What I just sent to Supertrapp:
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2021 H-D Pan America Special 1250
Exhaust rcvd and installed yesterday, 3/8/2023.
V-5 Slip-On for Pan America '21-'22 / SKU 525-71250
Some feedback for y'all:
1. No mention in the directions about having to reuse the OEM front exhaust gasket where your mid pipe meets the catalytic converter. H-D part #65900056, GASKET,EXH,MUFFLER-HEADER, $15.28. It was a bear getting that gasket out of the removed OEM resonator (it did not remain on the bike when the resonator was removed). Either include similar or advise us to purchase one please.
2. The "supplied stainless sleeve" for the new mount bracket at the stock muffler point is too long in my opinion (compare it with the OEM shoulder bolt). I ended up reusing the OEM black shoulder bolt even though it doesn't match the stainless steel.
3. Front and rear support straps holding the muffler were covered in packing/anti-scratch plastic that was ridiculous to remove, lol.
4. Be advised in the H-D service manual, they say to always replace the Torca clamp vs reusing. H-D part # 65900015 (as your directions listed), $9.22.
5. One washer missing of the 4 required for the support straps.
I'm very happy with the looks of your pipe and muffler, though I may add some sort of heat shield on the mid pipe. It does seem louder in real life vs videos/audio I've heard.
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Overall easy install, getting the old muffler and resonator off weren't as bad as I thought. Install on the side/jiffy stand (vs centerstand) because you have to remove the R side footpeg bracket (which the centerstand is attached too), and move it out of the way to get to the resonator shoulder bolt and the Torca clamp nut.
I would suggest purchasing the two H-D part #s above just in case you need them if you go with this system (probably any system where you are removing the resonator).
Pics below, I will add the video/audio on my Instagram (I hope lol) and come back here and edit with a link.
Video with audio on my Instagram here (make sure you click the button to unmute it):
http://instagr.am/p/Cpkr4s8D6H6/
If you see the smoke coming off at the front of the new mid pipe, that's penetrant I used on the Torca clamp.
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2021 H-D Pan America Special 1250
Exhaust rcvd and installed yesterday, 3/8/2023.
V-5 Slip-On for Pan America '21-'22 / SKU 525-71250
Some feedback for y'all:
1. No mention in the directions about having to reuse the OEM front exhaust gasket where your mid pipe meets the catalytic converter. H-D part #65900056, GASKET,EXH,MUFFLER-HEADER, $15.28. It was a bear getting that gasket out of the removed OEM resonator (it did not remain on the bike when the resonator was removed). Either include similar or advise us to purchase one please.
2. The "supplied stainless sleeve" for the new mount bracket at the stock muffler point is too long in my opinion (compare it with the OEM shoulder bolt). I ended up reusing the OEM black shoulder bolt even though it doesn't match the stainless steel.
3. Front and rear support straps holding the muffler were covered in packing/anti-scratch plastic that was ridiculous to remove, lol.
4. Be advised in the H-D service manual, they say to always replace the Torca clamp vs reusing. H-D part # 65900015 (as your directions listed), $9.22.
5. One washer missing of the 4 required for the support straps.
I'm very happy with the looks of your pipe and muffler, though I may add some sort of heat shield on the mid pipe. It does seem louder in real life vs videos/audio I've heard.
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Overall easy install, getting the old muffler and resonator off weren't as bad as I thought. Install on the side/jiffy stand (vs centerstand) because you have to remove the R side footpeg bracket (which the centerstand is attached too), and move it out of the way to get to the resonator shoulder bolt and the Torca clamp nut.
I would suggest purchasing the two H-D part #s above just in case you need them if you go with this system (probably any system where you are removing the resonator).
Pics below, I will add the video/audio on my Instagram (I hope lol) and come back here and edit with a link.
Video with audio on my Instagram here (make sure you click the button to unmute it):
http://instagr.am/p/Cpkr4s8D6H6/
If you see the smoke coming off at the front of the new mid pipe, that's penetrant I used on the Torca clamp.