Big Radius Dragging on Right Turns

[Mario77746]

Anyone else have this problem? I have a 05 ridgeback and took a right turn pretty hard. The next thing I know, my exhaust is dragging and my rear tire took a hop to the left. Basically scared the sh** out of me. I'm thankful a car was not coming in the other lane.

 

[Oscar Maldonado]

I think they redid them pipes for that reason. I could be mistaken, The others will chime in and let you know shortly.

 

[Cutter]

It was a problem, the heat shields dragged until early '07...

They have new improved heat shields you can purchase or a grinder to the bottom can solve the draggin, you dont really notice any difference in the look.

I never felt the bike jump, but I have broken a couple of mounting brackets, you may also want to check yours if you hit that hard.

 

[Vegas]

Yep, they suck for aggressive right hand turns. They make a shorter lower heat shield but someone said it still rubs some. They could stand to be closer to the frame if you ask me.

 

[seatmaker]

Mine dragged a little but never made the tire hop. That had to freak ya out. I just modified my bracket to crank the pipe up about 1/4 inch. Man you must of really leaned into that one. Must be an ex- crotch rocketer like Gas.

 

[f-okie]

I'm sure others may have it, but, Mad Dog Cycles in 1000 Palms, Ca. has a retro fit heat shield that is shorter than the stock. I got mine for about $150( I think).
It works great, no more dragging.:flag:

 

[Reaper]

I removed the stock pipes, and that mounting bracket off my 05 Ridgeback.
Ahh, much better.

 

[seatmaker]

I'm with ya Reaper, if I can get the wife to look the other way for a minute, I'm gonna sneak some new one's on :reddevil:

 

[mudslinger]

I removed the stock pipes, and that mounting bracket off my 05 Ridgeback.
Ahh, much better.

If I owned your bike brother(15 years ago) I would drive up beside some hottie pick my noise and scratch my stuff hard and still know she wants me, LOL

Love your bike brother.

 

[f-okie]

Now those are cool:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

 

[CCRainman]

I think you can cut them. Where is Hoat on this one?

 

[Reaper]

If I owned your bike brother(15 years ago) I would drive up beside some hottie pick my noise and scratch my stuff hard and still know she wants me, LOL
Love your bike brother.

:lol: That's funny Mudslinger, maybe I will have to try that approach:lol:

Im glad you like it, I appreciate it.:2thumbs:

 

[Reaper]

Thanks f-okie, I appreciate it.
Those are Santee L.A.F.'s "Loud As Fu*k", and they live up to their name. I love the look of them, because they are simple and they flow with the shape of the bike, and blend right in.

 

[Reaper]

I'm with ya Reaper, if I can get the wife to look the other way for a minute, I'm gonna sneak some new one's on

It will be worth it seatmaker.:2thumbs:

 

[hoat]

Yeah I grinded mine off

before

after

grinding them off with the dragon

 

[f-okie]

Shit Hoat--now that's low

 

[WB Cycles]

Damn Hoat !!!! Bet riding behind you at night is a blast. Probably wouldn't even need a headlight in the turns .... I could just follow the sparks.

 

[Reaper]

Man that is a cool pic Hoat.:2thumbs:

 

[KnotSo]

I grind em down on each ride, I think the trick is to slow down a bit in the twisties. The only time the scraping really bothers me is when I am leaning, it is grinding, and being pushed across that yellow line...

 

[Gas Man]

No reason to slow down!!!

But yes this is a real and common problem.

Vickie also has a hook up on a aftermarket lower heat shield to fix this.

I as of today will have a set of used V&H pipes... will have some scratches on the heat shields but still in working condition... let me know if anybody wants them for a project... will sell for real cheap (like little beer money).