Are Mufflers Supposed to be Even?

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Dec 25, 2012 | 12:23 AM

#21

fabrik8r

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Are Mufflers Supposed to be Even?
Only if you have two.

Dec 25, 2012 | 12:35 AM

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WI Bob

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Originally Posted by ZenGlide

OK... I just pulled off the left muffler and crossover heat shield. Put a very light film of oil inside the muffler inlet and reinstalled. There is no doubt the muffler is bottomed out on the crossover. It's as far as it will go. I tightened everything back up and reinstalled the heat shield. I measured again from the axle to the end of the muffler. I Also measured the mounting bracket from the rubber block back to the end of the flat bracket. I'm now at about .25" difference. This is close enough for me. If it's still bugging me in the morning, I'll loosen the right muffler and pull it rearward .25" to match the left side.

I really appreciate everyone's time and help with this. Merry Christmas to all.

That is what it usually boils down to. The left hits bottom and adjusting the right to match.
Merry Christmas to all.

Dec 25, 2012 | 05:00 AM

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mikelikesbikes

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Two solutions to your dilemma. The cheapest would be to get the pipes even, drill a hole in the one that moves and kick it with a pop rivet.

The second I ain't saying.

Dec 25, 2012 | 07:22 AM

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HDV-GLIDE

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An even easier solution is to tighten up both clamps enough to create a slight resistance and put the clutch side pipe where you want it. Then with a solid straight edge or wood yard stick placed against the clutch side pipe outer tip, slid it over and pull the brake side pipe out or in so both pipes are even. I guess it doesn't matter what side you start on but I do it the way I described it here.

Dec 25, 2012 | 07:34 AM

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HalfFast

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Geez Louise, Are you guys for real?
You dont have to cut anything or drill anything. Loosen the clamps on the mufflers and the bolts on the muffler hangers under your saddlebags. Pull both mufflers back til they hit the hangers on both sides then move each forward 1/4" and your pipes will be even on both sides. Tighten your clamps and bolts.