79josh81
XS650 Addict
Anyone on here completely remove the back half of their exhausts on both sides and essentially just run the headers? Pros? Cons? Adjustments needed?
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Running Only Stock headers
- Thread starter 79josh81
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Expect tuning problems.
Do a forum search on "open headers"...
Do a forum search on "open headers"...
https://outdoorpowerdirect.com/prod...MIy4TGpMvX3QIVg7rACh0gXAd1EAQYDiABEgI2QfD_BwE
Find a way to stuff these into those headers and it will run better, I'm serious.
Scott
Find a way to stuff these into those headers and it will run better, I'm serious.
Scott
79josh81
XS650 Addict
I know there's going to have to be some carb tuning but is it do-able?
79josh81
XS650 Addict
Has anyone else ever used these when they ran just the stock headers? And what would be the payoff to using these?
I'm working on it, or something similar, with about an 8" extension/cover at the end of the headers. The benefit would be back pressure, easier carb tuning and quieter.
Scott
79josh81
XS650 Addict
Are you just going to weld them in there? Or actually weld in a threaded piece for them to screw into?
Sure. Think of it like a "lomcevak". It's been done...
79josh81
XS650 Addict
I had to google that, and if I googled it right I’m not feeling super confident now. Lol
79josh81
XS650 Addict
My goal is short loud pipes for a bobber build that won’t break the bank. I’m open to suggestions if there’s a better route to take.
I'm not sure yet. Probably not weld them. Maybe connect to that pipe fitting with something that can be wedged into the header. I bought two of them to look at. The weld/crimp on the can is too big to fit into the extensions that I bought. Might be easier to build from scratch. But I am going to experiment with something about that restrictive. Those mufflers still may work with a few alterations.
Scott
Sure, you can simply cut off the mufflers, and it'll be loud, but won't run well. That "open headers" search should keep you busy for awhile...
79josh81
XS650 Addict
So how do guys run short pipes? I can’t imagine all their bikes run like shit so what’s the secret? And yes, busy is what I’ve been with that search.
79josh81
XS650 Addict
You have to keep me posted on what you end up doing and how well it works out.
