Has anyone ever used a 2 inch exhaust?

Exactly what the title says. Has anybody ever used 2 inch exhaust on an XS650? I've searched on here and on the web and cant find anything. just wondering how it run and sound.

I would say 2" is far too wide for this engine capacity. It would result in very poor performance due to its inability to efficiently remove exhaust gas.

1.25" ID is stock, 1.5" is a good upgrade, 1.75" usually need port work or torque optimisers (inserts) http://www.mikesxs.net/product/07-0769.html to work well. A double wall setup similar to stock with condensatin drain holes could be used, say a 2" over a 1.5" but the flanges would have to be custom made. IMHO I don't think a pipe almost as large as the bore would have the right look..... not to mention the performance, the engine's not big enough. Not sayin' it CAN'T be done though.

mite as well not even have pipes.

Salty Dog said:

Exactly what the title says. Has anybody ever used 2 inch exhaust on an XS650? I've searched on here and on the web and cant find anything. just wondering how it run and sound.

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............................ hi no i have not but i do run 45mm light guage stainless steel exhaust on both sides with alloy tracker muffles,,, and i don,t suffer with any motor probems running them the bike purrs regards oldbiker........................... so but i thought i,d add this tit bit ,,, my 45mm o.d. st .st light guage all came from a plumping mob that sold stuff to back up their tradesmen ,,, it could be worth trying ,,,, i just tacked mine together and then tigged it ,,, as there was nothing at the time it wasn,t expensive to buy the sections needed regards oldbiker

Same here, 'cept we'uns call it 1 3/4", runs great, just be prepared for 'reversion' issues. A 2" aughta sound 'throaty'!