In development: RPM header for FJ's

[racerman_27410]

Thanks Pat


My old 4 into 1 must be a rarity in that it allows access to the sump plug no problem.

Cheers
Harvy

My supertrapp also allows for access to the drain plug.


KOokaloo!

Frank

[Pat Conlon]

Thanks Pat


My old 4 into 1 must be a rarity in that it allows access to the sump plug no problem.

Cheers
Harvy

What system is it?

[Harvy]

Pat, its an old Tranzac system made for the FJ1100 here in Redland Bay just out of Brisbane ... http://www.tranzac.com.au/

They still list 4-1 for FJ1100-1200.

I will have to take the chin fairing off and take a picture or 2.

Harvy

[oz.fj]

Thanks Pat


My old 4 into 1 must be a rarity in that it allows access to the sump plug no problem.

Cheers
Harvy

My supertrapp also allows for access to the drain plug.


KOokaloo!

Frank

My 4 into 1 Supertrapp allows access to the sump plug too

Darran

[Pat Conlon]

Frank, Darran, I believe you and I stand corrected, but, how does that work?
Aren't the four head pipes or the merge collector centered right under the drain? Can you fit your chin fairing?

I've always liked the stainless Supertrapp systems.
Last year on our cross country trip from the WCR to Gunnison Colorado, I remember hearing Andy French's Suppertrapp echoing off the walls of Utah's Bryce Canyon, thinking to myself how bitchen that system sounded...
Let's see..
1) a light weight rust free stainless system...check
2) you can fine tune by adding/subtracting baffle plates...check
3) and it has a gnarly ripping sound like a mini gun...check
4) you can drain your oil without having to take that fucker off...check
Yea, I would love to have one of those....

[Derek Young]

If I remember correctly, the drainplug is between the pipes just before where they join.  I used a 6" extension on the socket to remove the plug.  Some oil gets on the header.  Will be finding out soon when I put mine on the 91.  Had to make the opening on the bottom of the chin Fairing a little larger to fit when it was on the 86. 

Derek

[FJ12PD]

Randy if the company you are working with falls through somehow this guy custom makes exhaust for V-Maxes and they are nice. he will make any style. I believe he used to work for kerker or v n h possibly now does his own.
http://marksperformance.com/vmax.html

[racerrad8]

As already mentioned this will be a 4-2-1 system. It is a true bolt on system without any modifications required. No trimming of chin fairings, drilling holes or anything like that.

My Supertrapp 4-1 S/S system did allow for drain plug access, but it did get oil all over everything when it was draining. You are also unable to reach the plug to reinstall and must use a socket.

The Supertrapp also hangs down below the chin fairing and has the speed bump scrapes and tubing compression to prove it. The header was installed before I bought my bike and whoever installed it did not clearance the chin fairing. It was melted where the pipes contacted the header.

The new RPM header will not hang below the chin fairing so it will never hit the ground unless you break the chin fairing off after you jump it. plus, you will be able to reach up and install the drain plug with your fingers and not use a socket for that task.

There will be a few at the WCR for sure and you guys in attendance can attest for the system after you see it.

FJ12PD, thanks for the note on the other exhaust guy, but this company is how I wished all companies worked. They are Johnny on the spot with what we are doing and it has been a true pleasure to work with them.

Randy - RPM

[Mike Ramos]

Greetings everyone,

This header news is great. Now I can really increase the power to weight ratio without having to diet! Oh boy, all the pop corn, root beer and Candie I can handle!

However, the only truly good muffler is a flow through, for both sound quality (not obnoxiously loud), a good & throaty idle with pleasant high end singing; and for perhaps better high rpm performance as well.

So, what about the muffler itself? Flow through or run of the mill with plates & steel wool?

Ride safe,

Mike Ramos.

[Harvy]

1. No trimming of chin fairings, drilling holes or anything like that.


2. install the drain plug with your fingers and not use a socket for that task.



Randy - RPM

1. Same on the Tranzac
2. I could but I don't - I always drain the oil from a hot motor/pipes - too hot for fingers - just as easy to use a 3" extension on the 17mm socket.

But I hear ya mate! Really the only down side to mine is the mild steel construction - I would prefer stainless.

Harvy

[FJ12PD]

Good to hear you have a good supplier.

[oz.fj]

 
As Derek said the drain plug is between the pipes before they join. However I have enough clearance on mine to reach the plug with my fingers and get minimal oil on the pipes when draining. In saying that I have never had a lower cowl installed and are are unsure if it would fit as I have scrapes and a couple of dings in the pipes. I see from Franks avatar that he has a chin fairing on.
Darran

[andyoutandabout]

Oh Yes Father Pat, what an awesome year 2012 was. I remember you mentioning at one of our roadside photo opportunities, that you were digging the sound of the supertrapp. Not sure how we're going to best that double rally experience, but I look forward to catching up with you, Ed and Paul in Petaluma. I've heard that this years rally will be even better, something about strippers Marsh said.
Andy

[keand3]

I'm really looking forward to this new exhaust system!

When you know Randy has it in store you don't bother looking elsewere for it.
At least for me when i add the shipping cost, Randy always turns out victorious

Ken

[Pat Conlon]

........., but I look forward to catching up with you, Ed and Paul in Petaluma. I've heard that this years rally will be even better, something about strippers Marsh said.
Andy

Don't get yer hopes up, I've heard it's going to be Klavdy and Baldy in thongs.......