Vance and Hines Monster Oval Issue Question
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Vance and Hines Monster Oval Issue Question
The rubber grommet that fits between the muffler bracket and the bike bracket is sliding forward. This happened before, but last time I didn't notice it in time and it slid completely out. Not sure why this is happening, especially that it slides forward, not backwards. You woud think that they would slide towards the back of the bike, not forward.
Has this happened to anyone else? Is there a fix for this?
I am attaching a couple of pictures.
Has this happened to anyone else? Is there a fix for this?
I am attaching a couple of pictures.
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The rubber grommet that fits between the muffler bracket and the bike bracket is sliding forward. This happened before, but last time I didn't notice it in time and it slid completely out. Not sure why this is happening, especially that it slides forward, not backwards. You woud think that they would slide towards the back of the bike, not forward.
Has this happened to anyone else? Is there a fix for this?
I am attaching a couple of pictures.
Has this happened to anyone else? Is there a fix for this?
I am attaching a couple of pictures.
Looking at your pictures, there is no rubber lip keeping the grommet from moving forward.Flip them around and see if the lip is now towards the rear of the bike.
Also, keep them sprayed with silicone spray or some type of rubber protector.
Last edited by HDV-GLIDE; Feb 8, 2012 at 03:59 PM.
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Mine have not moved in over 2 years since I reversed them. Flip them around and see what happens..
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I dont know the part number but Harley did redesign that grommet to make it longer to eliminate that issue. I have switched to the newer design grommet for my V&H Monster Ovals for the same reason described by the original poster
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My bike is a 2012 Street Glide. Does the 2012 bikes have the new version of the grommet?
Also, as is visible in the first picture, the grommet does have the tab that is supposed to stop it from sliding, but it's getting pressed down and it slides anyway.
Also, as is visible in the first picture, the grommet does have the tab that is supposed to stop it from sliding, but it's getting pressed down and it slides anyway.
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I had it in for apes and headers, when he put it back he put a couple of pieces of strap wire on either side of the tongue to hold it in, but I worry that eventually it will tear the rubber. See pic below, I'm not sure I'm too thrilled with this solution, but I'll wait to see how it goes.
Last edited by Keithhu; Feb 8, 2012 at 08:21 PM.
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I had a similar problem on my 2003 FLHT with the rubber bushing sliding. Just slide a good size plastic tie in there and secure it
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Yep, worked for me.
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There's a tab on top of the grommet that is in front of the mount, take the grommet out and install it from the rear so the tab won't let it slide forward , that worked for me on two different SG