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Slip ons not so easy to slip offSportster Models |
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:44 AM
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Ride: 2009 sportster
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Slip ons not so easy to slip off
Hello, I have a 2009 sportster 883 l and I'm trying to replace the stock pipes with cycle shacks, but I CAN'T get the stock pipes off! Please help!
I've removed all hardware. I just cant get them to slide off? Any suggestions? I even tried a flat head and hammer, but didn't want to cause any damage. Don't seem to even budge, no matter what! Thanks |
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 09:31 AM
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Ride: 2008 Ultra Classic
Join Date: Jan 16th, 2008
Location: Monroe, Ohio
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
Try just a little bit of WD-40, and then use a twisting motion. If you can't get them to twist by hand, try a rubber wrap wrench to get them to budge.
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 09:42 AM
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
You'll find an answer to that here.
Harley Davidson Exhaust Related Issues - Harley Davidson Community
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Jul 25th, 2009, 12:25 AM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2006 Sportster XL883C
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
I had the same problem with mine...I just bent the little tabs....at least its what they looked like back a little where it connected to the "header"....They bend right back if thats what you do, no harm done to them. I will get a pic and post tomorrow.
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Jul 25th, 2009, 01:02 AM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2007 Night Train
Join Date: Apr 14th, 2009
Location: Upstate New York
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
I also had to bend the tabs out a bit, and used the rubber wrench to twist back and fourth. Just be patient and don't wrench too hard if the header pipe is still connected.
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Jul 25th, 2009, 06:02 AM
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New Family
Ride: '07 Ultra Classic
Join Date: Jul 17th, 2009
Location: Jacksonville FL
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
I've had that problem changing out Dresser mufflers before. If you have time you may try WD-40 or Blaster and let it sit all day or overnight. It's important that your pulling them in the exact direction that doesnt have them 'in a bind'. My salvation was two late teenage sons available who both work out a lot! Good luck!
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Jul 26th, 2009, 09:37 AM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2005 Roadking
Join Date: Jul 25th, 2009
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
PB Blaster, you can get it at any auto store. Spray it let it sit overnight. Twist off the next morning.
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Jul 28th, 2009, 10:46 PM
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New Family
Ride: 08 1200 xl custom
Join Date: Jul 28th, 2009
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Re: Slip ons not so easy to slip off
I just changed my out sunday the first 1 I beat the heck out oit and could not get it oof......the I got s pair of chanel lock plyer and placed them right behind the taps and twisted back and forth and it came rihgt off...good luck
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