muffler reducer problem

BZNrider · Posted: January 7, 2009, 10:26 pm Post subject: muffler reducer problem

I am trying to put some HD muffs on my XS. I have the 1.5" headers from mikes and the muffs are off of a dyna, 1.75".

I bought the emgo three piece muffler reducer from mikes. When I put all three pieces in the muffler side, they will not fit over the headpipe and when I put all three pieces on the headpipe they will not fit into the muffler.

Any advice on getting these things to work?

jpowell · Posted: January 7, 2009, 10:30 pm Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

a BFH??

BZNrider · Posted: January 7, 2009, 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

heh, I was hoping to come up with a more elegant solution, but that has crossed my mind.. might end up doing more damage than good though.

jpowell · Posted: January 7, 2009, 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

Ha. sorry I couldnt be more help buddy. But thought I'd still put my 3 cents in. Have you tried heating one side or the other?? I'm bout completely ignorant on what you're tryin to do, but still givin a shot in the dark.

jayel · Posted: January 7, 2009, 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

use 2 of the spacers each side and make some beer can shims to take out the rest of the space ... of course this means you need to make some empty beer cans..... the things we do for our bikes

jpowell · Posted: January 7, 2009, 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

Yeah. That means I have to stoop down to drinking my beer from a can. and well, they sell it in a six pack, but Isn't it a better deal when you buy in bulk??

jayel · Posted: January 8, 2009, 12:35 am Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

yes, but you'll have a lot more scrap left over from a keg and the material is a bit thicker

jpowell · Posted: January 8, 2009, 12:39 am Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

Have you ever tried to cut straight with a throbbing hang over???

jayel · Posted: January 8, 2009, 1:28 am Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

if it looked straight when you cut it and isn't later it's obviously a defective hacksaw

xsjohn · Posted: January 8, 2009, 10:06 am Post subject: Re: muffler reducer problem

woodman · Full Member Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 256

Auto supply places carry those muffler adaptors that might work

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