RK install

[BrileyR]

RK pipes I got for $75, and the 1 3/4" 20 degree bend pipe. I'm not too happy about the bend, but it shouldn't affect the performance much.

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Hanging the pipes from the bag hangers. I had to drill out the threads to accept the larger bolt that threads into the pipe hanger.

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I used some rubber grommets with a spacer inside to drop the pipes so they don't hit the bottom of the bags, and to isolate the vibration.

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Here's what they look like from the side. I'm still working out the connector pipe dimensions, I may have to put more of a bend in it, and get the ID of the collector side expanded a bit.

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[BrileyR]

The new pipes are done, and they sound sweet!!

 

Here is the final connector pipe.

 

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The pipe is 1 3/4" OD, 13" long, with the 20 degree bend at 8 1/2". The long end of the pipe goes onto the collector, so it needed the end swelled to 1 3/4" ID to fit. I had to cut 4 relief cuts so it would seal properly on the collector bushing. I used the stock muffler clamps on the collector end. The muffler end fit into the Harley pipes perfectly, and clamped onto the the pipe using the Harley clamps.

 

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Everything sealed and lined up well. The pipes sound great, they have a nice rumble at idle.

 

I still have to get the bags put back together, then I'll get more pics. I also need to find a heat shield to cover the connector pipe, the search is on.

 

Briley.

[Midicat]

That looks fantastic! It's an attractive addition to the VR. I would love if you could attach a sound file so we could hear it now.

 

Thomas

[BrileyR]

I did try to get a sound recording, but it sounded like crap, nothing like it's real sound. The idle has a bit more rumble to it, and when you get into the throttle, it's a little louder and more pronounced than the stockers. I haven't had a chance to get it on the road yet, I'm interested to hear it at speed.

 

Briley.

[BrileyR]

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