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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Exhaust Clamps, Flanges, and Hangers

There are few parts of a Harley-Davidson as important as the exhaust system. The muffler, pipes, and supporting parts add style and function to your Harley. In order to protect this important system, its necessary to have all clamps, brackets, and exhaust hangers in place and maintained.

Exhaust clamps are used to mount an exhaust system to brackets on the bike, and the exhaust hangers prevent the exhaust pipes from dragging on the ground. Clamps and brackets are available in stainless steel, chrome, or other finishes. Selecting the proper clamps, hangers, and brackets will ensure your muffler and exhaust system fit properly and look professional. Exhaust hangers are usually made of tough rubber and can come in donut-shaped rings, in clamps, or in rubber-damper styles.

Flanges attach the bikes exhaust system to the exhaust port on the Harleys engine. The exhaust flanges serve two purposes: They help keep the exhaust headers in place, and they help prevent burns that come from the engines exhaust system.

There are two main designs used for exhaust flange.

• Flared: The most common design has a flared end thats positioned flush against the exhaust flange. It has a collar on the pipe to keep it in place, and it requires a gasket.
• Ball: In this design, the exhaust header pipes bulge out before the end and meet up with the exhaust flange. Unlike the flared flange, no gasket is required.

Most people choose to replace parts of their system for function or style.

• Design: While all Harley-Davidson parts are high in quality, you may have a different style, or you might wish to customize the muffler or other parts.
• Weight: If youre focused on performance, removing weight from your Harley-Davidson can be an effective strategy. The steel, stainless steel, and chrome that make up most parts of the exhaust system can be heavy, and some modifications can reduce this weight.
• Sound: Depending on the style of your Harley-Davidson and the muffler or exhaust parts you choose, you can dramatically change the sound produced by your motorcycle. Some people prefer a smooth hum while others want a muffler that makes a statement. As with the rest of your ride, this can be highly customized with basic modifications.

Because of the importance of the exhaust clamps, you should replace broken clamps. If the clamps become loose or broken or if the clamps start to wear out, they might fall off and allow the muffler or pipes to come loose.

The steps to replace hangers are simple and are as follows:

• Remove the broken part of the hanger or hangers if they are still attached to your muffler.
• If the hangers are rusty, you might need to use a lubricant to help remove them.
• Attach the replacement hangers on the exhaust mount or brackets on your motorcycle. Hook the other end of the hangers onto the muffler.