plain old dave Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 There's a complete exhaust system for an 81 XS400 Special (SH?) on E-pay right now. Looks decent and it has a crossover pipe. Questions: 1) Will it bolt up to my '78? I believe so, but the crossover pipe might interfere with the centerstand. 2) Should I expect any seat of the pants difference from the crossover pipe? 3) If either of the above is no, does anybody have any suggestions that are *not* made by MAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 16, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 16, 2009 There's a complete exhaust system for an 81 XS400 Special (SH?) on E-pay right now. Looks decent and it has a crossover pipe. Questions: 1) Will it bolt up to my '78? I believe so, but the crossover pipe might interfere with the centerstand. 2) Should I expect any seat of the pants difference from the crossover pipe? 3) If either of the above is no, does anybody have any suggestions that are *not* made by MAC? i'm not sure it will fit the "standard" type frame ( 1L9, 2A2) as the custom bikes had a bigger rake and different frame at the rear. have you tried SITO exhausts? if you need down pipes, my friend had a set made for £60 in blighty (and in stainless) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain old dave Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 i'm not sure it will fit the "standard" type frame ( 1L9, 2A2) as the custom bikes had a bigger rake and different frame at the rear. Mine's a 2L0. The local dealer says that's a '78 XS400E... have you tried SITO exhausts? if you need down pipes, my friend had a set made for £60 in blighty (and in stainless) Where can they be found Over Here? Leo Vince (the US SITO importer) doesn't list anything for ANY XS400. Down pipes would be good, as mine are a mite crinkly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneage Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Leo Vince imports Sito pipes for the XS400. They are 350 dollars a set. Contact this guy and inquire. Will Schoeppe U.S. Sales/Dealer Support LeoVince Exhaust Systems [email protected] p 510-232-4040 f 510-232-4141 1360 S. 49th St Richmond, CA 94804 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain old dave Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Leo Vince imports Sito pipes for the XS400. They are 350 dollars a set. Contact this guy and inquire. Will Schoeppe U.S. Sales/Dealer Support LeoVince Exhaust Systems [email protected] p 510-232-4040 f 510-232-4141 1360 S. 49th St Richmond, CA 94804 1) Do the Sito mufflers give any difference in SOTP performance? 2) I don't want much louder sound, only a sharper, more crackly (think 650 or BSA/Triumph) tone. What do the Sito mufflers sound like as compared to stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 19, 2009 1) Do the Sito mufflers give any difference in SOTP performance? 2) I don't want much louder sound, only a sharper, more crackly (think 650 or BSA/Triumph) tone. What do the Sito mufflers sound like as compared to stock? they are quiet, try Motad then. they are 2 in 1 lighter and boost mid range but lack lower rev punch like the 1 in 1's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain old dave Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 they are quiet, try Motad then. they are 2 in 1 lighter and boost mid range but lack lower rev punch like the 1 in 1's I like lower rev punch and don't really care for 2 into 1 pipes... Do the motads boost power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 20, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 20, 2009 I like lower rev punch and don't really care for 2 into 1 pipes... Do the motads boost power? midrange and higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain old dave Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 midrange and higher 1) How much louder are they? 2) Define "midrange". I have noticed that in normal riding I stay between 3000 and 5000 rpm. 3) How much more power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 22, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2009 1) How much louder are they? 2) Define "midrange". I have noticed that in normal riding I stay between 3000 and 5000 rpm. 3) How much more power? contact Motad, I'm no exhaust specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain old dave Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 contact Motad, I'm no exhaust specialist They have discontinued it, so it looks like I am down to Emgo or Mac (rust? quality?) or Sito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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