MAC vs Stock, suggestions needed

[Pain]

My left pipe is pretty much shot, and so I am going to replace both. Ebay seems to have a selections drifting throught it, so I just need to figure out what I want.

The big choice is getting the MAC exhaust, or finding a used stock set. My main concern is noise; I know it is abnormal, but I prefer quieter bikes. That said, so long as it is not h-d loud I can probably deal.

This is my travelling bike, so added things like better fuel milage would also be nice

[randy]

I have a 79F with the MAC taper tip set, a bit more rumble than stock, but not loud and get 40MPG.

[trbig]

I think you should try the cherry-bombs like in the other thread! What exactly do you think the jet setting should be for a couple of those?? lol..


Tod

[Poprock]

Exhausting option

Check out Harley mufflers on Ebay or at a local Harley shop. I hear they give them away sometimes. I have Sportster muffs on my SG. Sounds really good, a little deeper rumble than a stock system. No offensive noise at all. At speed intake noise thru a K&N filter is louder. With hard bags I'm thinking about trying some of the 29" long fish tail muffs for Harleys. Ought to look good on a black full dress. A muffler shop made adapters for me and did a great install.

[bandet01]

there are also some other companys out there but they cost alittle more i am looking at jardine 4 into 1 when i replace my exhaust give the bike alittle more git up and go and alittle bit louder

[dragxs11]

I'm not too impressed with MAC. They're less expensive than Jardines, but, at least in my case, the chrome is thin and the baffle rattled in the pipe. In this case, you get what you pay for.
Matt

[bandet01]

i agree with dragxs11 my bro has mac on his virago 920 and with in 20 miles of riding the pipes had already turned blue and his bike is in good tune

[portero72]

Originally posted by randy
I have a 79F with the MAC taper tip set, a bit more rumble than stock, but not loud and get 40MPG.

ditto what he said...i like the noise(not too much), and rejetted to match. no blueing and 40 mpg. works well enough for me. cheers

[Shuriken]

Mine must be a Mac?

http://singlebirds.com/ben/IMG_0271.JPG

It was an EBay purchase for like $75 bucks used. It is discolored and rusty. And, it rattles, too. It has one screw that is supposed to hold the rear plate in place, but it rattles.

I do like the looks of the this system. I do not have an oil cooler but can use the center stand.

Ben

[TADracer]

I have a mac 4 into 1 on my 79SF. Yep, singing the blues for about 4" out of the exhaust port.

The baffle did rattle so I took it out and looked for the wear pattern where it contacted the inside of the megaphone. I made a small hacksaw cut there and slightly bent the part out for a tight fit until I had to tap the bafle back into the pipe with a rubber mallet. Rattle is gone.

You will need to jet up about 3-4 sizes on the mains and 1 on the pilot jet with this system.

[motoman]

Nice set of stock pipes, headers and all on ebay right now.