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Jun 23, 2011 | 04:41 PM

Superbob

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Dresser Duals Knock

Just had V&H Dresser Duals installed on my 11 Road King and it sounds like the pipes are hitting each other when at idle. Anyone else had this problem? Any solutions?

Jun 23, 2011 | 04:56 PM

VinnyM

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I just put a pair on with no problem,you can pull up the instructions on the V&H site but you should be able to see if they are touching anything.

Jun 23, 2011 | 05:00 PM

usmc3468

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No problems out of mine.....

Jun 23, 2011 | 05:22 PM

Redbeard719

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No problems here. V&H did pack the wrong hardware from the factory. I worked with V&H customer service, and they took care of everything.

My issue wasn't pipes hitting each other, but rather my left S/O kept falling off the headpipe.

Jun 23, 2011 | 05:31 PM

Toypuller

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Check the floorboard mount on the right side.

Mine had the heat shield of the front pipe tapping it. It would only do it when it was fully warmed up. I used the spacers on the bolts, but still needed a small amount of clearance more. I shaved the heat shield below the floor board.

Jun 23, 2011 | 05:49 PM

Zimbob

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Your slip on's might have slid back and hitting the rear mount, Mine do it all the time. Sounds like they are playing "bash up" back there, but only at idle.

Jun 23, 2011 | 08:26 PM

Jkey

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My only problem is the lower heat shield seems to drag in the curves quicker than the stock ones did.

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Jun 23, 2011 | 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbob

Just had V&H Dresser Duals installed on my 11 Road King and it sounds like the pipes are hitting each other when at idle. Anyone else had this problem? Any solutions?

If they didn't put the spacers on the right floorboard bracket, they are hitting there and they may even hit then.I put on some 1" spacers on both boards.

Mark

Jun 24, 2011 | 09:53 AM

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2009blackpearle

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my power duels

I had to take my power duel off to fix exhaust leak when i put back on the right floor board was tilted back and the chrome pipe guard was hitting floorboard mount-- just had to tillt floor board back and retighten. also your kit should have had 2 thick washers for floor boars, instruction are vague on where they go - i put mine under floor board mount to move it away from exhaust and it still hit when board tilted wrong way