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do all fj's have a double walled downpipe?

Started by twostroketerrorist, May 29, 2013, 06:58:47 PM

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twostroketerrorist

May 29, 2013, 06:58:47 PM
pretty sure i have a rattling downpipe on my bike, but i read a few places that said it was only the 1100's that have this problem, just want to make sure the 1200's have double walled downpipes as well before i go ahead and remove the exhaust. my bike was manufactured 2-86 if that helps

FJmonkey

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May 29, 2013, 07:07:32 PM
No, the 86+ are single wall. 86/87 are SST and polish up real nice, not sure if other years are SST...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

ribbert

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May 29, 2013, 07:21:34 PM
Quote from: twostroketerrorist on May 29, 2013, 06:58:47 PM
pretty sure i have a rattling downpipe on my bike, but i read a few places that said it was only the 1100's that have this problem, just want to make sure the 1200's have double walled downpipes as well before i go ahead and remove the exhaust. my bike was manufactured 2-86 if that helps

They do get loose at the head, make sure the nuts are nipped up.
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

FJmonkey

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May 29, 2013, 07:46:00 PM
By the way, welcome, introduce yourself, we like to know who we converse with...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

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May 29, 2013, 08:10:33 PM
Your right about them getting loose,the ambulance was ticking when I got her, could move one of the pipes at least 5mm from the head
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne
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