VTX1800-F to VTX1800-S/R exhaust question

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HiTechRedNeck

Discussion Starter · 12 d ago

came across some BUB Jug Huggers for sale, great price, but they are off of a -F model... my bike is an -S... anyone know if these are usable on my bike?

I do know the differences, -F have foot pegs and exhaust is routed straight down, -S/R have floorboards and exhaust goes forward & sweeps back... I'm just looking to see if anyone knows if these will actually clear everything...

thanks...

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Chicago-Spike

· #2 · 12 d ago

No, they will not bolt straight up. You will need to grind some of the floorboard mount away for clearance there and you will need the R model exhaust bracket if those pipes use the OEM bracket

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HiTechRedNeck

Discussion Starter · #3 · 12 d ago

Chicago-Spike said:
No, they will not bolt straight up. You will need to grind some of the floorboard mount away for clearance there and you will need the R model exhaust bracket if those pipes use the OEM bracket

oh, its just grinding away some of the mount? I could live with that... the bracket is more than 1/4in thick and needs to be painted anyway, lol...

the guy selling is providing a bracket to hold the rear, I'm assuming it fits the -F model, neither of us know if it will fit my -S directly...

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Mr. Incredible

· #4 · 11 d ago (Edited)

R/S/F/N use same rear bracket. I had R model Bubs on my F for years.

C is the only model with a different bracket as it had 2 into 1 mufflers so the bracket is shorter.

18455-MCV-R10 is the bracket part number. if you need one, I have a couple in my inventory, one OEM and one I had powder coated black. OEM one you can have for the cost of shipping, the PC one I would want at least the $75 (plus shipping) I paid for the stripping and powder coating.

I put Freedom Performance pipes on my F when I rebuilt it, and they have their own specific bracket.

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HiTechRedNeck

Discussion Starter · #5 · 11 d ago

Mr. Incredible said:
R/S/F/N use same rear bracket. I had R model Bubs on my F for years.

C is the only model with a different bracket as it had 2 into 1 mufflers so they bracket is shorter.

18455-MCV-R10 is the bracket part number. if you need one, I have a couple in my inventory, one OEM and one I had powder coated black. OEM one you can have for the cost of shipping, the PC one I would want at least the $75 (plus shipping) I paid for the stripping and powder coating.

I put Freedom Performance pipes on my F when I rebuilt it, and they have their own specific bracket.

great info, thanks... I have the OEM bracket, and the guy with the exhaust has a bracket also... thanks...

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Merry Prankster

· #6 · 3 d ago

How has your project progressed.

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HiTechRedNeck

Discussion Starter · #7 · 2 d ago

Merry Prankster said:
How has your project progressed.

as with most in life, a fine balance between the needs and wants... I am still trying to make the decision on the pipes... got a broken exhaust bolt I'm trying to remove, just one that broke...

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brettp

· #8 · 2 d ago

HiTechRedNeck said:
as with most in life, a fine balance between the needs and wants... I am still trying to make the decision on the pipes... got a broken exhaust bolt I'm trying to remove, just one that broke...

That sucks. I was curious to hear your progress as well. There have been a few posts lately of broken bolts. Makes me want to spend an hour or so going around the bike unscrewing, antiseizinh, screwing back in. Hope you make progress soon.

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rangers4u

· #9 · 2 d ago (Edited)

If you do that, take the time to run a 'chaser' tap through the receiver to ensure a smooth tightening. Individual taps come in 3's, a 'first, taper cut, a second cut, and a finish, or bottom 'chaser' tap for a perfect threaded hole.

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