Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Muffler question

Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:54 PM
  #1  
sligarn5's Avatar
sligarn5
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From:
Default Muffler question

I think this has been asked before, but I can't remember what the title of the post was.

I was tinkering with the ride today and noticed that the left side muffler was loose. I was able to tighten the clamp some, but I think it's a matter of time before it loosens up again. Isn't there an aftermarket brand of clamps that are better than the factory clamps?

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:58 PM
  #2  
Shovelhead Bob's Avatar
Shovelhead Bob
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 21
Default RE: Muffler question

Believe it or not, the HD clamps (Torca), are the best ones out there.....

They can only be torqued 2 times before they no longer hold the tension....

They are inexpensive, and easy to replace.....
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:00 AM
  #3  
sligarn5's Avatar
sligarn5
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Muffler question

Okay, well I'll let it ride for now to see if I just did a crappy job the first time. Thanks!
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:10 AM
  #4  
Taterdog's Avatar
Taterdog
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 1
From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
Default RE: Muffler question

You went riding today? Too cold and wet for me. I'm waiting for tomorrow afternoon.
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:13 AM
  #5  
sligarn5's Avatar
sligarn5
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Muffler question

Naw, by the time I woke up (I work midnights) it was starting to cool off again. That's why I was just tinkering!

Still haven't been able to ride on the new/old seat yet. Going to Raytown tomorrow, so I should have a report card by then.
 
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:40 AM
  #6  
Rollon's Avatar
Rollon
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,121
Likes: 13
From: NWFL
Default RE: Muffler question

I don't think they are all that cheap for a clamp. i paid about $5-6 each a couple of yrs back when i replaced the clamps on my 95. i should have kept the clamps and replaced the bolts.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
snadekow
Exhaust System Topics
4
Jan 4, 2019 04:44 PM
ScudRunner
Dyna Glide Models
2
Jan 25, 2014 08:28 PM
Inked624
Dyna Glide Models
9
Jun 19, 2009 03:31 PM
jcfolsom
Touring Models
2
Mar 12, 2008 10:19 PM
CKinAZ
General Harley Davidson Chat
8
Mar 12, 2008 06:20 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:43 AM.

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