They're also called lollipops. I've got to weld some for a friend later today.
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DIY Drag Pipes
- Thread starter dirtystanchez
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They're also called lollipops. I've got to weld some for a friend later today.
dirtystanchez
XS650 Enthusiast
I installed mine about 3/4" before the bevel of where it transitions from 1-3/4" to the smaller I.D.
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dirtystanchez
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That's funny.... "I have custom lollipops in my exhaust!" Can't wait to say that to someone.
Custom lollipops sounds a lot cooler that saying, "I've got custom washer baffles."
I'm sure it matters to a degree but I would think the most important thing is being sure both are the same. I always try to keep them hidden from view.
twowheelinjim
twowheelinjim
I'm now glad I kept those stock pipes... There will be a use for them. Bill, is the welded washer inside there to keep the baffle in or what?
bergoff
XS650 Addict
How well do they work? Do they just take the bark out of them? I have a set of headers coming and want to do something different.
dirtystanchez
XS650 Enthusiast
I haven't ran the bike yet with them so I don't know. It's not for sound dampening as much.
You can google or search the forum for more info........here's one link
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/exhaust.htm
The welded washer is the baffle. And it's adjustable so you can tune the exhaust.
The first I ever heard of them was at Myrtle Beach, SC where the cops would stick their night sticks or pieces of rod up your pipes to feel for baffles. If they didn't hit something you got a ticket. Turned out there was more to them than just fooling the cops.
bergoff
XS650 Addict
I haven't ran the bike yet with them so I don't know. It's not for sound dampening as much.
You can google or search the forum for more info........here's one link
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/exhaust.htm
Well that makes sense. And makes a nice baffle to keep the police happy.
dirtystanchez
XS650 Enthusiast
Yeah, it's a bit tricky. I cut short of what I want and then take them to the bench grinder.
If you stand the pipe up on the slash cut, you'll see where you need to trim it down. Worked for me.
Hope this helps.
If you stand the pipe up on the slash cut, you'll see where you need to trim it down. Worked for me.
Hope this helps.
