SkeletonCycles said:
I just want to throw this out there.
For the cost of those pipes, you could buy a Miller Tig Welder (granted $1500 for a nice used one) and build a set yourself. I would rather spend the money on something I can use time and time again down the road rather than spend that much on pipes. Let's say it takes you 3 or 4 attempts at really dialing in your own pipes. The material and the welder add up to what you would pay to but that set of pipes. I understand there are some dynamics to air flow and such, but you have only so many angles to get the pipes to fit correctly. Do it yourself and take pride in it.
As remote as this possibility may be for me personally, I would love to do this.
However, not having much in the way of welding skills, and not currently possessing a pipe mandrel or pipe flaring tool, it’s not likely that I will be building my own pipes.
I did hit on a solution last year at the NYC IMS. I found a builder located in NYC who designs and builds stainless exhaust for Harley drag bikes.
We spoke for a while about my 961 and the problems I have with the SBN exhaust.
He agreed that it would be possible, actually simple, for him to modify the system for better fit and chain clearance.
His drag systems are all built from stainless so that would be no problem.
The problem is this guy is super busy with his normal builds that he really has no time for my tiny redesign job.
I’ll check later this autumn to see if I can schedule some time at his shop.
I’m not looking for maximum HP.
Just an attractive 2-into-1-into-2 system with reasonable cornering clearance, and no chain rubbing issues.
I want to retain the Dominator silencers too.
