Welding Y pipe
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Sterling IL.
Im not a welder but I do know electronics and ESD (electro static discharge) is a real problem just handling sensitive devices by hand without being properly grounded will cause damage, some instant, some degraded as mentioned. I would remove or isolate the ECM on my ride
Stage II
Joined: Nov 2020
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From: TX
Progjet complete. I cut the pipe still on the bike . Sawsall no problem. After I got the 3" piece out I noticed the pipe is not round there,there is an indent on the back side of pipe, so the freeze plug would'nt fit. I took the pipe off and took both pieces to the local muffler shop where they heated it up on a mandrel to round it out so the plugs then fit. He welded it in. $20 to him for lunch. Then a trip to dealer for new flange clip,gasket and nuts for studs. $10 to them. Got home put back together and went for 40 mile ride let it cool down then checked all fasteners for snug. The summary is I love the sound now -- big difference no excess heat on right thigh no codes. Reset FUELPAC for duel exhaust before the ride. So for approx. $35 I got the results I was hoping for. This mod might not be for everyone, but why spend $400? When you get same results for $35.
I have done the same to my 2014 street glide with Vance and Hines pipes and air cleaner except I havent been to a welder yet. Just using a temp plug. Now when I first cranked it loped and sounded funny so I turned it off. Tried to crAnk again and it wouldnt start. Sounded/smelled like it was flooded. I took the plug out of the crossover and it fired right up. I believe I have the FUELPAK as well but Im not sure how to reset it to accommodate this mod which I believe could be the problem. I want it to run properly with a temp lug before I get to welding on my pipe. Please let me know what I can do. Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: SE Michigan
First, digging up a 4 year old thread isn't going to get you a good response, but second...open/start your own thread probably will.
I see it's your first post and you're a new member.
Welcome to the forum, lots of good info here.
It's kinda an unsaid taboo to dig up old threads, just FYI.
I see it's your first post and you're a new member.
Welcome to the forum, lots of good info here.
It's kinda an unsaid taboo to dig up old threads, just FYI.
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