Sideshots installation issues
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Stage III
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From: Enterprise, AL
Sideshots installation issues
I am trying to install a set of V&H sideshots on my Iron 883 but have found that the pipes don't line up with the cylinder exhaust ports. I have read of people using rubber mallets to spread the pipes out do that they fit. Has anyone done this? If I were to take this to the dealer and have the dealer Finish the Installation, how much would this cost me? I havent called them yet because they are closed, but I would like to get an idea before I choose a course of action. Thanks
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I bolt the pipes to the cylinders FIRST, just a bit loose, then bolt them to the rear mount points, LOOSE, and then tighten everything up starting at the cylinder and working my way back.
If you bolted them down tight in the rear, its common for them to not line up at the cylinders.
If you bolted them down tight in the rear, its common for them to not line up at the cylinders.
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Yeah you can't bolt one end in first and then do the other you have to do them both about halfway because they normally wont line up. Then once you have them both started take turns on each end your tightening and you should be alright.
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JST, it almost took 2 people to install mine as well. When V&H weld them up on a jig they are perfect, when they cool off the "close up" just a bit. I was able to to get mine installed by my self by just spreading the pipes apart by hand. Mine were only off by an 1/8 or 1/4 at most. If yours are off more than that you may have the wrong pipes.
6th Gear
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any tips on how you mounted the new bracket? I cant seem to get the holes on the bracket to line. Like the rear brake reservoir is in the way.
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OK I got this. The bracket mounts on the outside of brake MC. Brake link rod taken loose helps fit the drive belt cover back on.
The O2 sensors on my 2014 Iron are too small, don't fit in the Sideshots. Whats a man to do?
18mm to 12mm reducers from bassani is what I need
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...harley-exhaust
The O2 sensors on my 2014 Iron are too small, don't fit in the Sideshots. Whats a man to do?
18mm to 12mm reducers from bassani is what I need
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...harley-exhaust
Last edited by Willy Fister; Mar 14, 2015 at 04:32 PM.
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