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Title: Question about V&H Replacement Canister
Post by: Crim on October 17, 2005, 06:44:59 AM

Had a friend drop my bike and scratch up my V&H canister. The piping itself is perfect. I could make him replace the entire system for $300, but just the replacement canister is only $30...

Has anyone purchased just this canister before? Does it need to be welded onto my existing piping? Or does it come w/ the slip fitting, so I just need to unslip my old can, and slip this one on?

Thanks!
Steven

Title: Question about V&H Replacement Canister
Post by: denman on October 17, 2005, 01:48:19 PM

no it's not welded,it's riveted on just drill out the rivets and use some screws. see ya.

Title: Question about V&H Replacement Canister
Post by: Crim on October 17, 2005, 05:13:05 PM

so the canister is riveted onto the pipe? I'll have to go take a look and see. I was hoping it came with the slipon pipe doh

Title: Question about V&H Replacement Canister
Post by: Jazzzzz on October 17, 2005, 06:19:58 PM

nope, you get the aluminum sleeve and that's it - you have to drill out the rivets and pull out the billet end cap, packing, and baffle, then pull the can off the pipe and replace it. It's a pain, especially if you don't drill the rivets dead center.

Title: Question about V&H Replacement Canister
Post by: dgyver on October 17, 2005, 07:24:52 PM

Curious where you are getting a replacement sleeve for $30? :dunno:

Title: Question about V&H Replacement Canister
Post by: Crim on October 17, 2005, 08:22:44 PM

bikebandit.com thanks for the response! I guess I'll get the dood to buy me the entire system so it'll be easier on me. FYI: Never let anyone on your bike but you! :guns:

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