Aaarrghhhh, slip on pipes are supposed to slip on...right? I purchased a set of used Rinehart slip ons for my 05 RG, 1 3/4" neck to for the stock head pipes. I measured both sets of pipes (stock and Rineharts) and the necks are the same.
I have the right side all buttoned up nicely but the LEFT side has about 1 more inch to go and it simply isn't budging. I have the clamp over the Slip on neck already, just like I did with the right side. I cleaned both the interior of the slip on and the pipe it's sliding on as well. This has taken far longer than I anticipated and now I am an impass. The pipe is not moving anymore. I can turn it back and forth a litte bit but that gets exhausting, especially when it doesn't seem to help anymore.
Anyone have any experience with stubborn Slip ons? I am at the point where I am tempted to bolt the clam down snug, zip tie the pipe hanger to the pipe slots and drive it the 1/4 mile to our local Firestone and let a freaking mechanic wrestle with it.

Wiggle up and down and side to side while pushing forward. I had a set of rush's that went on my wife's bike that were tough. I think I lost 10lbs of sweat while doing it, but it went on! Good luck

 

I've run into this in the past and have spread a thin film of anti seize compound around the inside of the slip on and the exhaust. Definitely helped me.

 

Get pipe expander from local auto parts store or Harbor freight. Not very expensive. Will make any slip-on slip on.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/medium-tail-pipe-expander-37353.html

 

Get pipe expander from local auto parts store or Harbor freight. Not very expensive. Will make any slip-on slip on.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/medium-tail-pipe-expander-37353.html

Yeah, I stopped dicking around with stubborn slip-ons. When I have to change mufflers, I run to the auto parts store and rent an expander. I spend less time running around (it's only 5 minutes away) than I would wrestling with a tight fit.

 

Rubber mallet a rag and a 2x4 is what I've had to use


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There is most likely a detent from the original install. The expander is going to be the best way to get the ID of the slip on larger than the OD of the pipe. It won't take much to make it slide over the pipe so take small steps. Too big and the clamp won't hold like it should.

 

Thank you all for the suggestions and ideas. Ultimately it was a matter of patience and gathering up the strength to continue working the pipe on.
My hands hurt, my forearns are cramping but the pipes are finally on (I'm old), bolted down and after a nice run they make music!
I have a feeling they may not be lined up perfectly with the other side but you would have to measure to see the difference. Beer time.

Now I need to complete the stage 1 set up...And.....and....and....

 

Awesome! Now hopefully you never have to take the off!! LOL!

 

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When I had my Road King I put Monster Ovals on, then a month later decided to put the Power Duals on also. Ended up buying a pipe expander at NAPA. Which came in handy when I did the same dang thing on my Roadie, except this time it was Rineharts and Jackpot headers. $50 well spent, IMHO.