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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 09:01 PM
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A friend has a 2010 Ultra Limited, 103", that has the S&S power duals one. The header has cracked right where the two cyl pipes join each other, before the crossover.

I haven't seen all the pics yet, but wondering if they are repairable, would it fit my '14 Ultra Classic, 103". Might be too far gone, but if its just a crack, and not totally eroded away metal, sounds fixable to me. Would be a cheap way to get those headers.

Anyone know if they would fit?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 09:36 PM
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I don't but you might be able to check fitment on the S&S website?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 01:08 AM
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Good point, will do.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 11:56 AM
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I think 2010-2016 all fit. Check on that.

As far as repairing a crack, a competent welder should be able to do it. TIG prolly. I have a very nice Miller 250X MIG welder. Doesn't make me competent, just means I'm a guy with some welding equipment.

Edit: good time to de-cat it, if it has one in there.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 01:12 PM
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Its a Vance and Hines header, and I remember he put that on to get rid of having a CAT. I have a Mig welder, and am decent with it. I de-catted my factory header, and welded it back together, so I am confident, if the steel is still there, it can be fixed.


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Old Jul 4, 2021 | 04:31 PM
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Its a Vance and Hines header, and I remember he put that on to get rid of having a CAT. I have a Mig welder, and am decent with it. I de-catted my factory header, and welded it back together, so I am confident, if the steel is still there, it can be fixed.


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So it’s an V&H header NOT the S&S Power Tunes? Regardless it should fit your bike,
same twin cam engine and same frame. But I would repair the crack properly, using your standard MIG welder in your garage with who knows what wire(probably ER70s) you will probably get away with it for a bit, but it may rust and possibly crack again. Most exhaust headers are made out of 304 or 308 stainless(I know the S&S power tunes are). Good way to properly repair them is to use a 308L or 309L stainless wire/rod, I TIG mine for modifications or repairs and never had an issue. Just .02
 
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Yea I was mistaken when I said S&S. IF i had a TIG and knew how to use it, I surely would, but I use what I have. I still need to see how bad it is. We are fortunate where I live, in that rust is not a huge issue, but it can occur. Since it would be covered by a chrome cover, I would most likely paint the weld with high heat paint, or even a galvanizing paint.

There isn't even anyone I know around the area that has a Tig. This is farm country, and a Mig is high tech, lol. Once I get it into my little hands, I could find a pro and see how much it would cost, thats worth a try for sure.
 
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