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Originally posted by XJOK2PLAY
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Thanks, my only disappointment is that they squeal in the rain.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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I built these mufflers from 2 18" s/s automotive exhaust tips and a couple of 1 7/8" OD spiral strait through baffles I removed from another bike.Originally posted by Blueiguana86 View Post
They're pretty quiet when I'm just cruising but they crackle like a ford flathead V8 with straight pipes when I give it some juice. Also moved the sound behind me enough that it's acceptable.
Swedged the ends of the baffles so they fit snug in the 2 1/4" ID tips and wraped them in s/s wool to take out the biting cackle.
I think it sounds good, but that is just from where I sit. Never had anyone else ride it so I can hear it.Comment
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Really??? That's wild... but I know the fix for that...Originally posted by bikerphil View PostThanks, my only disappointment is that they squeal in the rain.
Don't ride in the rain...
I still like the way they look, though. See any improvement in dry braking performance, with the added venting?'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)
'79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby....
(Sold back to Maximan)
2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS
In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."Comment
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Greg,
For homemade mufflers, they look good!
I'll have to ride w/ ya pretty soon and see how loud they get...
man... you got that old Special looking pretty clean!'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)
'79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)
2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS
In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."Comment
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Thanks man!Originally posted by XJOK2PLAY View Post
Those Mac mufflers sounded like sh*t. I had to do something.
I hope you get through your trials and tribulation soon so you can keep your bike closer to you so we can get some riding in.
It was a nice day today. Saw a good part of Tulsa.
Wait, I mean I saw a LOT of Tulsa----and some of it was good.
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Yes, some improvement. Don't do much rain riding unless I get caught in in. The solid rotors didn't squeak in the rain, they also didn't stop.Originally posted by XJOK2PLAY View Post
Overall beter with them drilled.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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great start - I love it!!Comment
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Blueiguana86
looks amazing!!! looks like you are doing a great job! this is what i am doing to mine. i am struggling early on, but i hope to end up with a great bike! mine will have a little different paint, with hopefully some pin striping, bobber style seat, just a little pad on the fender for a ride (cause the wife says she isn't ever going to, but just in case she changes her mind and wants to go for a ride, she will have a seat), and wrap the pipes.1980 XS 1100 Special (working to be my daily ride)Comment
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hey thanks for all your input and props guys! ill be post more pics of progress every few days until shes done. i wanna do a lil picture montage and then a sick video at the end hahaComment
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