Thread: Dooley install: no clamps for pipe joints?

Originally Posted by Bassdude404 By plugging the air tube with a marble, you're gonna get condensation buildup in the rubber hoses, creating more problems...Best to just do it right the first time... True, but if it doesn't solve my problem, I really don't want to bother with it. Marble in / marble out. If the marble solves my problem, then I'll go ahead and rip out the entire PAIR assy. If the marble doesn't solve...

Originally Posted by CWCobra Maybe the heat shield clamps serve double duty as pipe joint clamps. Doesn't seem like it would be very effective against leaks, tho'. The two heavy duty pipe clamps that hold on the actual mufflers are not ment to hold anything but the joint. The crossover clamp does hold the heat shield as well when I tightened it down I it stopped the joint from moving at all.

By plugging the air tube with a marble, you're gonna get condensation buildup in the rubber hoses, creating more problems...Best to just do it right the first time...

you will know if you have leaks your X will pop like a B... on decel

Originally Posted by CWCobra I installed Roadhouse Dooleys today, and was surprised to note that the instructions did not call for any clamps at any of the three pipe junctions. I have installed many exhaust systems on cars, and have always had better luck when pipe joints are clamped. What's different about Dooleys? Maybe leaks are no big deal on a bike?? I am stumped. Cw I seem to remember there being joint clamps on my buddies RH...

When you get a chance show us how good they look. I asked Santa for a set but didn't get them. I guess I may just have to order them and ask for fogiveness later. hwere is a good place to find them. I have been watching eBay