Best Exhaust Alternative?

[Bulldog9]

I'm going to need a new exhaust system soon, and was wondering about the collective wisdom on which way to go. Believe it or not, I am still on y original stock exhaust (120K miles & 31 years)

All I am finding are MAC systems, I remember these being the cheapest options about 10 years ago, is this it if I want new?

Should I go 4-1 or keep it 4-2?

[newc4]

Steve,

There is a recent thread on this, within the past couple of days. Do a search and you'll come across it.

[raqumup]

i put a MAC 4 to 2 on mine and i like it.

[CatatonicBug]

I still say this place is the way to go. Exact replicas of the OEM system.

[jmnjrpa]

Say Bug,

Have you priced those systems? Are they double wall?

[Bulldog9]

I still say this place is the way to go. Exact replicas of the OEM system.

They look great, but how much do they cost?

[CatatonicBug]

I am sending him a message (translated into German via Google) to ask those very questions. I'll let you know when I hear back.

All I know is that a good exhaust system is going to be expensive (over $300-$400), and if these are set exactly the same as the OEM pipes, it's worth every penny to get the original look, as well as the tuning correct.

[crazy steve]

I still say this place is the way to go. Exact replicas of the OEM system.

He's listed these on EBay a few times... IIRC, the opening price was like $1200...

'78E original owner

[RODS454]

Campbell X-Pipe

$579.95
see here: http://www.x-pipe.com/motorcycle.html
BTW, has anyone used these?

[jholbrook5664]

i have v max cans on mine they work great but need some love to put on

[crazy steve]

$579.95
see here: http://www.x-pipe.com/motorcycle.html
BTW, has anyone used these?

I wonder if you need a remote oil filter with these? If sure looks like you'd have to pull the exhaust to change it if you didn't go remote.

Intrigueing design though...

'78E original owner

[GARTHXS]

Seems like I could get a whole other bike for what the pipes cost these days, I guess I will Just look for one with good exhaust

[CatatonicBug]

Seems like I could get a whole other bike for what the pipes cost these days, I guess I will Just look for one with good exhaust

The difference is whether you want a "good" exhaust, or a "perfect" one. When doing a restoration, you want something that is absolutely flawless, with no scratches, dents or even a HINT of rust. IMO, it's important that it look exactly like the originals too, or it's not a true "restoration". I would even be concerned that the replacement exhaust wouldn't have the original Yamaha part number stamped into it. But that's just the purist in me.

[BAINXS]

$579.95
see here: http://www.x-pipe.com/motorcycle.html
BTW, has anyone used these?

Those look BAD ASS!! I may just try one of those. Converting my 79 into a cafe racer, and this is just what I was looking for, but I will do some more investigation
If and when I get them I will post the pics and review...