Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Bung Hole on V&H Short Shots

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 05:55 PM
  #1  
Grugrux34's Avatar
Grugrux34
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 166
Likes: 1
From: Abingdon, VA
Default Bung Hole on V&H Short Shots

Does anyone know what size screw is used to plug the Bung Hole on a set of V&H short shots? Like a dumba$$ I installed them before realizing I needed to plug it.
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:15 PM
  #2  
TexasBikeBoy's Avatar
TexasBikeBoy
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 147
Likes: 7
Default

not sure the exact size bro but had to plug one once and can tell you it is a pain in the **** to find the size and thread you need. Might look on ebay for short shot plug may be easier. The size is not quite a half inch pipe thread. like a 16" under and ito is fine threaded. If yu don't order from ebay best bet is to take the muffler up to a hardware store that has bolts in very large sizes. I spent half a day back and forth to home depot and lowes only to finally pull the pipe back off and take it with me. In the end could not find what I needed at lowes or home depot and if I remember right I found it at an ace hardware or something like that. I used a short bolt which sounds pretty easy to find except it is such a large diameter for a bolt it is hard to find. Good Luck Bro.
 
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:20 PM
  #3  
67bullitt's Avatar
67bullitt
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Default Just went through this,

I went to ace hardware and got a brass plumbing fitting, damn I cant remember right off hand what size plug it was? I will look and see if I can find the receipt. I believe there is only one or 2 sizes of brass plugs and one of them fit perfect.
Good Luck,
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:18 PM
  #4  
Dango's Avatar
Dango
Road Captain
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 618
Likes: 3
From: So. Cal
Default

Pretty sure it's 18mm
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:07 PM
  #5  
Grugrux34's Avatar
Grugrux34
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 166
Likes: 1
From: Abingdon, VA
Default

Went to the dealer, they sold them to me for about $5.....problem solved.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1Fordman
Shovelhead
6
Jun 30, 2018 03:02 PM
nukeone01
Engine Mechanical Topics
7
Jun 12, 2015 06:53 AM
PPBART
General Harley Davidson Chat
22
Mar 6, 2010 08:58 PM
dg7080
Exhaust System Topics
2
Mar 8, 2008 11:09 AM
m.breen
Sportster Models
1
Jun 17, 2007 11:24 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:16 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE