Breeze3at
Experienced Member
Check out Dolts cost in post #3.
Bike went BOOM! (and then my pants caught on fire...)
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Check out Dolts cost in post #3.
BF06FLHTCUI
Member
So, another update, 3 weeks later.
I finally had the time to pull the exhaust all the way off. It's beyond toast. The rear header was...shattered. But, more importantly, BOTH of the mounts, the one on top of the starter, AND the one below the transmission filler, were broke. Pics included. Getting a new one for the starter shouldn't be that hard, but what do I do about the one on the side? I stared at it for about an hour and I just cannot see a way of getting that busted bracket off without taking the oil fill spout off, and that thing looks either integral to the trans case or the oil pan itself. Yeah, I can see the bolts, but it looks like a ton of dissassembly.
More importantly, the rear head looks a bit cooked. And can i leave it like that, uncovered, or should I put something over/in the ports until i can get new parts?
Short version, just how much trouble am I in?
I finally had the time to pull the exhaust all the way off. It's beyond toast. The rear header was...shattered. But, more importantly, BOTH of the mounts, the one on top of the starter, AND the one below the transmission filler, were broke. Pics included. Getting a new one for the starter shouldn't be that hard, but what do I do about the one on the side? I stared at it for about an hour and I just cannot see a way of getting that busted bracket off without taking the oil fill spout off, and that thing looks either integral to the trans case or the oil pan itself. Yeah, I can see the bolts, but it looks like a ton of dissassembly.
More importantly, the rear head looks a bit cooked. And can i leave it like that, uncovered, or should I put something over/in the ports until i can get new parts?
Short version, just how much trouble am I in?
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Jack Klarich
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If it is going to sit I would cover it up, and clean it good before reassembly
BF06FLHTCUI
Member
Thought so...stuff an old sock in the holes or something?
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Jack Klarich
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Yep, try rags or Steel wool:s Now is a good time to chase the stud threads or replace them
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Breeze3at
Experienced Member
From your picture, I think you are referring to item #27 on the att. link. Only 2 allen head bolts hold it to the trans case. Ronnie's Harley-Davidson's 2004 Harley Davidson Street Bike FLHRS ROAD KING® CUSTOM Parts List
A lot of what you need is available on ebay for lots less than dealer prices. You may want to go with a true dual set up, or stay with the blended factory style exhaust. You're not in trouble, just gonna have to spend some $$ and do some searching. Don't forget new exhaust gaskets, and I recommend the tapered type, not the mesh type Screamin' Eagle. Keep us informed on how you're doing.
A lot of what you need is available on ebay for lots less than dealer prices. You may want to go with a true dual set up, or stay with the blended factory style exhaust. You're not in trouble, just gonna have to spend some $$ and do some searching. Don't forget new exhaust gaskets, and I recommend the tapered type, not the mesh type Screamin' Eagle. Keep us informed on how you're doing.
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dolt
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No edit function??:small3d031: Never quoted my own post before. Actually there are four bolts that hold the pipe bracket to the trans; two at the bottom not shown in the Ronnie's illustration.
BUBBIE
Well-Known Member
If you ever do it again and want to Rid it,,, just close out the thread and go back to start over,,, I have done the same thing and closing it does work.:bigsmiley23:
signed....BUBBIE
Full Sac is your answer. The exhaust is bolted to the starter and probably came loose at that support point. Do a search on Full Sac true duals. Fullsac Performance - True Dual Headpipe Kits - Lake Havasu City, AZ