V & H Sidewinder Megaphone *REPAIR*

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16 Sep 2012 16:02 - 08 May 2013 00:15 #549082 by 4TheKZ1000
V & H Sidewinder Megaphone *REPAIR* was created by 4TheKZ1000
Well I noticed that the megaphone has a crack located at a factory weld. We shall see what type of customer service they offer.....they say only 90 days so Im not feeling lucky.....will keep fourm posted.

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06 Oct 2012 00:46 #552706 by racer54
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Heard anything back or any news on this being fixed?
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25 Oct 2012 23:41 #555801 by Nitro Mick
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Yeah, and their reply was???
I used to be playswithnitro but; it happens...

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25 Oct 2012 23:46 #555802 by 4TheKZ1000
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talked to guy on phone....no help....1 year warr with receipt....thanks for shopping vance & hines....have a nice day.

sorry I didnt get back to forum.... :(

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26 Oct 2012 22:11 #555944 by built408
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How lame! Thanks Vance & Hines for your fail welds.
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26 Oct 2012 22:26 #555946 by 4TheKZ1000
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built408 wrote: How lame! Thanks Vance & Hines for your fail welds.


ya, wondering how to fix it. I can weld but dont know about going back into this cold weld area on repair???

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26 Oct 2012 23:59 #555961 by zukdave
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follow the crack all the round and cut
the mount out.
Make a patch two gauge thicker that's about a 1/4" larger
on all sides.
Weld that on top of the pipe and spread the load over a larger area
then weld a mount to that.
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27 Oct 2012 00:05 #555962 by 4TheKZ1000
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zukdave wrote: follow the crack all the round and cut
the mount out.
Make a patch two gauge thicker that's about a 1/4" larger
on all sides.
Weld that on top of the pipe and spread the load over a larger area
then weld a mount to that.


I agree with you on this...would prob be the way to correct issue.

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30 Oct 2012 12:59 - 08 May 2013 00:15 #556384 by 4TheKZ1000
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Well
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30 Oct 2012 13:13 #556385 by mtbspeedfreak
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JB Weld?
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30 Oct 2012 13:15 #556386 by 4TheKZ1000
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mtbspeedfreak wrote: JB Weld?


not a chance of working???? :huh:

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02 Nov 2012 05:42 #556772 by Zedone
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4, Are you running struts? I'm thinking that all the road vibes your picking up (without rear shocks) may be contributing to your problem.

Maybe you can install a rubber heatproof grommet at the frame, the kind like on our battery boxes, rear tail, ect. I'm surprised the V&H dude didn't even ask you about it. I have not heard of many issues with the sidewinders failing.... its usually the V&H megaphone pipes that have fitment issues (major as of late). :(

Crappy customer service for the amount of money that company hauls in. :blink:
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