HMF High mount problem

[MFFJM2]

I had to replace the swingarm on the 2006 Busa I bought recently because the HMF highmount exhaust rubbed the swing-arm stabilizing arm right through. There is just enough of a rough edge on the mid-pipe to wear through the swing arm. Has anyone else had this problem..? I e-mailed HMF and they suggested that the exhaust had not been properly installed. And to loosen the connections and pull it away from the swing-arm. The exhaust mid-pipe doesn't touch the swing-arm when it's at rest. It does rub against the swing arm during suspension travel. There is no room between the swing-arm and the passenger footpeg, either the pipe will rub on one or both. Some pics...

 

[BlueHaya]

wow. several have HMF hi mounts...wonder if they have this issue.

 

[Pipefighter248]

Pipe's hit his swingarm once on his old bike because he was lowered.
Marked the midpipe, took it off, and took a hammer and just beat a little dent in it and never had anymore problems.

 

[Scipione420]

mine hits alittle but nothing like that. I also took off the rear pegs to give it a little more room...

 

[runeight]

Wow!

r8

 

[BigBSBusa]

That's not good.

 

[big franks]

ya i noticed mine was like that too on one side where it was adjusted wrong. i just braced myself to be bike and gave it a couple good tugs and it was adjusted right... i dont think it is that much of a structural support to have to replace it right away. but i have another swingarm just in case i start to notice an integrity issue

 

[BigRod1300]

Mine was close but not rub....after a few pulls.

 

[Jester0769]

Mine has been rubbing for years but no hole and no problems from it. Like the others say, just give it a good tug and you should be fine.


Josh

Ryders Connection

 

[Commuta_Busa]

holy crap! ummm I think you might have waited a bit to long to adjust your exhaust.

I think you might have had a case with HMF at the time of purchase if you weren't satisfied with the fitment but by now you might be on your own. sorry man.

 

[rubber2burn]

This is my 2 cents on HMF High Mounts. I installed one on Busa_Chemist Bike and was not impressed with the fitting of the pipe what so ever in fact I think for the money you pay HMF they could do a better job so the pipes would fit better I am sure they could find someone to lend them a busa to design a better fitting pipe.

 

[BigRod1300]

Just need the right HMF mechanic...or atleast have her school you on it.

 

[BigBSBusa]

And to think I almost didn't look at this thread since I don't have an HMF!

 

[duckpj]

mines like that a little too, just destroying my hugger.

 

[Bansh]

Loosen / couple tugs / tighten. You should be good