Exhaust problems
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Exhaust problems
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?
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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!
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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
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
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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?
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