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skatnbnc

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Muff aggro - RESOLVED!
05/06/08 at 10:56:19

I've about had it with the HD muffler on my bike constantly having to be retightened. Dang thing comes loose every week and has ended up being a daily check along with the usual tcloc.

You all have plenty of posts about alternate types of mufflers to install, but has anyone had the muffler WELDED onto the header pipe? How did that work? Any suggestions (or don't ever do this) advice?

I've got a local welding shop that might be able to do it, but wanted to see if there are any issues before I take the bike in.

Or...should I just replace the clamp-on HD muffler altogether? Undecided

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« Last Edit: 05/27/08 at 16:36:04 by skatnbnc »

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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #1 - 05/06/08 at 11:11:47 Skatnbnc, What are you using to clamp it on to the pipe??? Also, same question for the hanger. My Dyna (aftermarket) pipe is fairly solid but I had to modify the Suzuki clamp. (drilled out the threaded part and used a grade 8 bolt). T.M.
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Gort Ex Member	Re: Muff aggro Reply #2 - 05/06/08 at 11:19:47 I used the HD camp, and it never came loose. I used Loctite red stud setting on the threads.
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Southpaw Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline This ol' dog ain't staying on the porch! Posts: 920 Missouri Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #3 - 05/06/08 at 11:38:20 Never had this problem in particular, but Loctite Red has stopped a lot of problems over the years and I would try it before resorting to the weld. Good stuff! Ride safe Dan
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #4 - 05/06/08 at 12:47:03 Some have used the hi temp RTV between the muff and header.
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Yonuh Adisi FSO Serious Thumper Offline Savage Jedi (Knight) Posts: 3622 Pilot Valley NV, aka Tatooine Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #5 - 05/06/08 at 12:58:30 On the FireLizard my Jardine is welded to the pipe. (It was that way when I got the pipe). Don't really have any problems with it except when I have to take the pipe off to do engine work, even then it really isn't a problem so to speak, just awkward because of the size, length and weight.
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Ed L. Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline "We All go a Little Crazy Sometimes" Norman Bates Posts: 2808 Sunny Florida Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #6 - 05/06/08 at 13:30:35 Get a "U" shape car muffler clamp and crank that baby down hard. The weld might crack from vibration unless you seal the entire joint.
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rigidchop Serious Thumper Offline don't feed the drama llama Posts: 1105 ravenswood wv Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #7 - 05/06/08 at 16:46:40 i have one of those u shaped muffler clamps on mine, it hasn't come loose yet. but it does leak a little.
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Max_Morley Serious Thumper Offline LT650 Luxury Touring & sidecar rig Posts: 1490 Moses Lake. WA Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #8 - 05/06/08 at 18:05:09 I find the HD clamp works very well but I'm using a correct size adapter pipe between the OE head pipe and the muffler as there is some slight difference in size. Max
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murphy77 Junior Member Offline Savage + Devil = Good Times !!! Posts: 93 Nevada Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #9 - 05/06/08 at 18:16:46 Hi skatnbnc, I think it's just a matter of really cranking down on tightning and " Loctite " wouldn't hurt either. I cranked mine sooooo tight, it started to collapse the pipe Take care and good luck...Dennis
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skrapiron -FSO Serious Thumper Offline Instant Human.... Just add coffee.. Posts: 1456 Pittsburgh, Pa Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #10 - 05/06/08 at 18:38:27 I had mine welded on and I haven't looked back. My leg-shield keeps comming loose and rattles, but the muffler is staying in place. If you have a leg shield, then by all means, get the sportster muff welded in place.
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Rockin_John Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Posts: 1562 +36° 10' , -95° 48' Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #11 - 05/06/08 at 19:47:31 I'm another from the "welding" school of thought. Get it how you want it; weld it, and forget about it. I had a nice shiny TIG weld done on mine, but even gas welding can look ok on oipes. Plus, you're going to cover the area with a heat shield anyways.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6056 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #12 - 05/06/08 at 21:26:02 have broke a couple hardly clamps during different muff try outs..the car u clamp is going strong along with the rtv sealeant(LET IT CURE OVERNITE B4 FIRING UP BIKE!!!!)only issue withe the auto type clamp is it pooched out my heat shield a tad...
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Educatedredneck Senior Member Alliance Member Offline Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Posts: 458 Hampstead, Maryland Gender:	Re: Muff aggro Reply #13 - 05/06/08 at 22:38:58 I'm clamping mine with 2 stock clamps until I'm sure I like it , then I will have the local muffler shop weld it solid. Then it will be "No worries"
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Re: Muff aggro
Reply #14 - 05/06/08 at 22:50:37

Hi Skatnbnc,
If you get to frustrated I have a "Jardene " muffler for sale in the market place,it's a perfect fit all around,it comes with a complete set of jets and a needle,I have it listed for $125 but I haven't had an offer ,so if you make one I would consider it,
be warned this muffler is LOUD ,it also gives you a bit more power.
The chrome is good,very slight bluing at the jount,it's a slash cut ,and looks really cool, let me know.
PS it come's with all the hardwear you will need.
Mick

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