Hang on to that RC Engineering exhaust !!!

[79XS11F]

I have the 4 into 1 black RC header installed on my 78 modified bike. Chrome would have been nicer but their hard to find.
Rob

[Lamric]

Thanks Schming

I've added your pics to the list of exhausts - here

[Schming]

Schming, those 4 into 2's are just beautiful. His pipes always just looked......right. Congrats on owning them, and I would love to hear that sound. If any exhaust deserves a rechrome, they do. IMHO, make sure that the R.C. badges stay put, as they are more rare than the surviving pipes!

Yes, I agree the R.C. 4 into 2 flows well with the lines of the Eleven, more so than the other chioce I've aquired a couple years back:










The Jardine muffs are IMHO too flat, they should've upswept them





#1 is hanging down a little 'cause the muff is tweaked



The Skettis do have a unique look but I favor the R.C.'s

Man, I gotta remember to turn the flash off jeez

[EricHa]

Schming, those 4 into 2's are just beautiful. His pipes always just looked......right. Congrats on owning them, and I would love to hear that sound. If any exhaust deserves a rechrome, they do. IMHO, make sure that the R.C. badges stay put, as they are more rare than the surviving pipes!

[Schming]

Yes, but...

Wow, a Russ Collins 4 into 2 ! I didn't know they did such a thing.

Schming, would it be OK if I used copies of your photo's to add this exhaust to the list of aftermarket exhausts for XS1100's ?

...I felt bad about all the clutter in the man cave so I took some pics today and You may use any You like.





































I apologize for the "bright" pics and the blurred one of the rear veiw

[EricHa]

Thanks T.C.

[Cobia]

Lamric, good observation about the 4x2 RC considering that they became famous for inventing the 4x1 !!! I also noticed it doesn't have a crossover....
But the emblem is right on the mufflers.

Schming,
My Kerker only has a copper crush washer between the flange area and the head. I've seen other crush washers with asbestos type material encased in a white metal, but sometimes they're too thick for our exhausts.

After I get the J running and if it performs as before, I may sell the set of SS Jardine 4x2 turnouts that I've been keeping. I painted them because I couldn't get the stains out of the surface. They're like new otherwise. They should fetch a decent price since they'll last a lifetime considerng they're SS.

[Lamric]

Wow, a Russ Collins 4 into 2 ! I didn't know they did such a thing.

Schming, would it be OK if I used copies of your photo's to add this exhaust to the list of aftermarket exhausts for XS1100's ?

[Schming]

Schming,
Those look really nice and I bet they sound even better. And the price was fantastic.
I hope the flanges on my Kerker don't fracture...

Thanks, yes the have a very distinct tone, although in '92 when I got my bike I didn't know much about fuel and air in and out of an engine. I did however realize when I first put the RC's on, that the bike not only lost some low end torque, that was very evident with the Kerker 4 into1, it also suffered in the mid range alot. I then wrapped the baffles in regular fiberglass home insulation and experienced the "Freight Train Pull" these engines are noted for. When I set them up this time, I now have the knowledge attained from this "Amazing Forum" , it's menagerie of skilled people, carbtune vac gauge and a color tune plug kit to squeeze the XS power out of my '80G.

I believe the Kerker's flanges cracked because they were solidly mounted without a rubber isolater on the rear mount. The engine is mounted on rubber and so should the exhaust be.

[EricHa]

Hmmph..... Anyway, I'm looking for a good RC pipe if anyone knows where to find one. The one I have is rough.

[EricHa]

To post pics you put them up on Photobucket, then you copy the image link, last one down on the list, and then copy the url to the box that comes up when you click on 'insert image' up on this toolbar.

I did that, but it didn't work. I read in the FAQ that there is a Manage Attachments button that is involved but I never saw it. I'll try again....

[Cobia]

EricHa,

Yep, there would be no V&H without Ross Collins. The are videos on utube about his crash dirving a dragster.
To post pics you put them up on Photobucket, then you copy the image link, last one down on the list, and then copy the url to the box that comes up when you click on 'insert image' up on this toolbar.

[EricHa]

I used to be able to post pics. I lost the touch.

**Eric, I editted your posts...you're copying the PROPERTIES from the actual Image you're viewing, you need to look at the Post This Image box of text to the right of the photo....select the BOTTOM IMG code, copy and paste it in here, and then the photos will show! T.C. **

[EricHa]

Russ Collins is a legend. Some say the first maker of a commercial 4 into 1 header for motorcycles. He also drove Bill Miller's Top Fuel car in the 90's, and now makes hi-po fuel injectors for cars. There would be no Vance and Hines without R.C.

[Cobia]

Schming,
Those look really nice and I bet they sound even better. And the price was fantastic.
I hope the flanges on my Kerker don't fracture...