exhaust

So basically my right exhaust pipe blows smoke. It is not a lot and it has done it since I got it last year. It is just the right exhaust. I have heard that this might be because my right cylinder is loosing compression. I'm not really sure. I'm just wondering what you guys think about it and...

In my ongoing effort to exorcise the PO's questionable upgrades, I'm trying to ditch the 2 into 1 performance header for a set of dual pipes. There's a 1975 XS getting parted out locally. I was wondering if the head pipes would be useable on my 83. And for something completely different...

Hi All, I currently have the 26" commando exhaust from Mikes but was looking at some alternatives. If you have experience with any of these or know what the advantages/disadvantages might be, I appreciate advice: A. 18" performance adjustable reverse cone (not sure I get the adjustable...

So I got a set of 2-1 right side pipes from one of the members here on the forum. They are a bit beat up but they are repainted and are going to be covered anyway. My issue is, and the seller doesn't remember, they are missing something. When I mount them they fit on, but slide all the...

So, my buddy and I started the bike up with not too much effort and now have a bit of an issue. It will start up but then the right exhaust pipe starts to smoke about 5" from the engine. The pipes are wrapped if that makes a difference. We took the temperature of both pipes and the right side...

I bought a 1979 XS650 special from a local fellow, bike has some goodies in it (PMA kit, new clutch etc). He installed the XS performance pod filters, and gutted the factory mufflers (end caps are on there, but I removed them today... seems to have run a tad better) Anyway, I know I will need...

The right side exhaust is more powerful than that of the left when idling. I checked the carb system everything is fine. I was told it could be the main and float pilots. I dont really know much about it. Any ideas as to why this is happening.

I got this idea from a similar thread over at the SOHC4 forums. Post up pics and, when possible, opinions or reviews of different exhaust systems, past and present. I'll start with a few that I've personally used. MikesXS head pipes and eBay Dunstall replica pipes. Ran great, but I was...

They all do that...I know. So I've got this '78 Standard with a pretty decent (considering the rest of the bike) exhaust that I'd like to use again but every joint is stuck. If I could get it off the bike I could get some room to "work" the joints but she won't clear. I *could* try to remove...

Has anyone popped for the stainless headers from Mike's? I have the "performance" 2-1 setup with the free-flowing stubby megaphone and it is rusting lustily. It also sounds like shit. I'm thinking of taking it to work and blasting it clean and giving it the flat black treatment, but it doesn't...

I just purchased a 1980 xs650 Special II and I am having issues with a high idle speed. you can see the thread here: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40368&highlight=lucille When riding, as I pull in the clutch, the idle shoots up to about 3-4000 rpm. When I kill it at high...

Has anyone tried the Delkevic 2 into 1 exhaust ? It looks really neat. A friend at work bought one for his Z1 and said it was real poor quality , I am curious to learn if the XS one is also crap .....anyone ??

I bought a second hand set of omar's half mile pipes off Ebay unfortunately they didn't come with the collars/flanges(I never know the right term for these)so when I offer the pipes up to the exhaust ports they are not a tight fit at all and seem way too small,do the collars take up the slack is...

I am looking to put some mufflers on my pandemonium yo-mama pipes. I really like the quality, sound, and reputation of Cone Engineering's products. I am curious if anyone has used or heard a set of their Mini Megaphone mufflers. I like the fact they are 1.5" permanently installed perforated...

I got a tc bros diy exhaust kit. I like the way they did that blue and white hardtail bike in their album. Anyone used their kit to make one look like that and could give me some info on their build. I serched our forum here and found 0 zip threads on how to use their diy kit. Ill attach a...

Hey guys, I'm working on an 78 XS650 Special with a 2-1 exhaust. The problem I'm having is that the i.d for the muffler is 2". Does anyone know who makes a muffler with a 2". Most mufflers I have come across are 1.5 or 1.75". Are there reducers out there to bring it down to 1.75? Cheers Dan

Hi, I'm at the point in my project that I'm fitting the exhaust. I bought this rusty project a couple of years ago and got some nice Commando Specialties Peashooter mufflers, Mikes header pipes for stock replacement and some up-sweeps. The sweeps are a popular Triumph part I've learned...

I came across this today flipping thru a book and thought it might be helpful to some. Alot cheaper vs the tcbros and others kits you come across....now of course you dont get the flanges.....but if you wanted to use your existing stock ones, heres an option...

not too bad for $100 id say. motor looks like a fresh rebuild but never fired...everything hasnt been put back together yet but there is fresh sealant everywhere.

So Im ready to get an exhaust for the little chop im making, I swear there were more exhaust set ups when I first started this project last year. Just looking for something high, like the "yo mama" pipes... but cant find anything searching the web. Anyone know of any sites I can look at some...