Pipes scraping the ground

Energy One

2 dog

Member
Hi I was wondering if anybody has a problem when turning right?:confused: my pipes always catch the ground I have nearly came of twice
 

scubaman15

Well-Known Member
First day ......scraped the shit out of them ... Now I don't care "No chicken strips on my 07 chopper" I will soon have a different exhaust ..but till then the modified stock supertraps get the treatment and ..its fun the people riding behind me get a show:lol: :lol: :lol: :up:
 

YUNG

Member
YES I HAVE VANCE & HINES BIG RADIUS ON MY K-9 AND IT SCRAPING WHEN TURN RIGHT . I DONT THING IT SAFE SO I END UP MODE OUT THE BACK END TIP AND CUT THE LOWER TIP MOVED IN AND UP 1 INCH. NOW BOTH TIPS ARE LOOKING GOOD LIKE STOCK BUT THE LOWER IS SHORTER . I THING IT LOOK BETTER THEN THE STOCK ONE AND IT NOT SCRAPING YES .
 

Reaper

Well-Known Member
I have never scraped mine, yet. But look on the bright side, at some point when you have scraped off enough they will stop dragging.
 

lee

Well-Known Member
you'll get used to it George. Especially on the roundabouts here in the UK. I still do it with Streetwalkers...trouble is its right on the belly of the collector and I'm gonna have a hole in it soon.
 

Sparks

Chopper Junkie!
Pipes on the left and kick stand on the right. You either have to ride less aggressivly or get used to it I guess.
 

BubbleHead

Big Dog Biker test account
Been there and done that ( the being behind you) Scuba! Now my exhaust is the same as yours and just as loud. I have a few right hand war wounds on the bottom of mine as well. I'm just hoping I get well soon enough to get to enjoy that show of riding behind you again at Myrtle Beach. :cheers:



First day ......scraped the shit out of them ... Now I don't care "No chicken strips on my 07 chopper" I will soon have a different exhaust ..but till then the modified stock supertraps get the treatment and ..its fun the people riding behind me get a show:lol: :lol: :lol: :up:
 

TSDAWG

Yes, it's mine.
Calendar Participant
You're right Reaper. I'm about to that point where I've almost drug the tip off of the bottom pipe, but much past that point I drag the frame anyways. Looks to me like it's time for T to get some air ride. Pump her up and ride that $hit out of it!!!!!
 

T Mack

SUCKER FREE
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I got air ride on my 06 Mastiff and still scrape the shit out of my V&H B.R. pipes.... Just gives your bike character!!!!
Nothing stays new forever... You only live once..
Im glad that i have this problem. Means i own a Big Dog!!!!
Better than being that guy with no Big Dog with no scraped up pipes!!!:D :D :D
 

Gas Man

Cool isn't cheap
Calendar Participant
Use to scrape my V&H BR but I want to cringe at the idea of scraping the new pipes.
 

HDLARRY

Active Member
I've got some battle scares on my MM exhaust in addition to the frame. Mostly caused by my forgetting to air it all the way up (air ride) after it has been sitting for several weeks. Even all the way up it's easy to scrapp these things if your not careful.
 
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N8KAM

Well-Known Member
Modified the lower tip last winter and had no problems all last year..



But i did scrape them already once this year
 

surferdude

dry docked
:D :whoop:
you'll get used to it George. Especially on the roundabouts here in the UK. I still do it with Streetwalkers...trouble is its right on the belly of the collector and I'm gonna have a hole in it soon.
Roundabouts have been around in Europe for centries (I'm guessing) but new here in the States ... I remember when I was stationed in England in 73 - 76 that the roundabouts were the greatest thing and that we in America need to catch up on a simple idea ... well here in Arizona they finally are catching on but people don't know who has the right-a-way yet !!!! dumb butts anywho my .02 cents ...
FYI ... I haven't scraped my pipes yet ... I've scraped my foot ... does that count?:roll: :lol: :hi:
 
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