Trying to use Vance and Hines duals on my 04 roadking, the system was previously on a 2011 bike. I found that the oil pan is different between the motors and that I can't currently fit the pipes on mine. Would it be a problem to use a newer model oil pan? Will there be a difference in oil compacity?

 

The oil pan on a '11 is the same as yours, so I don't think that is a solution. You can confirm by checking one of the on-line parts websites. I suspect the mounting to support the cross-over pipe must be on the trans housing, which is very different to yours. There is a member who has adapted a cross-over system to an earlier bike, but finding his thread may be a challenge!

 

The mounting point on the two frames are different as the frames were re-engineered in 2009. The exhaust you're trying to mount won't work without a lot of modifications. Easier to start over and get the right set-up.

 

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When selecting new parts, think over changes and revisions to the models which may affect fit.

You can always run those ideas past here, as some of the Guys have a good idea of what-fits-what.

you can easily fit exhaust systems which are made for about 1995 to 2008 models on your bike.

2007+ have o2 sensor bungs which would need to be blocked

2009+ have a different frame...which is wider in the rear section and as you are seeing has a "crossunder" pipe for the left side muffler rather than the older style Y pipe at the rear header.

you can make that stuff fit ( and it has been done, there are threads you can search for) but it will cost you time and money.

Mike

 

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tra-glide.html

 

Well done 07 and thanks!

 

Thanks for the help guys.

 

The 2009 and newer models do have a notch in the oil pan for the cross under pipe.

 

The newer pan fits without any issues.

Rick