Purposely denting the chrome
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Purposely denting the chrome
I have the V&H Propipe and this dang rubber mounted engine shakes so much the front head pipe cover hits the bottom of the rear floor board support. I have the 3/4" floorboard extensions and it still hits. Only notice it when idling. I was going to remove the floorboard and gently put a dent into the bottom of the pipe cover right where it was hitting. Was going to use a wood 1X1 and bang it with a hammer. Anyone try anything like this? Assuming the chrome will pop off is it a good idea to put some primer on that spot?
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your front mount gets oil on it when you change the filter. I would bet this mount is bad. The pipe should not touch the floorboard
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Just went through that with a 05 with 15,000 miles. The mount looked new. Took it out and compared. The rubber had turned loose from the metal binding. Now it is like it should be.
It can be reformed easy enough though if need be. I just wrap it so the chrome does not get scratched. Put it in a vice and squeeze it slightly until you get it where you want it shaped to. Be careful you may over do it.
It can be reformed easy enough though if need be. I just wrap it so the chrome does not get scratched. Put it in a vice and squeeze it slightly until you get it where you want it shaped to. Be careful you may over do it.
Last edited by dirtdobber; Jun 4, 2014 at 03:15 PM.
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Sure...could very well be bad. Rubber ages regardless of mileage...not to mention the issue with oil from the filter tainting the front mount. Do not pass go. Replace the rubber mounts with your choice of upgraded parts.