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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: dyna muffler install holes not lining up right Reply #15 - 06/21/13 at 09:22:22 MeLikeBike wrote on 06/20/13 at 17:22:53: I got the HD pipe clamps off ebay...I though that would do the trick. Are those Tbolt clamps any better? They are the only thing that would seal mine. The HD clamps are poop.
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Re: dyna muffler install holes not lining up right
Reply #16 - 06/21/13 at 10:50:46

Is there consensus on this from others? The primary "how to" page that talks about the harley muff installs mentions the HD clamps first and foremost (and it sure makes sense), so I didn't start digging for alternatives. But if most of the people used the tbolts, we should update that post, since it's so popular.

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Reply #17 - 06/21/13 at 10:52:41

Is there consensus on this from others? The primary "how to" page that talks about the harley muff installs mentions the HD clamps first and foremost (and it sure makes sense), so I didn't start digging for alternatives. But if most of the people used the tbolts, we should update that post, since it's so popular.

As for the exhaust cover...Cobras are made in the USA, so 'nuff said! Grin

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Reply #18 - 06/21/13 at 22:08:04

I agree on the "make it fit" theory. I found out mine didn't line up when I had to turn round on the highway and ride the rest of the way home with just the head pipe... Found some U-type washers that I stuck under the bolt and tightened down. It has done well so far. I also wrapped a metal zip tie (leftover from muffler wrap) around the bracket and frame to keep it from falling all the way off just in case. But I pretty much have a rat bike anyway.

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Reply #19 - 06/23/13 at 04:57:38

I had all the same hassles and ended up mig welding it on. My welding won't win any prizes but it's leak free. I spent hours muckin' around with both types of clamps - not worth it in my opinion. If you don't have a welder, ride the bike to someone who does and 10mins and say 30 bucks later, job done.
On mine the dyna ends up at an angle to the bracket but a section of the muffler still sits on the bracket and I was able to use one hole - so that seems to be enough. I might cut the bracket and reweld it in perfect position next year, but for now i wanna ride Cool

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Reply #20 - 06/23/13 at 06:19:22

I wonder if a guy could get a Mapp Gas torch, like from Lowes & some solder & flux, clean that joint up good & lay some heat on it & just solder it up[..
"Course, a Mapp gas torch with the fancy "Lights when ya squeeze the trigger" head on it is about $50.00, BUT, then ya Have it & theyre Great for lighting charcoal in the BBQ Bricket Chimney. DRive a short hunk O conduit in the ground, get a piece of stout wire & make a hanger for the chimney, load it, hang it, light from the bottom, its quick,,

wear welding gloves to protect the arm till you figure out just how much
it can pop & spit hot chunks while you lite it, Not all charcoal is the same,

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Reply #21 - 06/30/13 at 20:06:17

I had the same hassles, and I wound up MIG welding it just like strang. I initially bought one of those same Mapp torches from Lowes with that very intent! Despite all of my best efforts, neither I nor my father - who has used Mapp and Oxy-acetylene more than a few times - could get the pretty blue flame. The guys on support just said "Huh, I guess your valves are bad. Take it back to Lowes."

I'll let you decide if I asked to exchange it or to just get my cash back.

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