the_nutt
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The only problem I have with my '72 XS2 is that it bogs a bit in the mid-rpm range when accelerating anywhere about 1/4 throttle. I know that most bikes will bog if I try to WOT from low rpm's, but I don't think this bogging is normal.
I'm running Mikes cone filters and straight pipes. Mains have been bumped up to #140's and a plug chop shows correct mixture. The bike also starts first kick every time, and idles like a dream. Occasionally when it is really hot it will idle a bit high, but just steady around ~2,000 rpm, not runaway idle.
I bought baffles like these from Lowbrow (attached image). When I first put them in complete the bike would barely run. Too much baffling I assumed. I slowly shortened the baffles to where the red line is in the picture. It now runs with that much baffle, and the bogging is minimal now, but it sounds terrible. Kindof sickly.
What are you guys' experiences, what are you running? Can I have a nice sound AND proper back pressure without a muffler, or will I have to break down and rethink my exhaust system?
I'd like to hear how your bike performs, what exhaust you have, and what your jetting is if possible. Many thanks, gentlemen.
Cody
TL;DR Straight-piped XS2 runs great but bogs mid rpm range, baffles sound like shit. Have you found a happy medium?
I'm running Mikes cone filters and straight pipes. Mains have been bumped up to #140's and a plug chop shows correct mixture. The bike also starts first kick every time, and idles like a dream. Occasionally when it is really hot it will idle a bit high, but just steady around ~2,000 rpm, not runaway idle.
I bought baffles like these from Lowbrow (attached image). When I first put them in complete the bike would barely run. Too much baffling I assumed. I slowly shortened the baffles to where the red line is in the picture. It now runs with that much baffle, and the bogging is minimal now, but it sounds terrible. Kindof sickly.
What are you guys' experiences, what are you running? Can I have a nice sound AND proper back pressure without a muffler, or will I have to break down and rethink my exhaust system?
I'd like to hear how your bike performs, what exhaust you have, and what your jetting is if possible. Many thanks, gentlemen.
Cody
TL;DR Straight-piped XS2 runs great but bogs mid rpm range, baffles sound like shit. Have you found a happy medium?
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