Low sided the bike yesterday. Wet, slick on-ramp. I was going very slow, maybe 20mph, as it had just finished raining. Soft ~90 degree turn, bike was neutral (wasn't braking or accelerating, just maintaining speed) when the back end came out like I was on ice. I'm fine. Jammed a finger. Glad for the crash bar. Front brake lever bent some. The muffler heat shields took the worst of it.
Does anyone have any information on purchasing replacement heat shields for Vance & Hines? I sent them a message this morning. I haven't heard back yet.
Does anyone have any information on purchasing replacement heat shields for Vance & Hines? I sent them a message this morning. I haven't heard back yet.
I`m thinking those are not removable "heat shields"
The scarfed up part is the muffler itself
Low sided the bike yesterday. Wet, slick on-ramp. I was going very slow, maybe 20mph, as it had just finished raining. Soft ~90 degree turn, bike was neutral (wasn't braking or accelerating, just maintaining speed) when the back end came out like I was on ice. I'm fine. Jammed a finger. Glad for the crash bar. Front brake lever bent some. The muffler heat shields took the worst of it.
Does anyone have any information on purchasing replacement heat shields for Vance & Hines? I sent them a message this morning. I haven't heard back yet.
A little too much lean angle ...
Originally Posted by eighteight
I`m thinking those are not removable "heat shields"
The scarfed up part is the muffler itself
No, they're separate pieces. I've dealt with V&H several times via email, and they are very good. They'll get you taken care of, but if you're expecting a few hour response time, you're dreaming.
No, they're separate pieces. I've dealt with V&H several times via email, and they are very good. They'll get you taken care of, but if you're expecting a few hour response time, you're dreaming.
Definitely separate pieces on mine as I've had them apart.
That's good to hear about V&H. Fingers crossed.
fyi - I checked on line and these slip-ons have increased $100 since I bought them 5/2019... $350 -> $450... I wish my salary was increasing at the same rate...
Finally got that God dammed Voltage Regulator Cover installed, 3rd attempt at installing this ****in thing because of the CrashBar being in the way. A 10 to 15min install turned into 2 hours trying to figure out how to get around and install the thing.
Ultimately I had no choice but to remove the crash bar entirely, and install the cover, then put it all back together.
I had to uninstall the both floorbards, unlink the shifter linkage, the crash bar, And then unbolt the voltage regulator, just so I could swap 2 bolts, 2 spacers, and a damn cover.
Infuriating. But at least it's done now.
Sad news though is that my crashbar is starting to flake away paint. This isnt the only bung king product I have that started losing paint. I think they need to check their painting process. I might have to get this thing re-painted.
I wanted to get some legit pics but these are from my headcam, because the bastards closed down the cul-de-sac where I was going to take bike pics.
Finally got that God dammed Voltage Regulator Cover installed, 3rd attempt at installing this ****in thing because of the CrashBar being in the way. A 10 to 15min install turned into 2 hours trying to figure out how to get around and install the thing.
Ultimately I had no choice but to remove the crash bar entirely, and install the cover, then put it all back together.
I had to uninstall the both floorbards, unlink the shifter linkage, the crash bar, And then unbolt the voltage regulator, just so I could swap 2 bolts, 2 spacers, and a damn cover.
Infuriating. But at least it's done now.
Sad news though is that my crashbar is starting to flake away paint. This isnt the only bung king product I have that started losing paint. I think they need to check their painting process. I might have to get this thing re-painted.
I wanted to get some legit pics but these are from my headcam, because the bastards closed down the cul-de-sac where I was going to take bike pics.
nice mod Fran, what is the stuf on the left side of the crahbar ?
04-24-2023, 08:16 AM
Replacement heat shields for Vance & Hines 3" Round Twin Slash Slip-On Mufflers
