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1999 1200C Chop & 1250 Kit Rebuild

Discussion in 'Projects' started by Captaincalf, Apr 12, 2012.

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  1. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    How'bout blue under & white on top? maybe?? Would look great either way though.
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    Now that's one option I never considered, but would look nice! It's a whole lot easier to paint one base color on both side...
    Captaincalf, Sep 25, 2012
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    i just used black undercoating inside fenders. quiets the little rocks. but then again, i am red, black and chrome.

    you are looking good tho....keep it up, and do what YOU want to do.
    eieio4tn, Sep 25, 2012
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    Will do & thanks!
    Captaincalf, Sep 26, 2012
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    Pipes fitted

    The Hi-N-Tight pipes fit well after a little modification to the mounting brackets.

    What spark plugs would you guys recommend in a hot 1250?

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  7. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Capt the pipes look good on there
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  8. Captaincalf

    Captaincalf Active Member

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    Thanks! I hope the neighbors aren't too offended when I fire it up:rolleyes:
    Captaincalf, Oct 8, 2012
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    yesss...berry nice.
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  10. Captaincalf

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    Tank u berry much:D
    Captaincalf, Oct 8, 2012
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I hope the neighbors aren't too offended when I fire it up
    unless you live right on top of your neighbors fire it up LOL , I'AM out in the county but have a couple neighbors , but two of them ride & the other one has not said a word in the 9 years here :cool:
    cowboy, Oct 9, 2012
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    I do have close neighbors that are cool, but the others who don't know me yet will soon:D
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    LOL I've been working in the garage late & forget about time & crank up the bike around midnight , I'll get a call around 0800 :D
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    So far haven't gotten any complaints from neighbors or the school since I now make more "noise" with shortened baffles.

    Nice work, Cap't! Sorry, don't know what plugs to recommend or the gap . . . you got a special set up. Bet Lucifer would know.
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    Re: Pipes fitted

    Pipes look sharp:D like the heat shield.....

    Just a standard plug of your favorite brand gapped .038-.043" no need for fancy expensive plugs....you may need to go to a hotter or colder plug,but unlikely.....my hot rod Evo 10.5:1 static just used a standard Champion RA8HC
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    Re: Pipes fitted

    Thanks Lucifer, that's what I was figuring too so got the Autolites & will gap them at 38 thou to start cuz they'll open up some when they get hot anyways. If they act like glow plugs then I will go a step colder & thanks again!
    Captaincalf, Oct 11, 2012
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    Even though your pipes are curved on the ends, you could still put lollipops in if you find your mid range power is dropping off. Maybe you won't, though, but most who have straight pipes lose torque in the 3000 RPM range, give or take.

    The lollipops will increase the torque and have very little effect on the sound! Dyno & seat of the pants proven.
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    Yep, in order to tune it for more torque I order the small baffles that go with the straight pipes, but the wont fit the turnout. I think I'll need something flexible. What are the lollipops you're referring too?

    Thanks!
    Captaincalf, Oct 12, 2012
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    Exhaust Systems
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    WoW:eek: That's so simple I think I can do it:rolleyes:
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    LOL...Pretty Hi-Tech stuff eh;):roflmao:
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