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Exhaust Leak Where Silencer Clamps at Head Pipe
#5381 03/01/2005 10:35 PM
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Any idea where to get chrome exhaust clamps that are an inch or so wide? The stock ones are 3/4" wide and leave gaps where you can feel the exhaust leak. I have stock pipes, for now, and tried tightening them but they still leak. Both sides leak but is much worse on the left side.


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Deon #5383 03/02/2005 10:48 AM
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Loosend,

I found exactly what you are looking for. Custom Chrome has a couple of models. I got them at a Big Dog dealer.

The stock ones also leave about a 3/4" space when tightened so I was never able to get rid of the leak.

The Custom Chromes are full circle, wider and more duable.

Check their website.

http://www.customchrome.com/catalogs/ccp/0694.html

You might even check your local HD dealer


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Beavis #5384 03/02/2005 11:12 AM
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What diameter clamp did you use? The America's pipes appear to be 2" in diameter but I want to be sure not to get the wrong size. You can get clamps in 1 11/16", 1 3/4", 2", etc. Some sizes are pretty close to eachother. Thanks for your time.


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loosend #5385 03/02/2005 2:14 PM
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I beleive I got the 2" but could not swear to it.

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Beavis #5386 03/24/2005 9:59 AM
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I had the same leak, a little dab of hi-temp silicon sealant under the slipon took care of it.


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chuck #5387 03/24/2005 7:27 PM
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I installed BUBs pipes and siliconed them alot so no leaks anymore. Great sound. Also, they slide further on the header pipe than the Triumphs so theres more overlap too. I re-used the original clamps as the ones with the BUBs are weak.


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