New Paughco exhaust on rigid. Keep or make custom?

[VillageHooligan]

Got some pipes today. They are Paughco from J&P. I had to get something, cause the crack pipes I slapped on the bike to get it riding aren't cutting it anymore. Picked out a nice squish pipe set but unfortunately the rear pipe is hitting my oil tank. So I have to change/modify tank or just make some custom pipes. Do they make a smaller horseshoe tank? Dont want to get crazy changing stuff, just want to get in the wind!

[TDWZ28]

I'd look into moving the oil tank. Look like there is plenty of room behind it. An hour or so of work and you're done.

[Stinky Pete]

You could just put a dimple in the rear pipe to clear the oil tank.

[HD48FL]

I had the same problem with a similar pair of Paughco pipes on my Panhead. They mention they fit stock frame, etc., but they don't mention the oil tank. I think they're made if you're using a custom, round oil tank like the pictures in their catalog. I was able to mount my rear pipe, but couldn't install the oil lines. I had a section of the pipe cut out and then brought it out some to clear the lines. I also had trouble with the squish pipe as well, but that wasn't too bad.

[hdshovel82]

is that an e start oil tank??they stick out an inch on each side of the frame.i bought one with out knowing.sold it cause i didnt like it sticking out and used the stock 58 one.it sweated out oil under pressure so i replaced w/ a paughco one.fit fine same pipes.like said before tank can be moved back or dimple the pipe.

[VillageHooligan]

Not sure what type/brand oil tank I have. It came on the roller. What is E Start? Electric start? Why would that change the tank size? I will look into moving it back tomorrow morning. I thought of a dimple in the pipe, but I would hate to crack the chrome on them.

[HD48FL]

Originally Posted by VillageHooligan

What is E Start?

Electric start!

[49Flat]

Electric start...yep dimple pipe would be a good quick fix. Get that slabside on the street!

[hdshovel82]

electric start.those tanks are a little shorter so theres room for the starter,but 2 inches wider.stocks 'bout 9" and the e start ones are round 11'' wide.
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