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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Heat shield question /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1338218368 Message started by Greg on 05/28/12 at 08:19:28 |
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Title: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 05/28/12 at 08:19:28 Since the HD muffler is a different size than the stock muffler, which size heat shield should I get to cover the ugly joint? I am leaning towards 1.75" x 7" long. Or should I get the 2" shield? |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Dave on 05/28/12 at 09:41:21 The OD of the connection on the Savage is 1.75" - the fatter portion of the pipe is 2.00". The Harley muffler OD is about 1-7/8". I don't know what kind of adapter or clamp you used. I would think the 2" would work best. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 05/28/12 at 11:14:19 152E2334252932342F272A35460 wrote:
Thanks! That makes sense to me! No adapter just slits in the HD muffler and a Harley clamp. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Boofer on 05/29/12 at 06:24:41 The shield I ordered from JC Whitney wouldn't clamp right, so I just twisted wire on the back side. Holds great and doesn't show. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by vineman on 05/29/12 at 13:04:55 I left the stock shield on to cover the joint and I think it actually fits the look very well. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t445/Vineman_67/IMG_20120410_152046.jpg |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 05/29/12 at 13:24:57 47585F545C505F310 wrote:
I have been considering that as well. I ordered a 2". I will put each on and see which I prefer. Thanks for the photo! |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 05/30/12 at 16:53:19 This is with the stock heat shield. When my other one comes in I will show the difference. http://files.thebenics.com/scooter.jpg |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by oceantransistor on 08/06/12 at 22:13:33 7277707B7C76150 wrote:
I'm having the same issue, so would it be best to get a 2' shield or another original? I had to chuck my original as it was bent pretty bad. I also plan on adjusting the jets this weekend, I've been getting too much backfire. It's kinda fun but probably not good for the engine or muffler. hehe |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Badass94Cad on 08/07/12 at 05:16:02 Where did you order a different size heat shield from? |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/07/12 at 05:18:45 If you are running the Harley muffler, I think an aftermarket 2" shield looks better. It is up to you though. http://files.thebenics.com/bike/shield2.jpg |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/07/12 at 08:06:00 That stock shield fits like socks on a rooster once the OEM trashcan muffler is gone. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Badass94Cad on 08/07/12 at 10:43:53 Yes, I have a Harley Dyna muffler. That 2" is exactly the clean look I want. Where did you find that? |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/07/12 at 12:24:07 I didn't get it here, but this is the one I bought: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/heat-shield-assembly-2/part/BLV99-0165 |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/07/12 at 12:34:29 Now I remember where I bought it! http://www.leatherup.com/p/Cobra-Cruiser-Motorcycle-Heat-Shields/Cobra-Universal-Heat-Shields/115972.html |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Badass94Cad on 08/07/12 at 19:02:48 Good lookin' out! Thanks for the links. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/08/12 at 04:45:47 0E2D282D3F3F75780F2D284C0 wrote:
I haven't heard that phrase since '99 or 2000! Brought back memories. Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Badass94Cad on 08/08/12 at 09:40:33 I keep it old school! ;D |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by RanDaMan on 08/08/12 at 11:19:29 7C797E7572781B0 wrote:
not trying to hi jack your thread here but I have been STRUGGLING for literally over a month trying to find a way to put my dyna muffler on my stock header with out any leaks. Its really cut into riding season. i have bought an assortment of adaptors from local stores and NOTHING has made a good seal all of them leak. at this point im tempted to weld the darn thing on! >:( did you put any type of gasket or sealer on? does your joint leak? :-? i cant imagine it being that simple. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/08/12 at 12:23:00 I used a cut off wheel to put slits in the muffler. The slits should not be longer than the clamp is wide. I would suggest a total of 8. A hacksaw blade does not remove enough material. I have used many things for the shim/gasket. The best is a tin can that veggies or something come in that has the ridges. I cut it so it just overlapped when wrapped around the header. Very important is the clamp. It needs to compress all the way around. Let me find the one I am using. It works great. Very similar to this: T-Bolt Clamp http://www.stainlessclamp.com/productsimages/stainlesssteeltboltclamp_145340.jpg |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by RanDaMan on 08/08/12 at 12:28:34 I tried the tin can "crush seal" and had no luck but i did use a hack saw blade maybe i need to remove more material? the clamp i have is a harly davidson accu clamp it seems to have a decent grip. but ill seriously do what ever it takes at this point. ive missed out on a fair bit of riding due to this exhaust mounting problem. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/08/12 at 12:29:39 I added a photo of the clamp in my reply. I had no luck with the HD clamp I had. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by RanDaMan on 08/08/12 at 12:32:07 thank you ill look online for a clamp like that! i really hope it works. |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by oceantransistor on 08/08/12 at 20:50:55 What size clamp would you recommend? 1.75 or 2"? |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/09/12 at 04:49:54 OK. I forgot one part of the equation. The necked down part of my header was preventing the muffler from sliding on all the way. I cut that off and everything worked great. The carriage bolt lined up with the factory mount without any issues. This is the clamp I am using: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/stainless-t-bolt-clamp-min-175-inches-x-max-193-inches/part/BLV95-2953P |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by grungeant on 08/09/12 at 20:59:23 Do all Harley mufflers work? What is the difference in sound? Does anyone know of any video clips of specific Harley mufflers so I can determine which one I want to try to find cheap on ebay? |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/10/12 at 08:35:13 382D2A31383A3E312B5F0 wrote:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1151331237 |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by grungeant on 08/12/12 at 10:16:55 7570777C7B71120 wrote:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1151331237[/quote] Thanks. I Think I want a Dyna muffler, but when you search Dyna muffler on ebay there is a ton of different part numbers. Does anyone know of any specific part numbers to search for? do they all sound the same? Do they all attatch the same? Which ones work best with an LS650? |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/12/12 at 10:26:22 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1298689417 |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Badass94Cad on 08/15/12 at 16:50:58 4441464D4A40230 wrote:
D@mn, shipping is more than the clamp! :o |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Greg on 08/15/12 at 16:59:12 1D3E3B3E2C2C666B1C3E3B5F0 wrote:
D@mn, shipping is more than the clamp! :o[/quote] I ordered a couple of clamps and a bunch more stuff. Someone needs to hide my credit card! |
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Title: Re: Heat shield question Post by Badass94Cad on 08/15/12 at 17:10:01 $3.85 at Fastenal. 8-) Still shopping...Come to think of it, I need a clamp for an intake boot on one of my cars. :) |
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