Posted October 16, 200915 yr 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?
October 16, 200915 yr Moderator 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)
October 16, 200915 yr Author 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.
October 17, 200915 yr 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
October 18, 200915 yr Author 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?
October 19, 200915 yr Moderator 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
October 20, 200915 yr Author 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?
October 20, 200915 yr Moderator I like lower rev punch and don't really care for 2 into 1 pipes... Do the motads boost power? midrange and higher
October 22, 200915 yr Author 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?
October 22, 200915 yr Moderator 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
October 26, 200915 yr Author 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.
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