on HD exhaust

[baylensman]

A quick note to anyone doing this soon. The threaded holes in the HD mufflers is 3/16"-18 thread. the "P" or Adel clamps I've found at local sources have a "loose" 1/4 hole. a little quick drill or file work and they fit. The shortest bolts in stainless at either Lowes or HD or Ace have been 3/4" which is a little long so again a little file work or more washers.

[MidlifeVenture]

So you went with the P clamps any photos?

[djh3]

I used the P clamps also. Sorry couldnt remember what dang size they were. I used a Stainless Steel allen headed bolt. It was a bit easier to get to to tighten. I also used a lock washer and a flat washer and filed one edge with a flat so it would fit. so my washer is sort of "D" shaped.

[baylensman]

[ATTACH]84746[/ATTACH] this is before

[ATTACH]84747[/ATTACH] this is after

[ATTACH]84748[/ATTACH] front clamp

[ATTACH]84749[/ATTACH] rear clamp (still not finished need to shorten more)

[djh3]

Here is a tip when you shorten up your bolt. Take a file or bench grinder. Round up your last threads where you cut it off to about 45 deg or so. It makes it alot easier to thread something on there. Even if you leave a nut on there and then cut off and nut straighten threads. File off them sharp edges where you cut it off and next time you thread something on will be easier.