Vance & Hine slipons
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, TX
Vance & Hine slipons
I have the Vance & Hines ovals slipons that the dealer put on when I bought my scoot in June, 800 miles ago. I notice on the left side has a little play in it where the rubber mount is towards the back, under the saddle bag, the right side is tight, but left side has play. There doesn't seem to be a place to tighten it up! I called the HD tech and he side their is really nothing you can do for that, that is should be alright. I have 2 friends one has an 04 RK with V&H ovals and his are tight on both sides (the mounts), I have another friend that has 98 Ultra classic that has V&H also and his has the play on the left side but the right is tight also like mine.
Doesn't anyone have this problem or is it normal?
Doesn't anyone have this problem or is it normal?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 61
From: Near YVR
I have stock pipes onmy 02 Ultra and have the play on both sides.
took the bags off both sides to see what I could do about it and it would appear I would have to buy new rubber mounts.
If anyone has more ino or better idea , lets herar about it.
For now no need to worry about it as you still ahve warrenty to cover you.
Rob
took the bags off both sides to see what I could do about it and it would appear I would have to buy new rubber mounts.
If anyone has more ino or better idea , lets herar about it.
For now no need to worry about it as you still ahve warrenty to cover you.
Rob
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 322
Likes: 2
I have V&H ovals and my left pipe kept slipping backwards even after I thought I had the clamp tight where it slips on (I re-used the stock HD clamp not the V&H clamp). I torqued it down tigher and so far it hasn't moved again, but I never noticed anything different about the fit of the hanger in the rubber grommet under the bags. I am going to check my left side to see if it is loose...but it may be unrelated to the pipe slipping back a couple of times
I have the Vance & Hines ovals slipons that the dealer put on when I bought my scoot in June, 800 miles ago. I notice on the left side has a little play in it where the rubber mount is towards the back, under the saddle bag, the right side is tight, but left side has play. There doesn't seem to be a place to tighten it up! I called the HD tech and he side their is really nothing you can do for that, that is should be alright. I have 2 friends one has an 04 RK with V&H ovals and his are tight on both sides (the mounts), I have another friend that has 98 Ultra classic that has V&H also and his has the play on the left side but the right is tight also like mine.
Doesn't anyone have this problem or is it normal?
Doesn't anyone have this problem or is it normal?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, TX
I would hate to think after 3 months and 800 miles I would have to buy new inserts!! Everything is tight on it It just bothers me a little, it's like the insert on the left is just a tad bit smaller than the one on the right!
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: New York
I also have V&H Ovals and they are both still very snug after 5000 miles, just had the bags off yesterday for a wash, no problems.
PS also were dealer installed.
PS also were dealer installed.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, TX
I wonder if they are all made at the same place? Like I mentioned before my friends and a few people on this thread have to same problem mainly on the left side.. maybe I'll just do like pjbolo said I might just have to modify it a little!
