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Title: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: SkyFive on August 16, 2014, 06:56:25 AM
I was fortunate to find a pair of Yoshimura slip on's on eBay that are in pretty good shape. I've always wanted a pair of these. I am in the process of repacking them and general restoration. Currently I'm disassembling and waiting on the fiberglass packing material. Here are the pictures;

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/545_16_08_14_5_38_49_0.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/545_16_08_14_5_38_51_1.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/545_16_08_14_5_38_54_2.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/545_16_08_14_5_38_57_3.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/545_16_08_14_5_39_00_4.jpeg)
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: aviationfred on August 16, 2014, 10:00:56 AM
Good find,  :hi:

Fred
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on August 16, 2014, 03:01:45 PM

Those are some DUUURRTTTYYY pictures (you filthy old soomka!)

Steve

Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 16, 2014, 03:39:04 PM
Instead of fiberglass packing, use scrub able stainless steel, and you will never have to repack them again.

Ever.
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: movenon on August 16, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
Also ceramic fiber is a good packing material. Nice mufflers. Pat will give you polishing instructions  :lol:... :drinks:
George
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: pdxfj on August 18, 2014, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 16, 2014, 03:39:04 PM
Instead of fiberglass packing, use scrub able stainless steel, and you will never have to repack them again.

Ever.

Really?  Ummm... interesting.. my muffler needs to be repacked.. I know people have used S/S.. didn't realize that was one of the more inexpensive options.. I take it you speak from experience?  :)
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 18, 2014, 03:30:23 PM
Hey Garth, yes, I've done it and it is expensive. I bought mine from Burns:
(http://www.burnsstainless.com/images/products/display/Scrubble.JPG)
http://www.burnsstainless.com/sm-scrubble.aspx (http://www.burnsstainless.com/sm-scrubble.aspx)

Wear gloves....
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: 56 CHEVY on August 19, 2014, 07:58:01 PM
I have the same cans. I like the nice throaty sound without being too loud. I always liked the looks of them too.
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: movenon on August 19, 2014, 08:45:24 PM
They look classy on the FJ. I wouldn't mind having a set myself.
George
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: Dads_FJ on August 19, 2014, 10:08:37 PM
I bought mine a loooong time ago brand new.  Still got 'em, they're a quality product.

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/morgan_zps60b8a876.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/morgan_zps60b8a876.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: JMR on August 19, 2014, 10:17:10 PM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 19, 2014, 10:08:37 PM
I bought mine a loooong time ago brand new.  Still got 'em, they're a quality product.

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/morgan_zps60b8a876.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/morgan_zps60b8a876.jpg.html)
Which of your kids will get the 39?. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: moparman70 on August 20, 2014, 01:09:27 AM
I have them too -- came on the bike and at first I wasn't sure I was keeping them.  But I grew to like them - they give the bike a throaty sound without being too loud for touring.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/596_20_08_14_12_07_25.jpeg)
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: Dads_FJ on August 20, 2014, 07:34:48 AM
Quote from: JMR on August 19, 2014, 10:17:10 PM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 19, 2014, 10:08:37 PM
I bought mine a loooong time ago brand new.  Still got 'em, they're a quality product.

Which of your kids will get the 39?. :biggrin:

Ha!  That 'ol thing?  Probably Nick (the one making the funny face).  Since the BSA was an old military bike - desert sand color under the red - He's 16 now and wants to be a Marine since he was 5!  The other two would prefer the FJ or the TDM even though the BSA is worth more.

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/1939%20bsa/DSC00601.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/1939%20bsa/DSC00601.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: 1fasteffjay on September 27, 2016, 10:02:42 AM
Just scored some yoshis for my '86!

Too late dad's fj... I picked up a tdm AND an fj!  :sarcastic:   By the way... when are we getting the ol british iron out?
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: Dads_FJ on September 27, 2016, 10:48:26 AM
Quote from: 1fasteffjay on September 27, 2016, 10:02:42 AM
Just scored some yoshis for my '86!

Too late dad's fj... I picked up a tdm AND an fj!  :sarcastic:   By the way... when are we getting the ol british iron out?

oh man, you're Killing me!

Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: aviationfred on September 27, 2016, 01:50:04 PM
The Yoshi slip-ons definitely have a unique tone to them, and they look great.

Great find  :good2:


Fred
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: 1fasteffjay on September 29, 2016, 05:49:50 PM
Indeed they do, Fred. I'm excited to get them repacked and mounted up!
Title: Re: Yoshimura exhaust
Post by: gumby302ho on October 04, 2016, 12:06:49 AM
 I have never heard an FJ with the yosh can's but I did hear alot of kawasaki's with them, they seem to be somewhat calm until all hell brakes loose when rev's went skyward is what I thought and remembered as a younger man. Amongst our group of friends they were the pipe's of choice back in the day. I would love to hear an FJ with those yosh pipes being spooled up!