Weekend wrench or dealership?
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Cruiser
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Weekend wrench or dealership?
Believe I have an exhaust leak. Dropped off of a curb that was just a little higher than my pipes. I was going very slow, but tapped both pipes about three inches from the tips. Anyway, I have popping when shifting and very loud popping (almost like a backfire) when accelerating from idol. Is this something that can be fixed by just re-seating and tightening a few bolts/clamps? Or should I take it to the dealership?
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I would go over it yourself first. Take the bags off, and if you have a lift it will be much easier to do the inspection. But it also can be done rolling around on the floor. Loosen the clamps for the mufflers and readjust.
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Believe I have an exhaust leak. Dropped off of a curb that was just a little higher than my pipes. I was going very slow, but tapped both pipes about three inches from the tips. Anyway, I have popping when shifting and very loud popping (almost like a backfire) when accelerating from idol. Is this something that can be fixed by just re-seating and tightening a few bolts/clamps? Or should I take it to the dealership?
I'd suggest removing both, take them to a muffler shop, and have them re-round (expand) the ends.
I have a hand-held muffler expander but the thickness on both the mufflers and pipes is rather heavy duty and requires a large wrench to expand.
Good luck!
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