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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 55
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From: North Dakota
I started putting this system on my 2011 RoadKing. Installed shocks today and found that when fully extended the suspension hits my propipe. I don't want to wreck my exhaust. Anyone else have this problem and what's the fix?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 648
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From: South Carolina Coast
Sure did. I asked the question and nobody else seemed to have the problem or just decided to control the issue by visual inspection. I installed the air gauge to assist and after playing with the up/down on the toggle, it shouldn't be a problem. Air pressure between 60 -70 psi while sitting on the side stand will get you where you need to start. I have a 2 to 1 Martin Brothers pipe on my bike with some high temp powder coating and felt the same way you did. As a backup, I found some heavy rubber conveyor belt material and simply wire tied to the the bottom shock eye. Here is a picture of the right lower shock. Hope it helps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tennessee
The only time its gonna hit is when your off the bike showing it to your buddies. You wont be riding with it that high. I like the belt idea. Ive just learned when to stop adding air by a visual.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tennessee
Mark where the propipe hits with a sharpie, take it off and place it on a firm surface. Get your biggest ball peen hammer and whack it one good time with the ball side. Makes a nice round indention that looks like the factory put it there. Better lay it on a towel first or you might scratch the outside.
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 855
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From: Puyallup, WA
Traceman, the install looks very similar to what i was thinking. If you get a chance to post more pictures that would be awesome. I finially have the last of the items i need, just have to some time to do it.....but im not one to complain about overtime, especially during the winter months.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 108
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From: Caldwell, id
Mine hit my se slip ons, when my bad dad fender and bags showed up I had to space the pipes down a half inch at the rear hanger to center in the cut outs, this moved them out of hitting range. Loosin the clamp where muffler connects to head pipes, add a few washers or spacer, 1/4 in prob get job done