Scored a set of Ducati Monster mufflers real cheap. They did not have mounting brackets but take bolt-on brackets. Looked like the location for the brackets was good for mounting on the FJ so I snatched them up. Whipped up a 1/4" aluminum spacer and 1/8" aluminum bracket, picked up some stainless steel hardware, hung them on, and found all that was needed was a 6" mid pipe. Used 1-3/4" flex pipe to see how things fit. Made a bushing from a copper pipe fitting from the local ACE hardware for the muffler inlet as it was about 2mm smaller on the OD than the collector outlet.
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Had the FJ apart for fork seals when I put them on. After the front end was back together I fastened the headlight, tank and seat on and took it for a short spin. They don't sound as "cool" as they look (IMO) but sound better than stock.
Wasn't going to post anything until I had everything back on the bike, but as fate would have it, developed a stuck float in one carb after syncing. Looks like it will remain naked for a while longer.
Interesting note - I searched the part number on the mufflers to see which year/model Monster they came from. Found out they are from a 1999 M900 and the price for new is $893 each. Counting the SS hardware, flex pipe and clamps I'm into them for about $40. That will go up a little when I fit permanent mid pipesbut will still be a bargain.
GT
Looks good and a great deal. BigR
Awesome mod, they look great. :hi: and very inexpensive.
Fred
Thanks fellers. I noticed my wife left a can of Bud Lite on the lift - hope that doesn't offend anyone here. :sarcastic: Fred, I used your idea for the LED cluster lights while I had everything exposed. Like you, I went with the red. Haven't had it out at night yet but pleased with the daytime look. Thanks for posting that.
GT
Quote from: cyclenutk75 on July 06, 2013, 03:33:06 PM
Thanks fellers. I noticed my wife left a can of Bud Lite on the lift - hope that doesn't offend anyone here. :sarcastic: Fred, I used your idea for the LED cluster lights while I had everything exposed. Like you, I went with the red. Haven't had it out at night yet but pleased with the daytime look. Thanks for posting that.
GT
About punched a hole in the laptop screen reaching for the BUD.... :rofl: :rofl:
Nice cans..... Bud to...
George