Xmas present ... For Me!

Old Drifter · February 21, 2016, 13:14:33 PM

Nice job, looks like an NOS factory part!

bambam0099 · February 21, 2016, 12:41:10 PM

Made rubber mounted bracket for the dual exhaust. I can't take credit for this because the idea came from someone else here I believe (I can't find the link). Obviously, on the other side, I am using a stock classic rubber mount.
Pretty easy but I had a hell of a time finding a "tube" with an ID of < 1" > 3/4". I called every auto place, every parts place, every scrap yard, etc. and no one had it. Luckily I went to Nathan Steel in Utica and those guys were super nice and spent literally an hour looking for me until they found a scrap piece. 3/4" was too small for the rubber bushing and 1" was too big. I'm picky so it had to be perfect and they found a perfect piece for me to use.

bambam0099 · February 20, 2016, 12:23:46 PM

Quote from: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 19:54:23 PM
Hmmm.... since these are not in production anymore, it would be nice for someone to make a drawing or pattern of them, and post it on the forum.... hint.. hint.....

Those look pretty nice, Bam.

Put a bunch of pics here http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=41645.0

CDNRatMan · February 18, 2016, 20:53:43 PM

perhaps a tracing of them would be easy to do........

bambam0099 · February 18, 2016, 20:15:06 PM

Quote from: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 19:54:23 PM
Hmmm.... since these are not in production anymore, it would be nice for someone to make a drawing or pattern of them, and post it on the forum.... hint.. hint.....

Those look pretty nice, Bam.

My drawing skills are stick-men level but I would be glad to attempt it and provide alot of pics with rulers along side. Always glad to help because so many others on this site have helped me!

greenbarn · February 18, 2016, 19:54:23 PM

Hmmm.... since these are not in production anymore, it would be nice for someone to make a drawing or pattern of them, and post it on the forum.... hint.. hint.....

Those look pretty nice, Bam.

bambam0099 · February 18, 2016, 19:46:21 PM

I was looking at Osprey saddle bags and was curious about a few things so I called them and to my surprise, they don't make the brackets anymore and don't plan on making any more. Ironically, that same day, I saw some guy was selling a brand new set so I contacted him, we spoke and I bought them.
They arrived today. Because they are so sturdy and well made, I figured I should have a set just in case I do decide to go with a nice set of bags.
The price was right so I couldn't pass them up.

RockinRollin · January 29, 2016, 10:49:19 AM

Hope it works out, love the fishtails.

bambam0099 · January 28, 2016, 19:44:46 PM

While perusing Ebay, I came across a new set of Samson fishtail slip-ons for $200. I quickly measured a few things and decided to take a chance that it would "mate up" to the Roadhouse heat shields. I like the Samson because they come with a removable baffle, replaceable fishtail tips that are readily available and they should give me the same sound I had with my previous V&H setup that I loved, plus, they are light. Yeah, I know I won't be getting that deep Roadhouse rumble but I'll trade that for fishtails.
I'll still keep my eyes open for Dooley Cadillac or fishtail tips but everyone knows that they are next to impossible to find.

Anyways, got the slipons today and they are beautiful and, they "mate up" to the heat shields perfectly!

In the 2nd picture, notice how the heat shield mates up perfectly and the position of the Roadhouse mount versus the Samson mount. I will simply make a (rubber mounted) hanger(s) that can accommodate both.

bambam0099 · January 23, 2016, 18:43:41 PM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on January 21, 2016, 22:24:06 PM
bambam:
it is only an 8 hour drive to Richwood, and you can get yourself some new tires and a tune up on the truck, trailer your bike down and get GB to do the muffler work for you. You will need to take some camping gear as there is no motel in Richwood.

ok stirred that pot for tonight.....

ok be good and stay safe.....

