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Ramakill · 03-04-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dgconstable

Totally off topic Ramakill but I see your factory pipes have the baffles removed. Was a 2" hole saw used? I'm asking because I have seen instructions that specify a 1 3/4 hole saw but have seen other posts where guys say the 2" does a much cleaner job.

Goona cost me $40 bucks for a hole saw i'm going to use once..LOL

No worries DG, yes you are correct, it was a 2" holesaw which I had already. My Nomad came with the baffles already removed (they were loose in one of the hardbags), so I used the 2" to cut out the internal lip left from the original removal.

I made up (as against 'knocked up' for Chris's benefit!!) a wooden 'plug' to centralise the holesaw and drilled away with plenty of WD40 as lubricant and it worked a treat. It makes a larger, neater hole. I put up a post when I first did it, but can't find it.

Anyone know if you can search your own posts??

redjay · 03-04-2012, 06:52 PM

Use a 1 3/4 hole saw.

Yellow Jacket · 03-04-2012, 06:53 PM

Just be aware that a 2" hole saw leaves no margin for error. If you get off center you can end up cutting into the inner wall. Safer to use the 1/3/4" and clean up with a file or grinder.

Here's the link to the instructions:

http://www.vulcanbagger.org/faq/Remo...dSilencers.pdf

Ramakill · 03-04-2012, 07:04 PM

YJ, is correct, you do need to tread carefully with the larger saw.

That did happen to me on one side, because the factory weld was not exactly centred. It was onlay a small opening which was easily filled with some metal epoxy.

Ramakill · 05-05-2012, 05:34 AM

Just thought everyone would like to know I was able to use the mounting points and allen head bolts from the bar Bud2rat sent me, on a new one I made.

A work colleague lent me a hydraulic pipe bender to bend a piece of new pipe to clear my Nomad's rear wheel. I then cut and ground the mounts off Bud's 1500 bar and welded them to the new piece of pipe.

With a coat of gloss black spray paint, it fitted up fine and does the job well! Thanks again Bud!!

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Loafer · 05-05-2012, 07:52 AM

Glad to hear that you got it worked to your satisfaction.

**ringadingh** · 05-05-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramakill

Just thought everyone would like to know I was able to use the mounting points and allen head bolts from the bar Bud2rat sent me, on a new one I made.

A work colleague lent me a hydraulic pipe bender to bend a piece of new pipe to clear my Nomad's rear wheel. I then cut and ground the mounts off Bud's 1500 bar and welded them to the new piece of pipe.

With a coat of gloss black spray paint, it fitted up fine and does the job well! Thanks again Bud!!

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Good Idea, that saved a lot of time over making new ends yourself.

03-04-2012, 06:53 PM	#48
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Just be aware that a 2" hole saw leaves no margin for error. If you get off center you can end up cutting into the inner wall. Safer to use the 1/3/4" and clean up with a file or grinder. Here's the link to the instructions: http://www.vulcanbagger.org/faq/Remo...dSilencers.pdf __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Last edited by Yellow Jacket; 03-04-2012 at 06:56 PM.
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03-04-2012, 07:04 PM	#49
Ramakill Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 194	YJ, is correct, you do need to tread carefully with the larger saw. That did happen to me on one side, because the factory weld was not exactly centred. It was onlay a small opening which was easily filled with some metal epoxy. __________________ ________________________ '09 HD FXST '13 HD XL 1200C - SOLD '08 Vulcan Nomad 1600 - SOLD '07 Vulcan 900 Custom - SOLD Ulysses Member #59316 VBA member #01933
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Ramakill Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 194	Just thought everyone would like to know I was able to use the mounting points and allen head bolts from the bar Bud2rat sent me, on a new one I made. A work colleague lent me a hydraulic pipe bender to bend a piece of new pipe to clear my Nomad's rear wheel. I then cut and ground the mounts off Bud's 1500 bar and welded them to the new piece of pipe. With a coat of gloss black spray paint, it fitted up fine and does the job well! Thanks again Bud!! P1060257.jpg __________________ ________________________ '09 HD FXST '13 HD XL 1200C - SOLD '08 Vulcan Nomad 1600 - SOLD '07 Vulcan 900 Custom - SOLD Ulysses Member #59316 VBA member #01933 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Ramakill; 05-05-2012 at 05:36 AM.
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03-04-2012, 06:52 PM	#47
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,931	Use a 1 3/4 hole saw.
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