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Has anyone tried the Dunstall mufflers sold by JC Whittney on a 4-2 exhaust system? They have the look I am after, and the price was ok. But I do not know about the airflow through them. I would like to hear from anyone who has tried these please. Thanks
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1980 xs1100g mostly. "Adrenalize - the Yamaha I always wanted to be able to order"
Modified frame, side covers, seat, back rest, engine, carbs, airbox, hoses, headlight assembly, turn signals, mirriors, handle bars, grips, v rated tires, gauges, homemade 4-2 exhaust system, leather upholstery, custom paint including True Fire Flames air brush work. A 25 year dream realizied.
"It ain't braggin if you can do it" Muhammad Ali -
Yes, I have a buddy who's run them on his '79 Standard for a while now, and likes them. They look & sound good.
I've personally bought and ran the slash cuts on my XJ for a while.... liked them, just didn't care for the universal mounting bracket setup they provided. Allowed the mufflers to shake at the end too much, and I couldn't keep them mig welded. Big hassel. Finally scored a nice stock XJ exhuast system... and that was the end of my exhaust troubles.
Plus, one thing to keep in mind that I discovered.... you lose the crossover pipe that joins the 2 mufflers together, and most don't have good bracketing.
Made it tough for me to keep them on the bike. And I had tried 2 times to have them professionally migged, too. Finally gave up.
You also lose little things, too... like the rubber bumpers for the side & center stand. It was amazing how much I missed them when I got 'em back! Guess it's the little things...
JCW's look & sound good, though. If you can rig 'em to stay on. My buddy's never had any problems the way I did w/ his standard... and they look real close to stock.
HTH's ya.
Bob'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)
'79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby....
(Sold back to Maximan)
2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS
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Thanks, I got a set. I am going to use the stock exhaust and try to keep the crossover, if I can. I will try to remember to take pictures as I go, incase it works out well.
Larry1980 xs1100g mostly. "Adrenalize - the Yamaha I always wanted to be able to order"
Modified frame, side covers, seat, back rest, engine, carbs, airbox, hoses, headlight assembly, turn signals, mirriors, handle bars, grips, v rated tires, gauges, homemade 4-2 exhaust system, leather upholstery, custom paint including True Fire Flames air brush work. A 25 year dream realizied.
"It ain't braggin if you can do it" Muhammad AliComment
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Hey guys, I have posted another thread " anyone interested in 4-2 exhaust"
about these mufflers. I have since used them with some modifications to reproduce a 4-2 exhaust system as close to factory is I can, and only spent $110.00. It worked out great, with all the modifications. Anyone interested should check out the other thread, as I will be writting and posting the details of the mod.1980 xs1100g mostly. "Adrenalize - the Yamaha I always wanted to be able to order"
Modified frame, side covers, seat, back rest, engine, carbs, airbox, hoses, headlight assembly, turn signals, mirriors, handle bars, grips, v rated tires, gauges, homemade 4-2 exhaust system, leather upholstery, custom paint including True Fire Flames air brush work. A 25 year dream realizied.
"It ain't braggin if you can do it" Muhammad AliComment
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I'll want to see it...Originally posted by hightec_redneck View PostSkids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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