My Blown out Hindle

[Firefly]

While on my way back from Sturgis my Hindle blew out pretty bad. Here's some pics. In addition to the shield rivets being loose like many others have had, you can see the body rivets came loose too.

I put about 24,000 miles on this Hindle.

I really like the looks and the sound, but if they're only good for 24K --- no thanks......

HMF is on now---- will post pics and info.....:thumbup:

 

[RoadHammer]

Should it last longer?

 

[SpyderWolf]

Wow, I hope mine fares better than yours did. :shocked:

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Hindle

While on my way back from Sturgis my Hindle blew out pretty bad. Here's some pics. In addition to the shield rivets being loose like many others have had, you can see the body rivets came loose too.

I put about 24,000 miles on this Hindle.

I really like the looks and the sound, but if they're only good for 24K --- no thanks......

HMF is on now---- will post pics and info.....:thumbup:

I have seen mufflers look like that (or worse) when excessive backfiring occurs.nojoke

 

[Firefly]

I have seen mufflers look like that (or worse) when excessive backfiring occurs.nojoke

I do ride pretty hard--- and use engine braking often.....

Not sure what the manufacturer rates the life expectancy at.

As with anything---- YMMV.

Another thing I like about the HMF is you can send it to them and they'll repack for $35.

 

[RoadHammer]

well you did it yourself so suck it up. Nothing will last doing 100 mph for 20 minutes or so you claim over time.. glad you changed your avatar, your other one was really offensive.

 

[SpyderSteve]

opcorn:

 

[Firefly]

opcorn:

Feeling sick yet??? :roflblack:

I hear tomorrow you may come down with something.....:roflblack:

 

[SpyderSteve]

Feeling sick yet??? :roflblack:

I hear tomorrow you may come down with something.....:roflblack:

Yea we had heavy rain here today & my work had a charity bbq So between the cold from the rain and undercooked burger, work is out of the question for friday [but rumor has it i might be eating pizza with Someguy friday nite]

 

[RoadHammer]

Can you get the hindle repacked? I just put one on a few weeks ago

 

[8LEGS]

Yea we had heavy rain here today & my work had a charity bbq So between the cold from the rain and undercooked burger, work is out of the question for friday [but rumor has it i might be eating pizza with Someguy friday nite]

:2thumbs:

 

[M2Wild]

Perfect oppertunity to repaint or even chrome before repack. I wonder if BEST would cover such item???:dontknow:

 

[Some Guy]

[but rumor has it i might be eating pizza with Someguy friday nite]

Rumor?...I don't think so...it's a fact! :thumbup:

See ya tonite. :doorag:

 

[2faston3]

Anybody contact Hindle to find out about a rebuild?

JMHO

2faston3

I have 28,000 on my hindle and it is still going strong... Although I have not experienced excessive backfires either....

 

[Firefly]

Perfect oppertunity to repaint or even chrome before repack. I wonder if BEST would cover such item???:dontknow:

Oh--- the old Hindle won't go to waste.....

Will tear it down and fix it up this winter-- repack, repaint (maybe a nice BLUE ), etc.....

 

[SpyderWolf]

Anybody contact Hindle to find out about a rebuild?

JMHO

2faston3

I have 28,000 on my hindle and it is still going strong... Although I have not experienced excessive backfires either....

There is another thread on here where the OP is trying to work through his dealer to get something done about his Hindle problems. All the rivets are very loose at only 500 miles.

 

[Firefly]

There is another thread on here where the OP is trying to work through his dealer to get something done about his Hindle problems. All the rivets are very loose at only 500 miles.

I think they should cover him on that with such low mileage.

Mine-- no way would I even try to get it covered under warranty.....

 

[SpyderWolf]

I think they should cover him on that with such low mileage.

Mine-- no way would I even try to get it covered under warranty.....

:agree:

You got 24K on yours already, and they may just laugh out loud at you. Your new HMF looks pretty darn good though.

 

[Raptor]

I think they should cover him on that with such low mileage.

Mine-- no way would I even try to get it covered under warranty.....

Welllll.. you could try!! :roflblack: BTW, keep us posted on how you like the new can. :thumbup: