i just bought these and i was curious what the clear plastic tubes are for? i havent installed yet cause there mods needed to make this fit.
1640212
enter these plastic tubes into the knurled bolt that is that when you adjust
1640213
The tubes keep the two inserts together so that the bolt can be inserted and not push the nut into the bar failing to thread.
563662
I am sorry, I really don't know the answer to this question. Mine were installed with the tubing.
2110421
do the 'mods', i.e., at least remove the tweeters from the faceplates and seal them to the faceplates/tweeters mating surfaces with plumbers putty, and super glue each woofer cones' shield can to the baskets.damping these with 4" of rockwool bats behind the drivers an two inches on the rest of the interior surfaces (save for the duct exhaust areas) will yield hifi speakers on the cheap ;)
822474
That is what I did. but had to cut out the orbit ones and do some work on the plastic pipe. recommend you check directly with orbit (orbitonline.com)
1013656
I just went out to the cycle to look at it, and honestly, I don't know. I have never used them, and when I looked for a use for them, I couldn't really see what they would be for. I'd love to know if someone else gives a more definitive answer.
1465149
Never tried. As I mentioned, these are not really 'key mod' designed. You get what you pay for.... ron
513078
Any standard tube will do...I purchased new tubes when I installed my tires..it's been no problem since.
221080
Just installed another set of these on an old 3x7 speed touring bike. I drilled them out for Schrader valve. Used a 21/64" or .328" bit. Dipped the tip of bit into oil before drilling. Used moderate speed. Cleaned off resulting burrs & metal flakes. Installed 10mm rim tape. Installed Sunlite 700X20-25, 27X1 Schrader Valve Thorn Resistant Tubes m# 63134. Installed Avenir Discovery 27X1-1/8" 90 psi tires. Everything looks kick ass. Gonna go ride this bike around Stone Mountain about three times tomorrow. Only worry: these are cheap rims. They have a distinctive 90 degree construction joint covered over by the LP18 sticker. Not welded. Looks like epoxy cement connection. Used these rims before. No problems so far. Just installed another set of these on an old 3x7 speed touring bike. I drilled them out for Schrader valve. Used a 21/64" or .328" bit. Dipped the tip of bit into oil before drilling. Used moderate speed. Cleaned off resulting burrs & metal flakes. Installed 10mm rim tape. Installed Sunlite 700X20-25, 27X1 Schrader Valve Thorn Resistant Tubes m# 63134. Installed Avenir Discovery 27X1-1/8" 90 psi tires. Everything looks kick ass. Gonna go ride this bike around Stone Mountain about three times tomorrow. Only worry: these are cheap rims. They have a distinctive 90 degree... » Read More Just installed another set of these on an old 3x7 speed touring bike. I drilled them out for Schrader valve. Used a 21/64" or .328" bit. Dipped the tip of bit into oil before drilling. Used moderate speed. Cleaned off resulting burrs & metal flakes. Installed 10mm rim tape. Installed Sunlite 700X20-25, 27X1 Schrader Valve Thorn Resistant Tubes m# 63134. Installed Avenir Discovery 27X1-1/8" 90 psi tires. Everything looks kick ass. Gonna go ride this bike around Stone Mountain about three times tomorrow. Only worry: these are cheap rims. They have a distinctive 90 degree construction joint covered over by the LP18 sticker. Not welded. Looks like epoxy cement connection. Used these rims before. No problems so far. « Show Less
196711
If there were no mounting clips in the box you should return them Are you sure they were not included? They are quite small and made of clear plastic. I believe that there were also screws with mine and I have ordered these more than once.Mark
2103926
They are plastic inserts, and not part of the metal tube. I have the molded Ram mudflaps and I have about an 8th inc clearance on both sides R&L; and the plastic matches the black on the mudflaps. These are better than I expected and look great.
2066731
If you have the 7.3L OE style pipes, Then these are an upgrade. Specifically where the joints come together. The OE setup has donut gaskets that blow out. These have a slip fit design with metal flat gaskets and they cannot blow out. Everyone we here from really likes this new design and so far none have ever blown out.
1202731
The instructions given so far are for the new metal filter case. If you have the old plastic one, they are similar but as I remember the lower part was threaded on so you have to turn it several turns to remove it. These plastic ones are prone to cracking and leaking, and at one point Franke was replacing them free with metal ones (rather than pay for floor damage!); I don't know whether this is still true but Franke or your dealer could tell you.
1671824
I had absolutely no problems mounting these and I am a novice. I just unpacked them and let them 'shape' overnight. I then put the tube on slightly inflated to help with the shape and I used a pair of Pedro tire levers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FOMD6M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1219406
I cannot find a fitment guide anywhere for these, a lot of what I am seeing as they fit different bikes but you would have to modify.
702482
Last time I checked, the only compatible tubes were the ones sold through the schiit website. Not sure if that has changed.
1696712
NO trick - I had the exact same problem. After I worked with them for a while, I gave up and sent them back to Amazon for a refund...then bought the exact same ventshades but with the external attachment. They were simple to install, look great and work perfectly!
1091032
Here is my video showing how I installed and I explain how to tighten each side a little bit until they are snug. Maybe one side is tighter and its not allowing the other side to sit flush. All I get for noise on mine is a slight whistle while going down the road. I want to find some type of spoiler that can go on the front to get rid of the whistle when I am not hauling anything. You could also take them down one at a time and see which one is making the noise. Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions. http://youtu.be/QZcza0KBh9M