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Posted by greenbarn
- January 19, 2016, 22:23:34 PMSo, 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".
Posted by bambam0099
- January 19, 2016, 21:45:40 PMI 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.
Posted by Washbrook
- January 14, 2016, 03:22:06 AMLove the trailer
Posted by Old Drifter
- January 09, 2016, 13:44:59 PMWOW, you've been very lucky finding NOS accessories or that new Drifter! Good job!!!
Posted by bambam0099
- January 09, 2016, 08:31:20 AMLOL! 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.
Posted by greenbarn
- January 08, 2016, 21:08:04 PMQuote from: bambam0099 on January 08, 2016, 16:39:49 PMJust 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?
Posted by pcarrell
- January 08, 2016, 17:11:43 PMWanna make a quick buck? I'll buy it off of ya!
Great find man!
Posted by DC
- January 08, 2016, 16:56:56 PMCool! 
Posted by bambam0099
- January 08, 2016, 16:39:49 PMJust 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!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 31, 2015, 12:36:32 PMYup that is how I scored my light bar and it went right to powder coating...lol......
Posted by bambam0099
- December 31, 2015, 12:34:05 PMAnd 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!!!
Posted by Troll
- December 17, 2015, 09:42:00 AMQuote from: bambam0099 on December 17, 2015, 07:18:09 AMShow off! LOL! Yeah, I like the looks of your bike also. I'm seriously thinking about the Osprey bags also but when I read threads about sagging after a few years, I wonder if they're worth the money? They are the best looking bags out there though.
Fixed my Osprey sag problem with a couple of steel struts inside......easy fix, didn't make any external changes, or anything visible.
Posted by bambam0099
- December 17, 2015, 07:18:09 AMQuote from: Troll on December 16, 2015, 18:25:32 PMShow off! LOL! Yeah, I like the looks of your bike also. I'm seriously thinking about the Osprey bags also but when I read threads about sagging after a few years, I wonder if they're worth the money? They are the best looking bags out there though.I kinda like mine....
Posted by 99tango
- December 16, 2015, 18:54:22 PMQuote from: Troll on December 16, 2015, 18:25:32 PMOh Yeah! I never tire of looking at the sweeping lines on those Drifters. Combined with those paint colors, just the right amount of bling, and the bags and tailbag you have, just can't be beat.I kinda like mine....
Posted by Troll
- December 16, 2015, 18:25:32 PMI kinda like mine....