VR Mufflers interchangeable?

[MikeZ06Allen]

Can 83-85 VR mufflers work on an 89 VR?

[skydoc_17]

Hey Mike,

The slip on part of both the 83' to 85' and 86' to 93 VR exhaust pipes will fit the VR collector. The mounting bracket position is different between the two mufflers and the MKI (83' to 85') exhaust pipes are shorter. Which means that the mufflers will not exit out the back of the bike. The MKI mufflers do not have a turn down to them as well.

I hope this answers your question.

Earl

[MikeZ06Allen]

Howdy Earl; yes it answers my questions. I am attempting to put together an entire exhaust system for the MK II so I can see the collector and all the components off the VR. This will help with the design of a new collector for the VR MK II; one that will allow us to run a wider range of slip-on mufflers. At least that is the plan. Thanks for the response.

[MikeZ06Allen]

I have a complete exhaust system heading my way (it is truly amazing what you can get on Ebay these days) and I will start trying to get a plan together of how to eliminate the collector and open up the possibility for using a wider range of aftermarket exhausts. I will keep everyone informed.