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Just bought a set , but it didn't come with the "plate" that attaches to the pipe and passenger footrest (like on the original Speedmaster pipes)?

Assuming I have to use the original plate? Does it easily detach from the original pipes?


Thanks in advance!

The Specialty Spares are a direct replacement for the factory pipes. They mount to the bike exactly the same as the stock ones. You need to leave the black painted mounting plate on the bike. Both pipes screw to the plate the same way, using the same screws.

Sweet! Thanks Bob

Mole

Mole,
Be forewarned... removing the brackets off your stock pipes may be a piece of cake, OR a real pain in da azz.
As is my way, I was able to get one, ONE, screw out with no hitch whatsoever, the other three ended up spinning the insert in the pipes. Had to grind the heads off them to get the brackets off. Maybe an extra long soak with a little wd40 would have helped but patience and me always have a little prob, hehe.

Steve

Good point Steve, mine were changed when the bike was new and it wasn't a problem.

>Both pipes screw to the plate the same way, using the same screws.

Hmm.
Mine have the more common slotted bracket.
Same setup as Vance & Hines.
The stock bracket will attach to that using 5/16 bolts, nuts and locks that came with the pipes.
It was easiest for me to pull the pipes with brackets attached, make the switch on the bench, then replace all.

I've had the stock brackets plated, & switched to stainless button heads when I did that.
May do same with the SS.
5/16 or 8mm stainless, but probly not button head.

I think the preferred installation for the setup that's on my SS pipes is bolt head toward the pipe.

Only had them on temporarily, but should note that I noticed a pretty severe angle at the right header connection.
It was there with the stockers, but worse with SS.
Because the width of of that extra bracket, no doubt.

Thanks guys!
Good idea about removing the pipes with the plate, then making the switch on the bench!
May not be able to get this done before Christmas, but will let you know how it went!
Thanks again!
Mole

One of mine was real stubborn, had to hit it with some PB Blaster and an air gun. I didn't use their fasteners, but some stainless hardware I had in my stash.

Definitely pull your current pipes with the brackets attached. It makes it a whole lot easier to work on getting the bolts out where the brackets are attached to the pipes.

Some people have had to cut the bolts off, some have used heat, and some were able to remove the bolts with no trouble.

The bolts are attached to the pipes with a Loctite type 'adhesive' so if you spin the nuts, you have more work. Try to avoid this! So as has been suggested, WD-40 or any penetrating oil of your choice will help. Here's another tip to freeing stuck bolts/nuts. Try tightening them a bit and then loosening. By tightening them, it may crack the adhesive and allow you to then back them out. Heat works well to soften the adhesive. Use a torch and concentrate the heat to the bolt head so the heat will spread down the bolt.