Jig is up!....take 2

makenzie71 · June 27, 2006, 09:36:25 PM

....anyway...

The exhaust alpha had sent my way got in earlier...skippy. I started work on building a jig to fit a bolt-in replacement so that will be available soon. I also went ahead and setup for a slip-on replacement but it'll require permanent modification to the stock exhuast (duh)...slip ons are available now, though (see f/s section of Mak's Kitchen for details).

I think I'm going to narrow it down to three options for the GS:

Slip-on replacement. This will require that the can be cut off at the weld + 1/2". There will be a slip on flange that slips over the stock tubing, but it'll be a tad loose to allow for good alignemt, then secure with a single band clamp. Can will then secure to the factory location, but it may be a bit closer to the swingarm and tire...I don't think it'll be an issue, though. If anyone can tell me how much clearance there is between the factory can and the swinger/tire I can clear it up now.

Full system replacement. This will be a full 2-1 system that bolts in place of stock. The system will be made of 45mm runners and a 60mm collector to continue to the can. Can will bolt up like stock.

Full high mount. Same as above, but with the can hugging the tail. I can't divulge too much about this one, yet, as I can't start fitment until I get a reliable test-bike in hand.

All exhausts will come with the carbon fiber cans.

The slip on will be $154 shipped anywhere in the US.

The bolt in replacement is $278 shipped anywhere in the US.

Specific pricing and details for the highmount will be released in time...target price is still $325.

The dual high mount I think is going to be abandoned as I feel plumbing it in might be a bigger hassle than I'm prepared to deal with. I'll update on that.

Some shots of the slip-on assembly and the jig.

Sold product will run a bit smoother. I don;t have any of my clamps or tooling here tonight. Just kind of had to slap it together "loose".

CirclesCenter · June 27, 2006, 09:58:55 PM

Mak, very very very nice work, this is coming from a guy who does metal sculpture on the side, and I say that i wouldn't mind having that in a gallery next to my works. (Maybe a little polish, but the industrial look could fly in some galleries.)

Still doing that little Buell-esque under bike one? That thing made me really hot.

I'm pinching my pennies two handed right now, I want I want I want!!!!!!!

Oh by the way Mak...

TadMC · June 27, 2006, 10:00:37 PM

Mak, Just a question, How old are you

makenzie71 · June 27, 2006, 10:05:09 PM

Not sure about the underbody one at the moment. That goes along with the high-mount...I need a bike with me full time to develope that. I dont think it's going to be up to par for anyone doing really hard riding...a right hander with the suspension bottomed out will drag the can.

As for clearance with the high mount...you'll have to lay the bike down for the can to touch. With the standard exhaust the can's moved in about 2.15". I think even there in order to drag the can you're going to be in trouble.

My driver's license says I'm 25...my mind says different...something about only sleeping on the weekends screws with me.

Wrecent_Wryder · June 28, 2006, 04:40:05 PM

4d

makenzie71 · June 28, 2006, 05:29:50 PM

If I can work it in then yeah I'll put a centerstand stop on it. I can't see why I can't.

Wrecent_Wryder · June 28, 2006, 06:23:48 PM

d4

makenzie71 · June 28, 2006, 06:32:53 PM

If you can do it with the stock headers you should be abl;e to do it with mine.

If not, then it's something I'll do my best to adress.

corndog67 · June 28, 2006, 07:36:21 PM

How loud is it?

makenzie71 · June 28, 2006, 07:52:17 PM

these aren't going to be built with noise-consideration. That being said, none of the systems should be very loud with the beffles in. All of them will be pretty noisy with the baffles out...the slip-on likely being the noisiest.

Wrecent_Wryder · June 29, 2006, 03:21:41 AM

e2

galahs · June 29, 2006, 07:47:21 AM

I love a good straight through muffler!

Just wondering if you've considered cutting open the stock can so we can all be horrified by the amount of restrictive bends and baffles it has in there.

makenzie71 · June 29, 2006, 09:19:34 AM

If everyone's interested in seeing then I'll slice her open.

onefastgs500 · June 29, 2006, 09:31:04 AM

mak what about twin pipes one out each side?we started scabbing up a set several years ago on the bike while on the dyno and the torque #'s were incredible even though we lost a couple of ponies on top they were quite short for best results(the header part )and then had reverse cone megaphones for silencing purposes.

makenzie71 · June 29, 2006, 09:34:33 AM

You mean two pipes on either side of the bike? Or one pipe on either side?

At any rate, neither is really feasible with what I have to use.

onefastgs500 · June 29, 2006, 09:39:48 AM

one pipe on each side

Alphamazing · June 29, 2006, 09:47:56 AM

Quote from: makenzie71 on June 29, 2006, 09:34:33 AM
At any rate, neither is really feasible with what I have to use.

What about when you get a test bike?

galahs · June 29, 2006, 10:03:34 AM

I'm keen on seeing the stock can sliced open too

galahs · June 29, 2006, 10:07:20 AM

Quote from: galahs on June 29, 2006, 10:03:34 AM
I'm keen on seeing the stock can sliced open too

Me three

Alphamazing · June 29, 2006, 10:08:44 AM

Quote from: galahs on June 29, 2006, 10:07:20 AM
Quote from: galahs on June 29, 2006, 10:03:34 AM
I'm keen on seeing the stock can sliced open too

Me three

I'd be interested in seeing it too. When I had my bike dynoed we couldn't get a tube down the pipe past the muffler.

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Jig is up!....take 2