Are these V&H pipes?
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
This ain't right
Well, after a few months in this shop, I finally get my bike back about 7pm last nite, after dark of course. Apparently nicotine withdrawal is an excusable medical condition, so this "certified" Harley mechanic couldn't show to finish the final job of pipe install, so the owner had to step in. Said Harley mechanic has worked a few days a week at most the past few months.
How do the pipes look? - pics attached. Note how the front pipe veers out & away from the bike.
Not supposed to do that right?
So it turns out that I did need another part - for the front exhaust. What the H it's called I have no idea & can't find it on any parts diagram, etc. This shop drilled a hole in a small plate to use instead for this front mount bracket that attached to the engine bolt. I've heard it should have been included with the KT pipes. Guess I'll call the owner of KT.
How do the pipes look? - pics attached. Note how the front pipe veers out & away from the bike.
Not supposed to do that right?So it turns out that I did need another part - for the front exhaust. What the H it's called I have no idea & can't find it on any parts diagram, etc. This shop drilled a hole in a small plate to use instead for this front mount bracket that attached to the engine bolt. I've heard it should have been included with the KT pipes. Guess I'll call the owner of KT.
Last edited by boa12; Jan 22, 2012 at 09:39 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
Update: Rode it for 2 hrs today & sure enough the front pipe is already a golden brown near the cylinder/flange. With the front pipe bent out like that wouldn't that cause a bad seal at the cylinder?
Rear pipe is fine with no discoloration.
Thanks in advance for any mechanical input & no criticism of me for sticking with this shop.
Rear pipe is fine with no discoloration.
Thanks in advance for any mechanical input & no criticism of me for sticking with this shop.
Last edited by boa12; Jan 22, 2012 at 09:37 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
As to if they put a nut on the engine bolt - no they did not. After looking at the picture that I attached above it looks like they just pounded that mounting plate on the bolt by the looks of the marks on my engine chrome behind it.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 964
Likes: 9
From: Acme Pa.
Not trying to bust your ***** bro, but those look pretty cheap. It's your ride, but I think I would put my stock head pipes on and get a set of slip-ons. I think it would look alot better. You can get a nice set on e-bay pretty cheap with a good sound. Sorry about your run of bad luck.
Oh, yeah, One more thing. Don't ever go back to that shop. They see you as an easy target. IMO.
Oh, yeah, One more thing. Don't ever go back to that shop. They see you as an easy target. IMO.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
Not trying to bust your ***** bro, but those look pretty cheap. It's your ride, but I think I would put my stock head pipes on and get a set of slip-ons. I think it would look alot better. You can get a nice set on e-bay pretty cheap with a good sound. Sorry about your run of bad luck.
Oh, yeah, One more thing. Don't ever go back to that shop. They see you as an easy target. IMO.
Oh, yeah, One more thing. Don't ever go back to that shop. They see you as an easy target. IMO.
Oh, & my question was: aren't the pipes supposed to be directly in line with each other? Thanks
Last edited by boa12; Jan 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM. Reason: More info
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
For nc
Here's the pic of the new pipes. Have you gotten the coloring like I have here on the top o' the front pipe?
Sorry, if I already posted this, but they got the pipes lined up now. Just still need to get that nut on the bolt for the front pipe bracket.
Sorry, if I already posted this, but they got the pipes lined up now. Just still need to get that nut on the bolt for the front pipe bracket.
Last edited by boa12; Mar 14, 2012 at 10:28 PM. Reason: Update info
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
