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Started by ADHD Perfected, May 10, 2015, 11:13:16 PM

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ADHD Perfected

May 10, 2015, 11:13:16 PM
I have a 86 1200 with V & H 4 into 1, I tried removing the fiber glass packing but its still too quiet. I took out the baffle that holds in the stainless tip and got the tone I wanted, question is will it hurt anything to run it that unrestricted? 

Russfjr1

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May 11, 2015, 07:32:39 AM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on May 10, 2015, 11:13:16 PM
I have a 86 1200 with V & H 4 into 1, I tried removing the fiber glass packing but its still too quiet. I took out the baffle that holds in the stainless tip and got the tone I wanted, question is will it hurt anything to run it that unrestricted? 

only the hearing of the person behind you  :rofl2:
It's about as useful as a chocolate fire guard
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Yamaha FJ1200
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FJmonkey

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May 11, 2015, 08:51:48 AM
Do you still have the stock airbox? You might need to re-jet the carbs to prevent going too lean.
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

movenon

#3
May 11, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Makes it easier for LEO's to pay at tension to you, not like sport bikes are ignored.   You might lose some power on the top end.   :good2:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

ADHD Perfected

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May 11, 2015, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: movenon on May 11, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Makes it easier for LEO's to pay at tension to you, not like sport bikes are ignored.   You might lose some power on the top end.   :good2:
George
With the  group I roll with I'm lucky to hear my bike at all.

ADHD Perfected

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May 11, 2015, 06:58:16 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 11, 2015, 08:51:48 AM
Do you still have the stock airbox? You might need to re-jet the carbs to prevent going too lean.
Yes the stock airbox is still there.

oldktmdude

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May 11, 2015, 07:41:26 PM
   This is what I did to the V&H can. Definitely made it louder. Cut 8 1/2" off the end.  Pete.
               
                   
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

ADHD Perfected

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May 11, 2015, 08:22:28 PM
Quote from: oldktmdude on May 11, 2015, 07:41:26 PM
   This is what I did to the V&H can. Definitely made it louder. Cut 8 1/2" off the end.  Pete.
               
                   
What did you do with the internal baffle glass ect.?

oldktmdude

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May 11, 2015, 08:30:34 PM
    All the internals were also cut down by 8 1/2". Drilled new rivet holes for the end cap and re-assembled. The V&H label was then centred and reattached. Easy job and a unique sound. Sounds great in the KOOKALOO zone! :good2:
Also looks a lot better. I'm not a fan of the long can look.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure
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