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  • #1

    Partially Crushed Pipe

    The PO of my xj11 obviously laid it down or ran over something like a high curb. The result is a partially compressed left outside header pipe (#4?) The actual compression is under the bike so it does not look bad or even show.

    I am planning on pulling the exhaust system and painting it black this winter with high-heat paint as the chrome is discolored, scratched, rusty etc.

    I will probably replace it next year or so when I want to spend the $$.

    My question is this: Since it is not punctured and the bike seems to run well, is this an issue for performance or engine life?
    JimBoReeno
    My Ex!"Half-Breed"
    '82 XJ1100 Maxim with
    '80 XS1100SG Motor

    Current Bike
    2000 Indian Chief
    Millennium Edition
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  • #2
    Jimbo,

    Mine is the same way, on both sides. They almost look like they would be restricted, but good plug color and runs great.

    check out this thread.

    http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...&threadid=8296
    '82 Xj1100j

    "Ride for the Son"

    < )) ><

    John

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    • #3
      Re: Partially Crushed Pipe

      The stock dual exhaust flattens where it goes 2-into-1. Of course both sides are the same which may balance exhause resistances. I have a bike that had a set of headers that had a smashed No. 4 pipe that ran fine for years...

      Originally posted by jimboreeno

      My question is this: Since it is not punctured and the bike seems to run well, is this an issue for performance or engine life?
      Skids (Sid Hansen)

      Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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      • #4
        Thanks Guys

        It never fails that whatever question I have has already been discussed somewhere on this site!!

        What a wealth of info!

        Hey John... we are runnin out of days to ride! I did an oil change and took her out on Sunday for a couple of hours. Ran like a dream! As soon as the sun started looking low it got cold!
        JimBoReeno
        My Ex!"Half-Breed"
        '82 XJ1100 Maxim with
        '80 XS1100SG Motor

        Current Bike
        2000 Indian Chief
        Millennium Edition

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        • #5
          Jimbo,

          You are right, Sunday was such a busy day, but I was wanting to go so bad!

          I see its only going to be in the 50's this week, but with the sun shining it should be ok one of these days. I pm'ed you.
          '82 Xj1100j

          "Ride for the Son"

          < )) ><

          John

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          • #6
            If you gents ride this way, let me know!
            Don
            99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

            81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

            81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home

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            • #7
              We'll do Don

              And if your in the Nashville or north middle TN area let us know
              '82 Xj1100j

              "Ride for the Son"

              < )) ><

              John

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              • #8
                Sounds like a plan!
                JimBoReeno
                My Ex!"Half-Breed"
                '82 XJ1100 Maxim with
                '80 XS1100SG Motor

                Current Bike
                2000 Indian Chief
                Millennium Edition

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                • #9
                  I'm outside of Jackson in NW TN.
                  Don
                  99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

                  81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

                  81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home

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