PROBLEM little one
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
From: newport tenn
PROBLEM little one
I just notice i do have a slight problem, put on a se slip on when i rev it up the pipe slides back, losen and put back thighten it rev it slides back, it's like it won't thighten on the head pipe HUMM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
Guess it means either their not slid back far enough or you have not tightened them down enough. Get a 1/2" breaker bar and crank those nuts down. Then do a couple of hot and cold cycles (get the pipes hot, let them cool down) and tighten them down again.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
I don't think so on a 2010 Bike...He's probably a little scared to crank those clamp nuts down hard. If you go by the service manual torque, their still loose from my experiences.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,190
Likes: 5
From: Eastern Washington
I dont think it matters how old the bike is as much as how many times the clamps have been off. Even Harley recommends them to be replaced everytime. IMO, you can get a couple uses out of them.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
I've had my Monster Oval Pipes off maybe six times for different reasons and the clamps still seal fine.
I guess everyone has different experiences with the clamps but so far, I've never replaced a muffler clamp....
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,190
Likes: 5
From: Eastern Washington
If that were totally true it would say "replace with new genuine Harley Davidson Clamp".
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
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
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,377
Likes: 8
From: Atlanta, GA
I agree with getting a new TORCA clamp. You have to make sure the clamp is flush with the very end of the muffler and tighten to 45-60 ft/lbs. Before tightening, make sure the muffler is far back as it will go on the header pipe.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 101
Likes: 1
From: Birmingham, Alabama
This happened to a friend of mine on his 05 Ultra. Had the clamps as tight as we could get them and the muffler would slide. We stopped by the dealer and he got new clamps, tightened it right up no more problems.