Pipe
#1
#3
RE: Pipe
I did it to mine. I used a 1 1/8" hole saw from home depot. I was really after the 1 1/4" (the largest you can fit) but could not find one that size for metal. The biggest problem I ran into was finding a power drill extension long enough to get to the baffle. I wound up using a long 1/4" ratchet extension. IMO the bike sounded great with one hole on each side and the exhaust valve cables removed. I would say a little louder, and a bit deeper than a Yosh RS-5. It has a sexy deep tone under 4K and fkn screams in the upper revs. (you can hear it just fine over 120 MPH wind noise [sm=tongue.gif]) If you do it, use a hole saw or nothing at all. I first tried using a large drill bit and made a honeycomb pattern in the baffle and it sounded like ****. (sounded like an air hose from a compressor)
I have done more to my exhaust since then, but for the time and effort, I was very pleased with the results the hole saw gave me. I say go for it....
I have done more to my exhaust since then, but for the time and effort, I was very pleased with the results the hole saw gave me. I say go for it....
#5
RE: Pipe
Be sure to have your bike tuned correctly if you do the mod tho.
I do know a guy who put a slash cut in his exhaust and runs it w/o a muffler..Loud as f*ck but I think it is cool. He said he had to have it adjusted abit.
That mod may not work for your application tho ..sorry that 's all I know
I do know a guy who put a slash cut in his exhaust and runs it w/o a muffler..Loud as f*ck but I think it is cool. He said he had to have it adjusted abit.
That mod may not work for your application tho ..sorry that 's all I know
#6
RE: Pipe
Not for nothing, but that is ghetto. You shouldn't risk messing up the bike/pipe. And I'm not saying this b/c your a girl (I am one too), I'm saying it b/c if your like me, you'll freak if you put a scratch in it, or if it's too loud, etc. You should shop around (ebay) and I'll ask my friend what he can do for you price wise.
#7
RE: Pipe
ORIGINAL: pitsvtec
Not for nothing, but that is ghetto. You shouldn't risk messing up the bike/pipe. And I'm not saying this b/c your a girl (I am one too), I'm saying it b/c if your like me, you'll freak if you put a scratch in it, or if it's too loud, etc. You should shop around (ebay) and I'll ask my friend what he can do for you price wise.
Not for nothing, but that is ghetto. You shouldn't risk messing up the bike/pipe. And I'm not saying this b/c your a girl (I am one too), I'm saying it b/c if your like me, you'll freak if you put a scratch in it, or if it's too loud, etc. You should shop around (ebay) and I'll ask my friend what he can do for you price wise.
#8
RE: Pipe
I agree with nick0..if you modify it, be sure to have it tuned to accomodate and maximize your mods. A reputable bike shop can hook that up for you for under $50 or you can do it yourself armed with a handy dandy repair manual . Good job on being mechanically inclined...so few women are [sm=hail.gif]
#9
RE: Pipe
Thanks my hubby loves that I am also, and you are right pits we are a like. I would get pissed if the littlest thing happens to my bike, but it's just not loud enough. I guess I could blame that on the Vance and Hines pipe I had on my last bike, but for some reason I just perfer to work on my own stuff.