Is it hard to intall slip-ons? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

TLG · 11-10-2008, 06:27 PM

Wife just got a 2008 Deluxe with OEM mufflers. Have narrowed it down to V&H straightshots or Rush slip-ons. Is this a DIY project?Anyone have any tips or instructions. Thanks.

Mr Cujo · 11-10-2008, 07:04 PM

20 minutes or so with simple hand tools....

mstngjoe · 11-10-2008, 10:12 PM

I did my Rush slip-ons in about 20 minutes.

A little WD at the joint and a little back and forth with a strap wrench on the stock muffler to loosen it up.

Make sure to wipe the new ones down with alcohol after intstall to remove all grease/fingerprints before startup.

I warmed mine up a couple of times with a cool down between before I went for a ride.

pwmorris · 11-11-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mstngjoe

I did my Rush slip-ons in about 20 minutes.

A little WD at the joint and a little back and forth with a strap wrench on the stock muffler to loosen it up.

Make sure to wipe the new ones down with alcohol after intstall to remove all grease/fingerprints before startup.

I warmed mine up a couple of times with a cool down between before I went for a ride.

Well said-
I would do the slip ons over a complete VH pipe-save some coin as well.

HDPIPES.com · 11-11-2008, 09:03 AM

let me know which slip-on's you decide to go with. i'll beat anyone's price : )

TLG · 11-14-2008, 07:37 PM

Just an update. I ordered the rush slip ons from the previous poster and sponser of this site, HDpipes.com. I ordered them yesterday morning, and this evening they are on the bike. He also beat the lowest price I could find on the net. Less than 36 hours and they are installed. It would have been sooner but I didn't get home until 4pm, and I'm jack legged at best when it comes to this kind of stuff. I don't usually go out of my way to complain, or recommend service, but, if you are in the market for a new exhaust, I'd give this guy a chance to earn your business.

mstngjoe · 11-14-2008, 07:40 PM

So....how do you like the sound? Did you go with the 2.0?

I may be giving HDPipes some bizz based on your rec.

TLG · 11-14-2008, 08:08 PM

No, I went for the 1.75. It's the wifes bike, a 2008 Deluxe. It sounds great in the garage. I started up my Ultra with V&H slip ons, and the Rush pipes are noticably louder, but sounds good. Again, based just on my experience, I'd give the guy a chance. He did good by me.