paulson_shawn
$hawn
I was looking at the XS Performance pipes on Mikes and I didn't see any mounting tabs. Do these pipes only bolt at the head?
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XS Performance head pipes?
- Thread starter paulson_shawn
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Yes, at least the 38 mm (1 1/2") OD pipes that I have on my XS only attach to the head. And to the mufflers obviously. I got them from Jerry Heiden in Holland, but Heiden and MikesXS have the same pipes.
So if you want to run "straight" pipes and no muffler they are not the best choice. But straight pipes are crap for performance anyway, so that isn't a real problem. The "Commando" or "XS1" mufflers from MikesXS or Heiden have a decent reputation and are fairly low price.
So if you want to run "straight" pipes and no muffler they are not the best choice. But straight pipes are crap for performance anyway, so that isn't a real problem. The "Commando" or "XS1" mufflers from MikesXS or Heiden have a decent reputation and are fairly low price.
downhiller
XS650 Member
Yes, only attach at the head and with my "Commando" mufflers there is one variable position mounting strap.
paulson_shawn
$hawn
Where does the strap on your guys commando mufflers bolt to?
Rear footpeg
downhiller
XS650 Member
Mine mounts to a tab welded to the frame.
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Hi All: I have the rather odd situation where the mufflers on my '76 C model are in good shape but the header pipes are dented, scraped and dinged. All I need are a set of stock header pipes.
I have looked carefully at the Mike's XS site and cannot figure out which ones fit with the stock mufflers. Any guidance - anyone got a set of stock pipes that are in good shape - to sell?
I have looked carefully at the Mike's XS site and cannot figure out which ones fit with the stock mufflers. Any guidance - anyone got a set of stock pipes that are in good shape - to sell?
