John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« on: June 22, 2025, 07:33:41 PM » |
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If I can find some stacks (4" x 4'), I'll change the looks of my existing pipes which are sporting plenty of that brown stuff. Having a heck of a time removing the three small screws holding the tail piece so plan to crank up my compressor and cut the darn things off lengthwise. I tried some 4-0 steel wool and polish but the rust was too deep so not worth the effort. Back in the day I got a set of stacks from the source I'm referring to in the title, fit good but had to tap them in place with a rubber mallet. I did find a set of stainless steel pipes, supposedly polished, so wondering if anyone has ever used that type. They are heavier than chrome and more difficult to cut and drill so will probably pass on using them. As previously mentioned, I'm open to suggestions & offers.  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2025, 03:25:42 AM » |
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""Airflow was bought by Six Roblees, a company right nearby. They did not pick up the exhaust stack line."" https://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?topic=115458.0 |
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2025, 05:25:44 AM » |
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Big Rig is just south of you on HY41.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2025, 06:28:53 AM » |
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Might ping MarkT at Horseapple Ranch, see if he's got any sources or contacts?  |
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henry 008
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2025, 06:57:03 AM » |
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I went to a local Semi repair shop. They could order any size truck stack you wanted. When you tell em you want a 4" chrome stack, make sure you know if its 4" outside diameter or inside, they can get both.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2025, 08:52:28 AM » |
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Since I needed to get an idea just how wide the muffler is I decided to measure it using a piece of string, my inside/outside measuring doodad only goes to 3". So, using the length of string wrapped around the muffler without stretching it, then applying that figure to the old C=pi times the diameter, computing for D gave me 3.981" diameter. That would seem to indicate .019" clearance if the stack was actually 4"ID. If it fits too loose, which I doubt, I'd merely add some spot welds on opposing sides to snug it up. Thoughts?
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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2025, 10:52:50 AM » |
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Exhaust tape?
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henry 008
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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2025, 11:47:23 AM » |
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.019 is the allowance for paint.  |
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2025, 02:53:09 PM » |
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I have a set of 4" x 18" ones, just took them off and sent the whole system to Mark at Horse Apple, they are not needed as he is putting on longer ones for me in the process.
They are not new but not ugly either, if you want some pix let me know, I can email some.
Price is right, pick'em up for free or we can work out something to ship if you are interested.
Mike (Lakehunter )
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2025, 07:07:14 PM » |
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I have a set of 4" x 18" ones, just took them off and sent the whole system to Mark at Horse Apple, they are not needed as he is putting on longer ones for me in the process.
They are not new but not ugly either, if you want some pix let me know, I can email some.
Price is right, pick'em up for free or we can work out something to ship if you are interested.
Mike (Lakehunter )
Thanks for the offer Mike but I'm going for a full 48" to cover the entire muffler from the header cover back. |
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« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2025, 08:02:45 AM » |
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Got mine from a local Mack truck dealer.
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h13man
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2025, 05:40:06 AM » |
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I didn't do the whole stack but made 12.5" tips from 18 ga. 4" from a local exhaust shop. The ID fit was perfect snug fit. Wide open slash cuts w/o the piggie's, awesome. Stock tip's were really annoying with this previous owner quest for a better sound. Haven't chromed them yet but the VHT high heat is standing uo extremely well after 9 yrs. https://imgur.com/8uUMaIN |
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« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2025, 06:13:14 AM » |
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A pi tape measure, is a must have for the tool box
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