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Oct 24, 2008 | 11:10 AM

#11

rochkes

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From: Illinois

The dealer installed my v&h headers and slip ons. They used the v&h clamps. One side leaked from day one. I took the exhaust apart twice to make sure it was put together right. Still leaked.

Someone on this board suggested that I buy the harley clamps. I did. They are so much better than the clamps v&h supplies that I couldn't believe the difference. Put them on and no leaks since 10,000 miles later.

I would re-use my harley clamps over new v&h clamps anyday, but I would spend the few extra bucks for new harley clamps if I was changing exhaust again.

Dennis

Oct 24, 2008 | 11:19 AM

#12

Big Pig

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From: Greensboro, NC

I've always just reused the "old" OEM clamps and never had an issue or even come close to having one. Course I also always change out the pipes as soon as I get the new bike so there are very few if any miles on it when I do it.

Oct 24, 2008 | 12:14 PM

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scg1953

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Originally Posted by mrbadlands

Thanks Guys, I was hoping to try and use the old clamps to save me a 40 mile round trip to the dealer. I guess I may just bite the bullet and get the new clamps before I begin to keep from having to replace the clamps later.

40 mile round trip? Just sounds like a reason to ride to me. Heck I think if I were you I would make sure it would take me at least 80 miles to get them.
Have Fun !!

Oct 24, 2008 | 12:22 PM

#14

Thirdup

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I know the book says to replace them but I re-used my OEM clamps and they've held great.

As a matter of fact, I've had them off once more since changing mufflers (and I think we pulled one off during my last tire replacement).