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Posted by bambam0099
- January 28, 2016, 19:44:46 PMWhile 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.
Posted by bambam0099
- January 23, 2016, 18:43:41 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on January 21, 2016, 22:24:06 PMLOL! If it was 65 degrees warmer (zero at the moment here), I just might have taken you up on that!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.....
Posted by bambam0099
- January 23, 2016, 18:42:29 PMQuote from: greenbarn on January 21, 2016, 21:33:47 PMThanks for the offer. I can't get it done locally, I'll let you knowI 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)
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 21, 2016, 22:24:06 PMbambam:
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.....
Posted by greenbarn
- January 21, 2016, 21:33:47 PMI 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)
Posted by 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
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!