Harley mufflers
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Harley mufflers
I want to remove my original exhaust off of my 1976 and put on straight HD mufflers.
There are a ton on eBay but I don't know what would set would be best (year, model) to choose from.
I want something that needs to least amount of mods..
Any favorite picks ?
There are a ton on eBay but I don't know what would set would be best (year, model) to choose from.
I want something that needs to least amount of mods..
Any favorite picks ?
David
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
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Re: Harley mufflers
Lot of members get sporty take offs and they sound pretty good on the wing, no matter what type you get there will be some work involved to get them to sit where you want.
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Re: Harley mufflers
Early Sportster take offs are the best. IMO They don't use a crossover that you need to some how plug. I've used them on other bikes besides GL's. Not that bad to make them work.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Harley mufflers
Thanks Robin....I'll look around on eBay. By early would you say "early" is pre 1980 ?
David
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
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Re: Harley mufflers
guidowitz wrote:Thanks Robin....I'll look around on eBay. By early would you say "early" is pre 1980 ?
I don't know the year. I just look up Sportster mufflers and look to see if they have the cross over.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Harley mufflers
David
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
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Re: Harley mufflers
I would think you'd want a matched pair and to me, the price is a little steep. I've found several new take off pairs at the local flea market for $20/pr.
Check with your local Harley dealer, might get a pair before they toss them in the dumpster. (For a small "tip")
One of the first things new HD owners want "upgraded".
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
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Re: Harley mufflers
Pass. Thats way to much money for one
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Harley mufflers
Waaaay too much money, you can get a set for half that price...
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Re: Harley mufflers
These guys are right.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Harley mufflers
eBay search, softail muffler.
The variety of styles and prices are quite attractive.
The variety of styles and prices are quite attractive.
Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
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'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
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Re: Harley mufflers
The one in the ebay ad is not a Sportster muffler, either. They have a different bracket. I used them on my '78 and did nothing other than make hanger brackets, header shims and bolted them right up. Some fab up an intermediate pipe, but I found it not to be necessary. You can see one of the Sporty mufflers in the attached shot. Note the bracket. There was no crossover on those I found - on craigslist, $40 for the pair.
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Re: Harley mufflers
David
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
Dept of Veterans Affairs...(Retired, 1985-2014).
1976 GL 1000 (current ride)
Previous rides:
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1966 Harley "FL" Police Bike
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
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Re: Harley mufflers
If you get a set with the crossover port, you can plug them with a freezeplug.
And most people will never notice them.
Or you could be different and install a piece of tubing and retain the balance pipe.
And most people will never notice them.
Or you could be different and install a piece of tubing and retain the balance pipe.
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Re: Harley mufflers
Still way to much money
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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