dingy Posted March 2, 2012 #1 Posted March 2, 2012 My Mark's exhaust collector is here. Hopefully a little bit more horsepower in it. Nice construction, stainless steel. Needs some polishing. Good communication from Mark, a little delay in getting it due to his workload. He made it and sent it to me, before he asked for payment. His email address is markmcpipe@gmail.com Collector was $321.49 and $14.90 shipping. Gary
steve crossley Posted March 2, 2012 #2 Posted March 2, 2012 had one for 3 or 4 years now has nice tone and didnt harm the way it run. he did a great job on it . i think your going to like it
friesman Posted March 2, 2012 #3 Posted March 2, 2012 That looks like a far better idea than a collector .... Keep us posted! Brian
SilvrT Posted March 2, 2012 #4 Posted March 2, 2012 If I recall correctly, this product is about $100 less than a stock collector (based on what it cost me for my '85 back in 2004)
iwhoss270 Posted March 2, 2012 #5 Posted March 2, 2012 Congrats on the markspipe dingy!!! that is very high on my wish list, heard they help bottom and midrange power ++ sounds better to boot :-) Have you had this pipe on previous bikes?? Keep us posted HOSS
bongobobny Posted March 2, 2012 #6 Posted March 2, 2012 Are you going to install plugs so you can monitor CO2 to adjust the carbs mixture like the guy did in the video? I've been toying with taking an old set of exhaust manifolds and doing that... Yup, I just may contact Mark for a set !
dingy Posted March 2, 2012 Author #7 Posted March 2, 2012 Are you going to install plugs so you can monitor CO2 to adjust the carbs mixture like the guy did in the video? I've been toying with taking an old set of exhaust manifolds and doing that... Yup, I just may contact Mark for a set ! There are already plugs in mine. Both front headers have them about 3" ahead of collector connection. The rear downpipes have them about 3" after they leave the head. Rather small plugs, about 6mm threads. I have checked them all to keep them from siezing. Gary
bilko1 Posted March 2, 2012 #8 Posted March 2, 2012 Are you going to install plugs so you can monitor CO2 to adjust the carbs mixture like the guy did in the video? I've been toying with taking an old set of exhaust manifolds and doing that... Yup, I just may contact Mark for a set ! Do you have a link to this Video??
MasterGuns Posted March 2, 2012 #9 Posted March 2, 2012 Just emailed Mark asking him to build me one. Hope he can and get right to it. Would like to get it installed before BB.
Yammer Dan Posted March 2, 2012 #10 Posted March 2, 2012 Warden is watching me close. Claims she is gonna close my bank account!! Don't need one if I am dead???:whistling:Sometime this "LADY" confuses me!!:bang head: I was just looking at the Blonde.....wonder if she has closed that account yet??
Mike Mercury Posted March 2, 2012 #11 Posted March 2, 2012 Really looks great, I was happy with my collector repair process, but after looking at those pipes my collector box looks like a piece of crap. The BOSS told me my repair was cost effective!!!!!! Mike
bongobobny Posted March 3, 2012 #12 Posted March 3, 2012 Do you have a link to this Video??No, it is a DVD available on Fleabay geared at the VMAX carb rebuild but is applicable to Venture as well. This guy has a spare VMAX engine he "bench tests" and sets up the richness mixture. He does a complete step by step disassembly and reassembly instructional video. He also has one for the engine...
dingy Posted March 3, 2012 Author #13 Posted March 3, 2012 Here are pictures of the ports on the stock pipes for the A/F probe sniffer. Gary
Venturous Randy Posted March 3, 2012 #14 Posted March 3, 2012 Here are pictures of the ports on the stock pipes for the A/F probe sniffer. Gary I thought those were the holes for the oxygen sensors when they were going to put fuel injection on these engines. RandyA
MasterGuns Posted March 3, 2012 #15 Posted March 3, 2012 Just heard back from Mark. He'll have my collector to me in about two weeks. Can't wait to install that puppy and find how she performs afterwards. I think I'll reinstall the Jardines, too. It'll probably be louder than my hog.
reddevilmedic Posted March 3, 2012 #16 Posted March 3, 2012 i would like to hear some before and after audio.. keep us posted.
jasonm. Posted March 3, 2012 #17 Posted March 3, 2012 I thnk some guys needed to rejet. I do not remember if it was mains or pilots. But if lean on the bottom. Sometimes just a 1/2 ccw turn of the pilot screw can make a difference.
Snaggletooth Posted March 3, 2012 #18 Posted March 3, 2012 Collector was $321.49 and $14.90 shipping. Gary That isn't a bad price. I thought I had read somewhere he had jumped the price up to around $700.00 a while back.
Midicat Posted March 19, 2012 #19 Posted March 19, 2012 Does anyone have a pic of the collector installed? Thomas
reddevilmedic Posted March 19, 2012 #20 Posted March 19, 2012 i found a website that deal with custom vmax exhaust. UFO's, affectionately call themselves.http://planetvmax.com/85-07vmax/exhaust/. they deal with 1st gen vmax. heres a video of UFO exhaust on vmax.[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWgPCD1VSr4]1985 V Max UFO Exhaust Clip - YouTube[/ame].
dingy Posted March 19, 2012 Author #21 Posted March 19, 2012 i found a website that deal with custom vmax exhaust. UFO's, affectionately call themselves.http://planetvmax.com/85-07vmax/exhaust/. they deal with 1st gen vmax. heres a video of UFO exhaust on vmax.1985 V Max UFO Exhaust Clip - YouTube. A VMax exhaust will not fit on a Venture in almost all cases.This is due to the VMax's do not have a monoshock like the Ventures. The collector is run through the area occupied by the monoshock. A kerker header may work, but it requires removing the centerstand. Gary
reddevilmedic Posted March 19, 2012 #22 Posted March 19, 2012 i understand. i was just saying the vmax collector is similar to the marks and should produce a similar sound. right?http://www.starvmax.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=photos&task=showimage&tmpl=component&imgid=803&maxW=974&maxH=584
Flyinfool Posted March 19, 2012 #23 Posted March 19, 2012 i understand. i was just saying the vmax collector is similar to the marks and should produce a similar sound. right?http://www.starvmax.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=photos&task=showimage&tmpl=component&imgid=803&maxW=974&maxH=584 WOW While that certainly does look functional it certainly does not look efficient for either horse power or gas mileage. Exhaust flow does not like to make that very sharp turn around.
KarlS Posted March 19, 2012 #24 Posted March 19, 2012 I had to go the cheap route last Friday to fix mine. Under $30.00 and a few hours work. I do like the quiet.
dingy Posted March 19, 2012 Author #25 Posted March 19, 2012 i understand. i was just saying the vmax collector is similar to the marks and should produce a similar sound. right? This is a 2nd Gen VMax collector (1700cc) bike and not applicable to the 1200/1300 V4's in our bikes. Sound quality depends on all the factors from the airbox to the exhaust tips. Cams & vboost have a large influence. Gary
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