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06/25/11 at 15:11:44

It's been done to death, but not by me

I had to do it. I got a HD muffler and put it on at the same time. I'm feeling a little bit of air where it connects. I think I need a more heavy duty clamp. I know, I know, the guard needs to go....

Anyway, I have a tank that's about to get painted in the next few weeks, and I'm looking at trailer fenders at Northern. Or I may rip Skeebo's killer fender cut! Either way the plate will move when the fender goes. Then there is the seat....

BTW, the verdict on the HD muffler -- its a lot quieter than I expected. Its deeper now, but not really louder (to me). It's a pretty nice sound though.

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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #1 - 06/25/11 at 17:16:44 Not bad. Now ditch the old joint cover and swing by Tractor Supply. Get a wide stainless strap clamp for a tractor exhaust. Kills the leak and smooths everything out. When they say they carry everything you need, they almost aren't kidding (don't sell guns/ammo)...
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SoE Full Member Offline Rollin' the dice on fire... Posts: 199 East TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #2 - 06/25/11 at 18:11:33 WD wrote on 06/25/11 at 17:16:44: When they say they carry everything you need, they almost aren't kidding (don't sell guns/ammo)... Cool. I'm covered for those anyway I gotta go by northern tomorrow. Think they have clamps too?
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SoE Full Member Offline Rollin' the dice on fire... Posts: 199 East TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #3 - 06/25/11 at 18:50:47 Hey WD, how wide is that strap clamp?
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #4 - 06/25/11 at 19:09:50 The bearing supply house in Longview sells those clamps. Loads less $$$ than TRactor Soupline. Ask for a t-bolt clamp. Google T-bolt clamp..
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Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Reply #5 - 06/25/11 at 19:17:04

SoE wrote on 06/25/11 at 15:11:44:

It's been done to death, but not by me

I had to do it. I got a HD muffler and put it on at the same time. I'm feeling a little bit of air where it connects. I think I need a more heavy duty clamp. I know, I know, the guard needs to go....

Anyway, I have a tank that's about to get painted in the next few weeks, and I'm looking at trailer fenders at Northern. Or I may rip Skeebo's killer fender cut! Either way the plate will move when the fender goes. Then there is the seat....

BTW, the verdict on the HD muffler -- its a lot quieter than I expected. Its deeper now, but not really louder (to me). It's a pretty nice sound though.
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Rip Away my friend......any ideas on your seat?

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SoE Full Member Offline Rollin' the dice on fire... Posts: 199 East TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #6 - 06/25/11 at 19:54:43 [quote author=534B4545424F200 link=1309039904/0#5 date=1309054624]SoE wrote on 06/25/11 at 15:11:44: Rip Away my friend......any ideas on your seat? Nuthin. I really like the spring seats but I don't know if I wanna do that.
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #7 - 06/25/11 at 19:56:14 3-4 inches I think. I just let the leak stay on mine, makes for better backfires. When the refurb is done I'll put the clamp on mine too.
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #8 - 06/25/11 at 20:11:56 I'm thinking of replacing my homemade job with one of these...no springs
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SoE Full Member Offline Rollin' the dice on fire... Posts: 199 East TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #9 - 06/26/11 at 05:29:20 Are those a direct fit?
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #10 - 06/26/11 at 08:56:54 No, you need to use the front mount from the kit and fab up a rear mount. Discard the front u-bolt and bolt the clamp directly to your stock tank/seat mounting bracket holes, over the tank rear piece.
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Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu
Reply #11 - 06/26/11 at 11:19:59

WD wrote on 06/26/11 at 08:56:54:

No, you need to use the front mount from the kit and fab up a rear mount. Discard the front u-bolt and bolt the clamp directly to your stock tank/seat mounting bracket holes, over the tank rear piece.

xactly....I had this seat (or one like it ) in mind when building my rear fender. The shelf I frenched in gives me mounting options.

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SoE Full Member Offline Rollin' the dice on fire... Posts: 199 East TN Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #12 - 06/28/11 at 19:16:33 Finally found a stainless exhaust clamp today and finished up the muffler/wrap. My nearest Tractor Supply did not have the clamp after all. I ran all over the place and finally found one at NAPA. It definitely looks "finished" with it.
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Exhaust wrap- I know it's been done 2 death bu Reply #13 - 06/28/11 at 19:43:57 That looks perfect man, I'm runni'n the same muffler, I like it alot. The wrap is on the list for me, is that a 50' roll or was 25' enough.
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