Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes

ds06nomad · 11-18-2007, 03:10 PM

Does anyone else who has the V&H Baggers notice the left side being VERY close (ie, w/in 1/64th, if not hitting) of the exhaust pipe? If so, how have you remidied this, if at all? Is there a flat-head bolt, perhaps an Allen head, that'll directly replace it?

Thanks for any/all insight,
Daryl :)

blowndodge · 11-18-2007, 06:16 PM

ds06nomad: I've heard this is very common on the V&H Baggers. I would suggest removing the left side bag and loosening up the left muffler and wedging a small piece of wood between pipe and bag frame to give you an extra 1/2 inch room. A 15 minute extra hastle maybe.....

dogdoc · 11-18-2007, 09:40 PM

My bro drains his without removing the bag and he has baggers. Its close but it just does work, hope this helps.

ds06nomad · 11-18-2007, 09:54 PM

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My bro drains his without removing the bag and he has baggers. Its close but it just does work, hope this helps.

Good to know, Doc, and I recall seeing that referenced on a previous thread. But, I was only looking for a way to gain clearance b/t the bolt head and the side of the exhaust pipe on the left side. Right now, there is "maybe" 1/64" clearance and I'm sure the side of the exhaust taps that tranny drain bolt head from time to time while I'm riding. So, this is pretty much just preventative measures so I don't get a ding, dent and/or future rust spot in the exhaust pipe. That's why I was asking if a bolt with a flatter head would do, or maybe a spacer (like the wood piece mention in a previous reply) would work...

I appreciate your info, though... I am new to the Nomad and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the bike... so any/all info is always welcome and very much appreciated! I will take it to heart and remember it or at least reference it when the time comes for the rear gear oil change.

Cheers,
Daryl

**Idaho** · 11-19-2007, 12:12 AM

Tranny drain bolt???? Where the h*ll is that? I thought that transmission and engine oil was all one in the same. Did I miss something?

flightdoc · 11-19-2007, 01:33 PM

Idaho, my question too.

rickmeister56 · 11-19-2007, 02:40 PM

i think he means rear differential. i have v/h baggers and i drain mine as is w/o removing the pipe

dogdoc · 11-19-2007, 02:44 PM

yes rear diff drain bolt is close but do-able.

ds06nomad · 11-20-2007, 10:40 AM

Yeah, I meant the rear diff. I corrected the thread title.

"This brain fart has been brought to you by..... DS06Nomad"!!!

**Idaho** · 11-21-2007, 11:49 PM

What a relief. I have had my Nomad since the end of July and just barely found the bolt for that unknown filter this week. I was afraid that I had to find another one somewhere.

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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes ds06nomad: I've heard this is very common on the V&H Baggers. I would suggest removing the left side bag and loosening up the left muffler and wedging a small piece of wood between pipe and bag frame to give you an extra 1/2 inch room. A 15 minute extra hastle maybe..... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes My bro drains his without removing the bag and he has baggers. Its close but it just does work, hope this helps.
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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes Tranny drain bolt???? Where the h*ll is that? I thought that transmission and engine oil was all one in the same. Did I miss something? __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes yes rear diff drain bolt is close but do-able.
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ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes Yeah, I meant the rear diff. I corrected the thread title. "This brain fart has been brought to you by..... DS06Nomad"!!!
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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Clearance b/t rear diff drain bolt and pipes What a relief. I have had my Nomad since the end of July and just barely found the bolt for that unknown filter this week. I was afraid that I had to find another one somewhere. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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