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Old 11-08-2009, 11:32 AM
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I made my pipe in the upright position.I needed a piece of copper in the 45 degree without one end flanged.So i cut a piece out of an old set of handlebars. I also went to tractor supply and bought a $3.00 muffler and bored out the end a little and it slide right onto the silencer of the pipe.Drilled a whole and put a small bolt on. It did help with the popping noise these pipe's make.Its still a little loud but better.I was going to get some header wrap but its like $30.00. Any ideas on me not burning my leg?LOL!
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:18 PM
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That looks sweet man, I like that - much tidier that way and ya don't need to worry about the rocks like I do lol

What about some expanded aluminum mesh as a heat shield? It comes in a buncha different styles... I dunno if you've a metal shop supply nearby, but I've seen it at good hardware stores too. It's real easy to work with...
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:25 PM
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I rode it today with shorts on and its really not a factor. I mean ....I guess if you want to burn your leg you can. I still think some header wrap would be the best and easy, probably ugly,but also make it not so loud! my wife said it looked better down under the frame.I told her it looks more like a dirt bike. Heck women don't know sh**! LOL!
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Old 11-08-2009, 09:22 PM
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Default Re: SBP"s exhaust chamber upright position

How close is it to the spark plug boot?
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Old 11-08-2009, 09:56 PM
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Default Re: SBP"s exhaust chamber upright position

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I made my pipe in the upright position.I needed a piece of copper in the 45 degree without one end flanged.So i cut a piece out of an old set of handlebars. I also went to tractor supply and bought a $3.00 muffler and bored out the end a little and it slide right onto the silencer of the pipe.Drilled a whole and put a small bolt on. It did help with the popping noise these pipe's make.Its still a little loud but better.I was going to get some header wrap but its like $30.00. Any ideas on me not burning my leg?LOL!
Nice looking exhaust you got there...I have the same set up before but I decided to bring the SBP mufflers down because of heat towards my leg even if you have header wrapped the mufflers. Anyway here is a good wrap for your set up...BTW your plugs will burn if you have the mufflers too close...

Header Wrap Black-Fiberglass 50Ft~ Free Metal Zip Ties!:eBay Motors (item 200400713721 end time Nov-11-09 01:08:16 PST)
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:01 PM
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If you use that black header wrap, it gets black stuff all over you every time you touch it!!!
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:04 PM
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If you use that black header wrap, it gets black stuff all over you every time you touch it!!!
I agree I forgot to mention that...the black wraps will make your legs black also...
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Old 11-08-2009, 11:16 PM
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Summit Racing has 1" beige header wrap for $20, it's what I used.

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Old 11-08-2009, 11:43 PM
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Mote places that supply header wrap also sell a spray on clear coat that will help stop the color from rubbing off on you. It really is made to stop the wrap from shedding fibers and seal it.
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:10 AM
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its about an inch from the plug boot. I'll keep an eye on it.
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