Harley Trike Muffler Swap

[Jack Klarich]

I think I have found an easier way of changing the mufflers on Harley Trikes, once you get the old ones off

I put 5/ 16th studs in the rear holes of the mufflers

I found this easier to align them and easier to turn a wrench on than a bolt

The front bolt is not bad to start

With the stud in you can massage a flat washer a lock washer and start the nut with your finger tips, then tighten it up

I hope this helps

 

[Gorilla]

Good tip Jack

 

[Sunman]

Sounds like a good idea. I am going to try it next time. Getting the rear bolt started and tightened is a pain in the rear (no pun intended).

Sunman

 

[Jack Klarich]

I tried flipping the rubbers and mount brackets also, this makes starting the rear bolt easier, however it puts more strain on the mufflers IMO the height changes albeit just a bit, but that is all it takes to put a bind on the exhaust and cause a ringing harmonic

The stud IMO is easier 4 me, it may not be 4 everyone

I looked at this from a lifetime of turning wrenches

I have just about every 1/2 wrench u can imagine

That rear bolt aint 2 bad if U have a distributor wrench

 

[rhino 2]

That rear bolt aint 2 bad if U have a distributor wrench

Wow, Distributor wrench haven't used mine since the 70's...

 

[Jack Klarich]

Wow, Distributor wrench haven't used mine since the 70's...

Never sell a classic:wave4:

 

[Gorilla]

I will have to dig mine out. another great idea

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Good tip,speaking of old tools i happened to see the other day my flexible allen wrench for setting the points on a chevy dist.

 

[Gorilla]

Good tip,speaking of old tools i happened to see the other day my flexible allen wrench for setting the points on a chevy dist.

I just used mine the other day to align the headlight on my trike. Been setting in the drawer for years

 

[rhino 2]

Never sell a classic:wave4:

I never sell any tool even if i only used it one time, Because if you live long enough you will find a use for it again, And if you don't live long enough to use it again...Well.....

Itdontmatteranymoreanyway!....

 

[Jack Klarich]

Good tip,speaking of old tools i happened to see the other day my flexible allen wrench for setting the points on a chevy dist.

I just used mine the other day to align the headlight on my trike. Been setting in the drawer for years

Mine is older than me, A hand me down from my dad