Rigid_EVO Rubber Mount Exhaust

rbarrett · #1 15th January 2010

Folks,
Has anyone tried and succeeded in modifying an exhaust (2 to 1) for a rubber mount to a frame mount Sportster?

williamv1203 · #2 15th January 2010

This might be seen better and get more replies if posted in the exhaust section. Maybe a mod can move it...?

I've put V&H Straights for a rubbermount on a 88... but I guess that doesn't count...

NRHS Sales · #3 15th January 2010

The pipes will bolt right up to the heads with no issues, you will just have to make new brackets for the mufflers which should be pretty easy since you can bolt them anywhere along the frame unlike a rubber mount.

rbarrett · #4 22nd January 2010

For what it's worth, I have a set of Rinehart 2-1 pipes coming. I'll let you know how it goes with the mounts. Reason for the 04 pipes on an 03 is money. Got them for $250. If I can't get it cheap, I can't get it!

linkin5 · #5 22nd January 2010

Good luck with the install I have the same pipe on my 07 and love it.

rbarrett · #6 27th January 2010

Well, no luck. I've tried every way to get the pipes mounted with mid pegs and it won't work. I tried with a set of forward controls and it "could be made to work" but look like it was made with tinker toys. Guess I'm not very good at fabrication.

Dan was right, the header does bolt on. The the problems start. The big problem with the mid pegs is the header hits the brake pedal. It tries to straddle the header but just won't clear it. With the forwards, I would have to make a spacer and keep the header about 1 1/2 inches out(away form the motor) from where it should be. Then my leg would be rubbing the heat shield and the brake pedal would be behind the front header pipe.

Bummed.

PuddlePirate · #7 27th January 2010

I did it with a 04-06 Supertrapp.
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?p=1567977

Show us some pics of what kind of clearance issues you're having with the brake pedal. It may be possible to modify the pedal to get it to clear the header.

I don't have any more pics than this, as I ripped the bike apart after this to do the XB swingarm swap. It can be done.

rbarrett · #8 28th January 2010

Sorry, no photos. The camera died and I put the stock pipes back on. The brake pedal hits on both the bottom projection that holds the brake rod and the arm itself hits the header. The pipes are configured slightly different than yours Puddlepirate. The brake pedal would need to be drastically altered to fit the header. Thanks for the comments.