for a too lean situation. Vibration is another unrelated problem and I would take it very seriously. Check the tires by rubbing your hands around all surfaces to look for any bumps or out of round condition. Check the spokes to make sure they are not loose, all bolts on engine, frame. Drive belt to make sure its running straight and has not had damage on the lugs inside belt surface.
Make sure you have the bolts tight where the pipe attaches to the exhaust ports. The gaskets can shrink a bit and you may need to check to make sure they are properly torqued. Check where the pipes are bolted to the frame rail, and mufflers. Thats about all I can think of. Hope that helps.
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RE: Samson pipes on Deluxe Question
How are those fishtails? I was thinking about getting some but wasn't sure how it would affect my powerband. Do you feel like you lost any power? Low end maybe, or do you have a sert or pc3? I am quite curious as I love the way those true duals look, but am concerned about having to add anything else. Do you have a download, also? 
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RE: Samson pipes on Deluxe Question (updated)
I found my vibration. I stopped at a mechanic today and had him take a quick look. Turns out the fishtails were fishtailing a bit and touching the back bracket on the right hand side and tuching a bolt about halfway up the pipes.
Put a couple of washers in on the bolts that hold the muffler between the muffler and the bracket fixed her right up. Sometimes it the stupidest things.
Put a couple of washers in on the bolts that hold the muffler between the muffler and the bracket fixed her right up. Sometimes it the stupidest things.
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