Need Softail standard 2013 fxst exhaust to gain road worthy

  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    Please help I’m real stuck if anyone knows any mechanics in Melbourne victoria that have a spare exhaust that can do a change over to gain road worthy or someone selling a stock exhaust please let me know thanks every one 
  • Kris78
    Kris78
    3 years ago
    Quoting Memz on 14 Jun 2020 07:55 AM

    Please help I’m real stuck if anyone knows any mechanics in Melbourne victoria that have a spare exhaust that can do a change over to gain road worthy or someone selling a stock exhaust please let me know thanks every one 

    Are the rules that strict down there that it won't pass with aftermarket exhaust ? 
    Maybe try a different person to do the  roadworthy ??
  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    Yeah man I’ve spoken to a couple places some people don’t even want know about it 
    They say get the factory exhaust.
    It’s currently got Vance and Hines big shots 
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    I’m sorry for the position you find yourself in mate And if I had some pipes I’d sell them to you. I’m surprised though anyone would come into a forum and ask for help in defeating a roadworthy inspection. Let alone expect or try and ask for details of a mechanic who could “go easy” on the inspection. It’s been well known for years that unless the pipes are absolutely stock, it’s likely that a bike wouldn’t pass muster. (Usually a sound test) Despite it being sold as is registered or promoted by the dealer or seller. Good luck. 
  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    Yeah well I am willing to purchase the exhaust to pass the road worthy it’s just a matter of finding some it’s been difficult every ones given me a different opinion. It’s my first Harley Davidson so I’ve come to get advice from the Harley Davidson world 
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    If that’s the case memz, I would have thought a quick ring around to Harley dealers or indy’s will find you a set. That bike is about as “standard” a fit as you’ll get. 
    May I ask what pipes it came with? Could the previous owner help? 
  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    I’ve spoke to some they do not have stock other I’m waiting on a reply..
    But the ones I’ve spoke to havent been able to tell me if other Softail models for example a deluxe in similar year or fatboy etc will fit a Softail standard and I can use them to go for a road worthy.. 
  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    It has Vance and Hines big shots 
    The Previous owner brought it as it from a dealer once upon a time and he doesn’t have the originals either 
  • Kris78
    Kris78
    3 years ago
    Quoting Memz on 14 Jun 2020 10:41 AM

    Yeah man I’ve spoken to a couple places some people don’t even want know about it 

    They say get the factory exhaust.
    It’s currently got Vance and Hines big shots 

    It's very unlucky mate that you are at the point of finding stock exhaust just for a roadworthy..
    If you were in Syd I could help with exhaust I have my stock pipes in the shed I would lend them to get it passed 

    Can your local Harley shop help you out finding a place that will pass it as is ?
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Well done kris. Looks like a day trip to the border is in order. V & H make a quiet baffle.
  • Kris78
    Kris78
    3 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 14 Jun 2020 11:22 AMedited: 14 Jun 2020 11:24 AM

    Well done kris. Looks like a day trip to the border is in order. V & H make a quiet baffle.

    Haha yeah I think it would look a bit out of the ordinary cruising down the hume hwy with a set of pipes strapped to the back of my bike as it's my only transport 
  • Kris78
    Kris78
    3 years ago
    Quoting Memz on 14 Jun 2020 11:10 AM

    It has Vance and Hines big shots 

    The Previous owner brought it as it from a dealer once upon a time and he doesn’t have the originals either 

    Have you tried Gumtree mate ?
    Motorcycle wreckers ?
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Hey. Hows this one from gumtree (for a 2013 softail deluxe)

    actually there's a heap on there which may suit
  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    Just to confirm would Softail deluxe fit straight on to a Softail standard ? 
    Thanks for the info guys I’ve tried some stroes I am going to keep trying today see what pops up I just need a set from victoria interstate might take too long to get to me 

  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    Appreciate the help fellas I recon victoria probably has the strictest road worthy rules going 
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    3 years ago
    Hey Memz
    where do you live in Sticktoria?
    Melb or country?
  • Memz
    Memz
    3 years ago
    I live in Melbourne thomastown northern suburbs cheers