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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Coty, Aug 18, 2016.

  1. Coty

    Coty Member

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    Has anyone seen the video of the xj 650 maxim with 4 turnouts off the header pipes? It sounds wicked, may be a good weekend project.....
     
    Coty, Aug 18, 2016
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    video link?
     
    desmotom, Aug 19, 2016
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    I haven't seen the video, but I think that what I did with my exhaust is similar to what you're describing. After seeing what it does when started in a gravel driveway I may nickname it the street sweeper...have yet to get it out on the road, still waiting for a couple parts.


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    82yamabob, Aug 19, 2016
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  4. Coty

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    That's it 82yamahabob. I done mine the same. Sounds pretty good that way
     
    Coty, Aug 20, 2016
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  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I wouldn't think it sounds good that way. In my opinion it would sound too loud that way.
     
    hogfiddles, Aug 31, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    It's counterintuitive (most complex things are, unfortunately), but open exhaust can (often) inhibit the flow of gasses out of the combustion chamber. More noise, less power.
     
    k-moe, Aug 31, 2016
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    I'd hate having a bike with an exhaust like this in my neighbourhood.
     
    quebecois59, Aug 31, 2016
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    So do your neighbors.
     
    Xjrider92117, Aug 31, 2016
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    Haters gonna hate. I think it sounds good, and it only cost me a couple bucks for some j-turns, a couple minutes with a sawzall, and a couple more minutes with a welder. Looked good enough without the wrap, but I don't like getting burned when I can avoid it.

    Honestly, I've ridden louder bikes, and I'm not going to be riding it home at 2am and revving the s*** out of it in the driveway. I mean, come on guys, I'm not the rambunctious youth I once was.
     
    82yamabob, Sep 10, 2016
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    My neighbors don't hate my xj, but it has never started once while I've lived here. How does the old adage go, dead motorcycles make great neighbors?
     
    MattiThundrrr, Sep 11, 2016
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