Slip on pipe install
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From: Stockton, CA
Slip on pipe install
Ok. So I got my new VH pipes in the mail and went to remove the old ones. Talk about a PITA. The clamp on the front muffler would not slide off of the pipe due to the x-over tube.
I think I will have the clamp bolt be at the bottom instead of the inside as originally installed due to the difficulties of access for the future.
Are there any issues with this or should I rotate it as far inward as possible but still allow it to slip forward should the need arise.
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I think I will have the clamp bolt be at the bottom instead of the inside as originally installed due to the difficulties of access for the future.
Are there any issues with this or should I rotate it as far inward as possible but still allow it to slip forward should the need arise.
14 heritage classic
Road Warrior
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From: Milwaukee, WI
On my 13' Slim, the mufflers were a pain to remove. I soaked the original clamps in WD-40 for a few minutes and that made it easier to slide the old mufflers off. Both of my new clamps are rotated to the bottom. Easier access, but they are more visible.
You have nothing to worry about.
You have nothing to worry about.
Road Captain
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From: Folsom, CA
On my 13' Slim, the mufflers were a pain to remove. I soaked the original clamps in WD-40 for a few minutes and that made it easier to slide the old mufflers off. Both of my new clamps are rotated to the bottom. Easier access, but they are more visible.
You have nothing to worry about.
You have nothing to worry about.
Road Warrior
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From: Milwaukee, WI
I was surprised that my stock mufflers were such a pain to remove as they only had 500 miles on them.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
Ok. So I got my new VH pipes in the mail and went to remove the old ones. Talk about a PITA. The clamp on the front muffler would not slide off of the pipe due to the x-over tube.
I think I will have the clamp bolt be at the bottom instead of the inside as originally installed due to the difficulties of access for the future.
Are there any issues with this or should I rotate it as far inward as possible but still allow it to slip forward should the need arise.
14 heritage classic
I think I will have the clamp bolt be at the bottom instead of the inside as originally installed due to the difficulties of access for the future.
Are there any issues with this or should I rotate it as far inward as possible but still allow it to slip forward should the need arise.
14 heritage classic
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