Gents,
On my -77, I have these pipes, purchased from Jerry Heiden, but also sold by MikesXS:
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-chrome-xs-perf-headpipe-set.html
They work fine, but the fit is not very good. Viewed from forward, the RH pipe runs almost vertical, while the LH (alternator side) pipe points a bit outwards at the bottom as well. Funny enough, the mufflers end up symmetrical anyway. But my worst gripe with these pipes is the lower bend, it is too sharp, or differently put, has too small a bending radius to look "right" . I think that the bend radius should follow the engine cover radius better.
Anyway, I had a look at the Hoos racing website, and they also have a fairly sharp lower bend, while the upper bend is a nice, big radius. And Hoos only offers 1 3/4" pipes, while I prefer 1 1/2", or maybe 40 mm as an absolute maximum.
Any suggestions of where I can find headers that fit my requirements?
On my -77, I have these pipes, purchased from Jerry Heiden, but also sold by MikesXS:
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-chrome-xs-perf-headpipe-set.html
They work fine, but the fit is not very good. Viewed from forward, the RH pipe runs almost vertical, while the LH (alternator side) pipe points a bit outwards at the bottom as well. Funny enough, the mufflers end up symmetrical anyway. But my worst gripe with these pipes is the lower bend, it is too sharp, or differently put, has too small a bending radius to look "right" . I think that the bend radius should follow the engine cover radius better.
Anyway, I had a look at the Hoos racing website, and they also have a fairly sharp lower bend, while the upper bend is a nice, big radius. And Hoos only offers 1 3/4" pipes, while I prefer 1 1/2", or maybe 40 mm as an absolute maximum.
Any suggestions of where I can find headers that fit my requirements?