Repairs made, running better.

[BrileyR]

I got the collector off, cut it open and removed a bunch of loose baffling, also noticed that the left side exit pipe had a crack where it is welded to the collector body, the crack was about 3/4 of the way around. I took it to a local welder, he fixed the crack and welded a new stainless steel plate over the opening, and also rewelded all of the tacks that hold on the chrome covers. $30, not too bad!

 

Also decided to remove the airbox, clean the oil out of it, and remove the breather tubes. I used a rubber tube with a 90 degree bend off of the "twinkie" so the hose exits to the side with a filter on it. I also drained the oil down to half way in the sightglass, that should help.

 

I just got it back together, and it runs smoother than before, and sounds great, a deeper sound, and no rattling or leaking sounds. I'm really surprised that these changes would make such a difference to the way the bike runs, it's a lot smoother. Is it possible that removing the breather tubes and fixing the exhaust leaks could make it run better?

 

Removing the collector was not a hard job, I only broke 1 clamp bolt, the rest were ok. If your thinking about tackling this job, get to it.

 

Next project, installing the Road King pipes! I can't wait to see what they look and sound like.

 

Briley.

[friesman]

good work!!!! it looks like youre doing all the right stuff.

 

Brian

[Flyinfool]

 

PLEASE tell us you took pics.......

[BrileyR]

 

PLEASE tell us you took pics.......

 

 

Ummmm....wellll....

 

I didn't get any of the collector, but it looked like the one in the Tech section. I'll get some of the new breather tube and filter.

 

Sorry, I was too excited to get her back together and running.

 

Briley.

[BrileyR]

Here's the new breather tube and filter. It exits on the right side.

 

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_17-59-14_545.jpg