D&D Fat Cat problems...update
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Road Master
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From: Glenn Heights,TX now in Vegas
D&D Fat Cat problems...update
I can't keep the muffler from sliding back and forth. I have now broken the screw from cranking down so hard. The "barrel nut" or whatcha callit threaded piece that the screw threads into is gone and the mounting studs snapped when I tried to remove them. Am I buying another muffler?
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From: East Peoria, IL.
RE: D&D Fat Cat problems
What I did to keep mine from slipping was to drill a 1/4" hole in the mounting plate that slides through the hanger under the saddlebag.Take the plate off and drill it \\;about 5/16" of an inch from the front edge of the hanger and put a bolt through it with a self-locking nut. Keeps it from going any where.
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As far as the clamp, you may be able to drill it out as well and use a long bolt and nut it on the back side. \\;
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As far as the clamp, you may be able to drill it out as well and use a long bolt and nut it on the back side. \\;
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RE: D&D Fat Cat problems
ORIGINAL: EdboIllinois
What I did to keep mine from slipping was to drill a 1/4" hole in the mounting plate that slides through the hanger under the saddlebag.Take the plate off and drill it \\;\\\\\\;about 5/16" of an inch from the front edge of the hanger and put a bolt through it with a self-locking nut. Keeps it from going any where.
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As far as the clamp, you may be able to drill it out as well and use a long bolt and nut it on the back side. \\;\\\\\\;
What I did to keep mine from slipping was to drill a 1/4" hole in the mounting plate that slides through the hanger under the saddlebag.Take the plate off and drill it \\;\\\\\\;about 5/16" of an inch from the front edge of the hanger and put a bolt through it with a self-locking nut. Keeps it from going any where.
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As far as the clamp, you may be able to drill it out as well and use a long bolt and nut it on the back side. \\;\\\\\\;
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From: Stafford, Va.
RE: D&D Fat Cat problems
I have a friend who is having the same problem. I will pass this info on to him. Thanks!
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hey q hog, i was just on here checking out what the prob was on the d&\\;d, just wanted to tell you (in case you didnt no) that is one sweet a$$ looking bike!!!!
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From: Glenn Heights,TX now in Vegas
RE: D&D Fat Cat problems
I thought I would fill you guys in. I ended buying a new muffler this time I went with the standard baffle this time. I like the sound better. I noticed as I was taking off the collector cover (as the new one did not come with one) that the slits on the new one were twice as long.
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RE: D&D Fat Cat problems
I am hoping that this will keep it in place. If not I will take Edbo's idea. I think I will try and make a false/tool carrier out of the old pipe.