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  • Muffler issue

    Exhaust = header, it goes into engine
    Muffler = chrome shiny thing

    Ok. I will try to set up a 4-2 system on the 79 special. On page 4 of this thread Mashermoto shows us how it's done. http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ufflers&page=4

    I ordered from Ben the same ones as Mashermoto used, the supertrapp 443-2217 with the 2.25" inlet. Then I went on ebay and ordered a second supertrapp but made a mistake and ordered the 443-2017 that has the 2" inlet.

    My header diameter is 1.5 where the supertrapps would connect with the header.

    Should I return the one I bought on ebay and exchange for 443-2217 with the 2.25" inlet. or can the bike survive with one muffler inlet bigger than the other?
    Frame: 79 XS1100S
    Engine: 81 XS1100S
    Carbs: 78-79 BS34

    Gf bike: 78 XS650S
    Carbs: 70-79 BS38

    Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

  • #2
    I'd like to know the answer too...anybody?????
    1980 XS650G Special-Two
    1993 Honda ST1100

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    • #3
      Personally I wouldn't do it. It could throw the entire engine out of balance.
      _________________________________________
      1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
      Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.. Don't mess with Lola.
      Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
      1981 XS11000SH being used for parts (Sold off)

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      2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC with over 120K miles. All mine.

      Currently traveling the country with an aluminum can in tow and a motorcycle in the truck bed in search of the perfect road.

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      • #4
        yeah my thoughts were that you need to have equal backpressure...on both sides....my initial reaction was ..if it were me..I'd send it back and get the correct muffler...just want to hear the opinions of the cognoscenti...
        1980 XS650G Special-Two
        1993 Honda ST1100

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        • #5
          You should return both mufflers and get a pair with 1.5" inlets....

          Moto used the 2.25" inlets because he was using an aftermarket MAC exhaust as his base that has a 2.25" outlet, not the OEM Yamaha pipes. You're going to have a tough time making the transition from the 1.5" to the larger muffler.
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          • #6
            oh great. wrong mufflers.
            Frame: 79 XS1100S
            Engine: 81 XS1100S
            Carbs: 78-79 BS34

            Gf bike: 78 XS650S
            Carbs: 70-79 BS38

            Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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            • #7
              thats not what I want to hear either...
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • #8
                81 muffs ARE your issue my friend. They do NOT have an ounce of collector extnsion like the 80 and earlier pipes did.
                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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                • #9
                  Originally posted by motoman View Post
                  81 muffs ARE your issue my friend. They do NOT have an ounce of collector extnsion like the 80 and earlier pipes did.
                  Glad to hear about your recovery motoman.
                  My main issue is I dont do enough research before clicking BUY!
                  Frame: 79 XS1100S
                  Engine: 81 XS1100S
                  Carbs: 78-79 BS34

                  Gf bike: 78 XS650S
                  Carbs: 70-79 BS38

                  Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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