2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems

FLHXPorter · Jul 5th, 2009, 09:51 AM

OK, let's see if anyone else is experiencing this. The 2009 FLHX 2-1-2 exhaust system on my bike is passing about 90% of the exhasut, noise and gases, out the left side only. Now I only have 350 miles on it and intend on taking to the dealer but I'm guessing its going to be a battle to get them to do anything. Particularly if its a design flaw. I'm not apposed to the sound as the mufflers aren't too loud but they do have some sound. Much more and the radio would be washed out.
Let me know if anyone else has seen this!

Thanks

biglew55 · Jul 5th, 2009, 03:00 PM

Is this a CA model?

Hobbit · Jul 5th, 2009, 03:02 PM

the system is an unbalanced 2-1-2 design and on my bike the right muffler stood at the rear seems to expell more gas.
i hate to say it but i would suggest this is the design of the exhaust

motordad · Jul 5th, 2009, 07:28 PM

I've read that the left side muffler is a ghost muffler. If I were to get the Vance and Hines Monster Ovals and Power Duals would they be true duals?

Motordad

FLHXPorter · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:11 AM

No it is not. I'm in Denver.

My fear is you are correct. After spending what i did on the bike, love it, I dodn't think its right I have to pay for design errors. I'm going to try and get the dealer to correct it. May not be possible as is.

Yeah understood but this is extremely unbalanced. I'm going to drop by the dealership today and see what I can get from them.

Well this case its the right side but some exhaust does exit. I'd definately like to have true duals but that will ahve to wait a while $$$$ :-)

wilsylb2009 · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Look on e-bay.theres a guy there that sell,s a true dual front pipe,that looks stock,a buddy just put one on his 09 sg, for around $ 130.00 looks and sounds great,,,ride safe.

Jayson459 · Jul 6th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Can understand the Money thing .. if could have one Mod left of the ones I have done it would be True Duals ... Best Money Spent on any of the Mods done..

biglew55 · Jul 6th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Have you tried pulling the mufflers to see if it does this without the mufflers installed? Could be a mouse made a home up in those warm cans?

I don't see any benefit of True Duals on the '09 touring bikes, except you might go faster because your wallet is lighter.

I'm going to ask another dumb question here, but you're saying the right pipe as in the same side of the bike as the primary is doing most of the work, right?

acj2001jones · Jul 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM

This may be a long shot, but you never know till you ask. I understand that ECM will shut one of the cylinders down when the bike gets hot and is idling. Could the rear cylinder, the left exhaust side, be depositing stuff in the muffler? Possibly making the left muffler appear to be smoking a little more than the right side? I too have noticed that my right muffler looks like it is expelling more gas, but i have only based my conclusion on a visual inspection. I will look closer after work.

biglew55 · Jul 6th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acj2001jones

This may be a long shot, but you never know till you ask. I understand that ECM will shut one of the cylinders down when the bike gets hot and is idling. Could the rear cylinder, the left exhaust side, be depositing stuff in the muffler? Possibly making the left muffler appear to be smoking a little more than the right side? I too have noticed that my right muffler looks like it is expelling more gas, but i have only based my conclusion on a visual inspection. I will look closer after work.

The header is a 2-1-2 design, so front/rear cylinder shouldn't be an issue. It is actually normal for most of the exhaust to flow out the right muffler as Hobbit described.

Jul 5th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#1
FLHXPorter Start The Engine Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Jul 5th, 2009 Posts: 15 My Mood:	2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems OK, let's see if anyone else is experiencing this. The 2009 FLHX 2-1-2 exhaust system on my bike is passing about 90% of the exhasut, noise and gases, out the left side only. Now I only have 350 miles on it and intend on taking to the dealer but I'm guessing its going to be a battle to get them to do anything. Particularly if its a design flaw. I'm not apposed to the sound as the mufflers aren't too loud but they do have some sound. Much more and the radio would be washed out. Let me know if anyone else has seen this! Thanks

Jul 5th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#2
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,267 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems Is this a CA model? __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Jul 5th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#3
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,737 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems the system is an unbalanced 2-1-2 design and on my bike the right muffler stood at the rear seems to expell more gas. i hate to say it but i would suggest this is the design of the exhaust __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 5th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#4
motordad Start The Engine Ride: 2010 Ultra Limited Join Date: Jun 2nd, 2009 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 35 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems I've read that the left side muffler is a ghost muffler. If I were to get the Vance and Hines Monster Ovals and Power Duals would they be true duals? Motordad

Jul 6th, 2009, 10:11 AM	#5
FLHXPorter Start The Engine Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Jul 5th, 2009 Posts: 15 My Mood:	No it is not. I'm in Denver. My fear is you are correct. After spending what i did on the bike, love it, I dodn't think its right I have to pay for design errors. I'm going to try and get the dealer to correct it. May not be possible as is. Yeah understood but this is extremely unbalanced. I'm going to drop by the dealership today and see what I can get from them. Well this case its the right side but some exhaust does exit. I'd definately like to have true duals but that will ahve to wait a while $$$$ :-) Last edited by Speed; Jul 6th, 2009 at 10:43 AM. Reason: merged

Jul 6th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#6
wilsylb2009 Start The Engine Ride: 05, ROAD GLIDE SE Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: HANFORD,CA Posts: 45 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems Look on e-bay.theres a guy there that sell,s a true dual front pipe,that looks stock,a buddy just put one on his 09 sg, for around $ 130.00 looks and sounds great,,,ride safe.

Jul 6th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#7
Jayson459 Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 13th, 2008 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 368 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems Can understand the Money thing .. if could have one Mod left of the ones I have done it would be True Duals ... Best Money Spent on any of the Mods done.. __________________ 2009 Ultra, Bone Stock (for now).. .. 2001 Sportster XL 883>1200 Stage 1..

Jul 6th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#8
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,267 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems Have you tried pulling the mufflers to see if it does this without the mufflers installed? Could be a mouse made a home up in those warm cans? I don't see any benefit of True Duals on the '09 touring bikes, except you might go faster because your wallet is lighter. I'm going to ask another dumb question here, but you're saying the right pipe as in the same side of the bike as the primary is doing most of the work, right? __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Jul 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#9
acj2001jones Start The Engine Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Jul 6th, 2009 Posts: 29 My Mood:	Re: 2009 FLHX Exhaust Problems This may be a long shot, but you never know till you ask. I understand that ECM will shut one of the cylinders down when the bike gets hot and is idling. Could the rear cylinder, the left exhaust side, be depositing stuff in the muffler? Possibly making the left muffler appear to be smoking a little more than the right side? I too have noticed that my right muffler looks like it is expelling more gas, but i have only based my conclusion on a visual inspection. I will look closer after work.

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