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  • #1

    Exhaust: OEM or Jardine

    I just picked up an 81 Venturer and it is about as complete as I've seen in a while. It has the original exhaust, which are in really nice condition, and I have a set of Jardines.

    Just curious what the consensus is here, and I know this is an often brought up topic, but as far as sound is concerned, which do you all prefer?

    In my opinion the Jardines are as close to OEM as your going to get in aftermarket systems. However, I'm not completely thrilled with the look of the spaghetti. I'll likely sell which ever I don't keep on the bike, since my better half has been giving me the evil eye about all of the parts I have in the garage.

    Anyways, what's your opinion?

    And I'll try and post pics of the bike in the next week or so.

    Thanks,
    Kyle
    1980 xs1100G - Sold
    1981 Venturer - Stock
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    Stick with the OEM set..... better overall performance.
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
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    • #3
      Hot?

      That's what I was leaning towards, especially because of the condition they are in. Anyone with a Venturer have an issue with the exhausts heating up the bags/contents within? I know they have the heat shield on the bottom, but was curious as to its effectiveness. Haven't ridden it much to test this since we just got our first snow.
      1980 xs1100G - Sold
      1981 Venturer - Stock

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      • #4
        Originally posted by TheDuck View Post
        That's what I was leaning towards, especially because of the condition they are in. Anyone with a Venturer have an issue with the exhausts heating up the bags/contents within? I know they have the heat shield on the bottom, but was curious as to its effectiveness. Haven't ridden it much to test this since we just got our first snow.
        Not an issue for some 31+years. The Jardine Spagettis ARE a nice functioning exhaust, but IIRC, having the oil cooler lines on the Venturer won't allow head pipes on #1 and #4 to clear the cooler lines with out modifiying there location.
        81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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        • #5
          PM has been sent.
          1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
          1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
          1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
          1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
          1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

          Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by motoman View Post
            Not an issue for some 31+years. The Jardine Spagettis ARE a nice functioning exhaust, but IIRC, having the oil cooler lines on the Venturer won't allow head pipes on #1 and #4 to clear the cooler lines with out modifiying there location.
            Hi Kyle,
            I like the look of the Spaghetti pipes but as motoman points out and I can confirm they will not fit around the oil cooler lines without modification.
            Looking forward to seeing your pictures.
            Phil
            1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
            1983 XJ 650 Maxim
            2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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            • #7
              Exhaust

              No bag heat issues with 26K on the clock. OEM everything maintains the (resell) value of the bike.

              MP
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