117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
I may be able to give a comparison later this summer. I will start off the new build with my Fat Cat and then swap them to the Bub 7 duals with the crossover. I'll see if I can swap them when on the dyno so as to get a good comparison.
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
I'm going to be testing my 124" with the Rinehart 2-1 that I have plus we'll be trying both the S&S 640G cams which I originally purchasedand a set of Woods 9FG's I just bought. I'm hoping the RH 2-1 performs as well as it sounds but well see. My brother in laws 120" runs extremely well with the RH true duals but with quite a bit of baffle work (cutting and welding) to get it there. If time and money permits, I'd like to swap the RH true duals off my brother in-laws 120" but not sure how far we'll get.
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
Should be back together this weekend to start breaking in. I'm trying to make it the week of the 26th of May but it may end up waiting until the following week. Need to upgrade the clutchbefore I take it up as well so still trying to decide on that. Are you looking to make a change on your bike with regards to exhaust?
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
John, keep the Fatcat...thats my .02 hahah...With you build it may be robbing a few hp on top, but thats not where the fun is!!!!! you want it all down low and midrange so these things feel much faster than they are.
Another pipe i like on bigger builds is the roadrage. Joe tuned a buddy's 103 with it so maybe give him a ring. They have a unique tq curve to them as well, but tend to let hp run out the other side more while only taking a bit from the bottom...Another loud pipe too...
Another pipe i like on bigger builds is the roadrage. Joe tuned a buddy's 103 with it so maybe give him a ring. They have a unique tq curve to them as well, but tend to let hp run out the other side more while only taking a bit from the bottom...Another loud pipe too...
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
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John, keep the Fatcat...thats my .02 hahah...With you build it may be robbing a few hp on top, but thats not where the fun is!!!!! you want it all down low and midrange so these things feel much faster than they are.
Another pipe i like on bigger builds is the roadrage. Joe tuned a buddy's 103 with it so maybe give him a ring. They have a unique tq curve to them as well, but tend to let hp run out the other side more while only taking a bit from the bottom...Another loud pipe too...
John, keep the Fatcat...thats my .02 hahah...With you build it may be robbing a few hp on top, but thats not where the fun is!!!!! you want it all down low and midrange so these things feel much faster than they are.
Another pipe i like on bigger builds is the roadrage. Joe tuned a buddy's 103 with it so maybe give him a ring. They have a unique tq curve to them as well, but tend to let hp run out the other side more while only taking a bit from the bottom...Another loud pipe too...
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
Have 2-1 on my 127, hard for me to tell, new bike to me and only a couple of hundred miles on it. The book on the Ultima's , and I suspect on most big engines, is that they are very sensitive to type of exhaust and can loose as much as 40 % power w/ wrong system. Has a lot of power and the louder 2-1 helps hide a lot of engine noise.
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
Thanks to all who posted.....this is all good info. My builds are always a "work in progress". Just looking into other options at the moment, but also wondering what's out there that really works. PLease keep the good input coming.
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RE: 117 builds and bigger-What pipes to run?
I don't know if you can really have the best of both worlds with the stock gearing of the 07-08.
I think Bassani road rage 2-1 and an "evolution" gear reduction is the answer.
Just .02
I think Bassani road rage 2-1 and an "evolution" gear reduction is the answer.
Just .02