LOL! If it was 65 degrees warmer (zero at the moment here), I just might have taken you up on that!

bambam0099 · January 23, 2016, 18:42:29 PM

Quote from: greenbarn on January 21, 2016, 21:33:47 PM
I should have some 4" pipe at the shop...(have to check to make sure) If you can't find anything, let me know and I'll see if I can lop off a couple pieces - let me know the exact ID of the muffler tail end (OD of the part of the tip we're discussing) and I'll see if I can ship you a couple pieces. You'll still have to have them welded.
Or ship them to me, I'll fix them up for you, for only $99.95 (each)

Thanks for the offer. I can't get it done locally, I'll let you know

CDNRatMan · January 21, 2016, 22:24:06 PM

bambam:
it is only an 8 hour drive to Richwood, and you can get yourself some new tires and a tune up on the truck, trailer your bike down and get GB to do the muffler work for you. You will need to take some camping gear as there is no motel in Richwood.

ok stirred that pot for tonight.....

ok be good and stay safe.....

greenbarn · January 21, 2016, 21:33:47 PM

I should have some 4" pipe at the shop...(have to check to make sure) If you can't find anything, let me know and I'll see if I can lop off a couple pieces - let me know the exact ID of the muffler tail end (OD of the part of the tip we're discussing) and I'll see if I can ship you a couple pieces. You'll still have to have them welded.
Or ship them to me, I'll fix them up for you, for only $99.95 (each)

bambam0099 · January 19, 2016, 22:27:19 PM

"It will burn the chrome, but it will be up in the muffler where you won't see it" ... that was the suggestion I was looking for!

I'll check a muffler shop. Thanks

greenbarn · January 19, 2016, 22:23:34 PM

So, if I understand, the new tips are not long enough where they go into the muffler- not long enough to reach the bolt holes.

If I were doing it, I think I would find a piece of pipe (probably have to make one) that fits inside the muffler tight. (same size as current OD of the tip step) I would weld it to the existing tip, making the reduced section longer. If your dimension is exactly 3.5" you can probably find a piece of truck exhaust that matches that. If it's not, you will have to use 4" and cut out a little section to squeeze it down to the size you want. You should be able to find a piece of stainless exhaust pipe at a muffler shop, and they should sell you a foot or less. They can do the welding too, if you don't have a welder. It will burn the chrome, but it will be up in the muffler where you won't see it.

Another option is just weld short tabs on the tip where you need them for the bolts - instead of using a whole "ring".

bambam0099 · January 19, 2016, 21:45:40 PM

I need some advice. Finding fishtail or cadillac tips for Dooleys is even harder than finding the Dooleys so, I've been scanning Ebay and found a few 3.5" tips that I love. I got them today and, even though they are the correct size per se', the step down size (the area that slides into the exhaust pipe) was different. Basically, I need to lengthen the step down length of the new tips ... any sugestions on the best way to to do this?

Here are the tips side by side with stock tip and then "installed" (just laying there) on the exhaust pipe. Love the look, hope I can make it work. I do not want to drill holes into the Dooley exhaust pipe.

Thanks in advance to all responses.

Washbrook · January 14, 2016, 03:22:06 AM

Love the trailer

Old Drifter · January 09, 2016, 13:44:59 PM

WOW, you've been very lucky finding NOS accessories or that new Drifter! Good job!!!

bambam0099 · January 09, 2016, 08:31:20 AM

LOL! It would have to be an outrageous offer before I sell these...I've been looking all over the world for these since I bought my 1st Drifter!

After seeing this video,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMPN6BN_ovU,
I might change my initial thoughts. That bike sounds awesome with the stock pipes.

greenbarn · January 08, 2016, 21:08:04 PM

Quote from: bambam0099 on January 08, 2016, 16:39:49 PM
Just picked up a BRAND NEW set of RoadHouse Dooleys for the Nomad for $100! This will be perfect for the dual exhaust I want. All I have to do is make a couple brackets and buy 2 pipes with fishtail tips and it will look great!

Better yet, want to double yer money?

pcarrell · January 08, 2016, 17:11:43 PM

Wanna make a quick buck? I'll buy it off of ya!

Great find man!

DC · January 08, 2016, 16:56:56 PM

Cool!

bambam0099 · January 08, 2016, 16:39:49 PM

Just picked up a BRAND NEW set of RoadHouse Dooleys for the Nomad for $100! This will be perfect for the dual exhaust I want. All I have to do is make a couple brackets and buy 2 pipes with fishtail tips and it will look great!

CDNRatMan · December 31, 2015, 12:36:32 PM

Yup that is how I scored my light bar and it went right to powder coating...lol......

bambam0099 · December 31, 2015, 12:34:05 PM

And now the slow process of transforming the bike into what I want. I'm hoping to have the bike done in time for Sturgis.

Scored a couple nice finds and got them in the mail today!

First, another gorgeous set of Indian tank emblems and, a light bar still in it's original packaging!!!

Xmas present ... For Me!

pcarrell