1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.
Bike Talk Motorcycle Forum is For Sale Welcome to Bike Talk

Home made exhaust ?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by larry, Apr 15, 2005.

  1. larry

    larry New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2004
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hi Everyone,
    This is for the ones who can't really afford to buy a $400 or more exhaust for their motorcycle. My wife and I kept looking into different prices and exhaust systems for awhile. I watch what everyone writes about exhaust. Well, I just went to Auto Zone and bought 2-2 inch X 24 inch chrome pipes with reducers to fit my 2004 FXD. Then I went to the neighborhood motorcycle shop and bought 2-2 inch steel baffles. I drilled the pipes to put the baffles in about 4 inches and I opened them up except for the last 2 sets of plates to baffle the exhaust. Last year I had a shop rejet my bike when I took out the plate in the stock mufflers. By opening up the steel baffles and leaving the last two sets of plates doing their job, my bike has the sound I want, the power is still there, the looks are there, and I don't see any indication of having to go through rejetting my bike again. I just wanted to let you all know that we are very happy with the outcome and I don't have $35 in it.
    Larry
    larry, Apr 15, 2005
    #1
  3. RocketCityRider

    RocketCityRider New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2004
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Huntsville, AL
    Pictures?

    Sounds cool. Can you post some pictures?
    RocketCityRider, Apr 16, 2005
    #2
  4. voodoo1

    voodoo1 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2004
    Messages:
    525
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Ohio
    for real!!

    gotta see this..sounds great for custom parts and thinking!!!
    voodoo1, Apr 16, 2005
    #3
  5. larry

    larry New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2004
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hi RocketCityRider and voodoo1,
    I have to get ahold of my stepdaughter to take pictures of the exhaust and show me how to put it in here so you can see it. I'll try to have her do this as soon as possible. You'll have to wait a few days for me to get her help.
    larry
    larry, Apr 16, 2005
    #4
  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    Heck Paulie and Vinnie make exhaust all the time, LOL

    All you need is pipes, a bender, a welder and a chromer LOL

    Actually once you get into the larger motors it's one of the better ways to go for performance exhaust.
    hotroadking, Apr 19, 2005
    #5
  7. RocketCityRider

    RocketCityRider New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2004
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Huntsville, AL
    Performance exhaust....

    I doubt if Paulie and Vinnie know anything about "performance exhaust".
    They make exhaust that looks good and fits the theme of the bike they are building with very little regard to it's performance.
    -RCR
    RocketCityRider, Apr 20, 2005
    #6
  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    Yes that's true it's a designer pipe series, but point was if those two numbnuts can build an exhaust then with a little time and help anyone should be able to put one together, question is how will it perform.

    There are a couple of guys I know that have software that will give the exact length and diameter of the pipes you should build to optimize power.

    Pretty involved stuff though.

    Guess I'll haveto get my size 13's out and get busy!
    hotroadking, Apr 20, 2005
    #7
  9. larry

    larry New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2004
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hi People,
    I and my stepdaughter have tried to send a picture ( 2 ) and for some reason we can't get it to work. I am not experienced enough and she doesn't know how either. It makes me angry that I have such an exhaust and no one but friends are able to see how nice it works. SORRY!!!
    Larry
    larry, May 1, 2005
    #8

Share This Page

XenPorta © Jason Axelrod from 8WAYRUN.COM