blackhawkxx

Nor have I.

It is the same filter as the 1500 Goldwing. So they shouldn't be too hard to find.

Thanks guys. I will pass on the information.

Someone ask me this question and I have a carbed bike and thought you guys would be the best to answer: Have not seen many people swapping over to a 4-1 system on the bike--mostly slip ons. I'm guessing that's because Honda has a Closed Loop analysis system on the FI bikes and there's no place available on aftermarket pipes to incorporate the Oxygen sensor. Imagine this tends to make the bike run "sour" when compared to the stock fuel ratio mixing. Am I right about that?? However there was on the board a picture of the internals of the stock exhauust showing not only the restrictions internally but also the sharp bends the exhaust gases have to make on their way out. This surely restricts performance of the bike in this stock condition. So what is the cure for this dilemma?? Your carb'ed bike is different--but what have you heard about the FI bikes. Does most everyone go with the slip ons because of the lack of a 4-2 performance system or is it the O2 sensor deal that the exhaust manufactures don't want to address this issue?? Input, thoughts, knowledge please. It would be Very Helpful to get some enlightenment on this area. The Hayabusa is an open loop system and you can put on a performance exhaust and with Yoshimura's software remap the complete fueling system from 0-14,000RPM. This would seem to be a BIG advantage to me when searching for a big more "get up and go".

Asbestos would work great. Years ago (before all the crap) when sweating water pipes together, I would put a piece of asbestos on my leg and use the torch on the pipes right on my legs. The stuff works.

Is it just me or does it seem that the people who put on the Avons are the ones having all the trouble?

One thought on wrapping, it is hard on the pipe. Most car header manufactures will not warranty their product if the header is wrapped.

Someone here just did it but I can't find it right now. What he did was to get a rear lowering link and for the front, just slide the front tubes up in the clamp. He also used a strap on the front but I don't think you will want to lower it as far as he did.

For the track, do you need plastics, lights or gauges? The part about small tires might be something to think of though.

Hey Joe(Rock Me), why don't you get a bunch of these plugs and you could make a package deal with the X-11 CCT? Instead of everyone always looking around for what they need, we could just come see you. :grin:

If I read the chart right, you can not get a larger rear one. Just the stock size or smaller.

Don't waste your money. I never get any of mine inspected. They won't nail you unless you get pulled over for something else. It is a joke anyway with the XX.

Alright, alright. I just ordered six Honda filters from Ron Ayers.

My 97 still has the stock CCT in it. Do I have the freak one or am I just deaf?

I take it you put a aluminum one on?

That is why I use the PVC. It stops any trouble with the grips moving. I have never had any broken pins.

One more thing. Someone here told me about when using the Canyon Dancer, to cut two pieces of PVC pipe to side over the hand grips to keep the rubber from wanting to pull off. I did this last year and it worked very well. Also, in the rear of the bike, you can hook a strap from the rear footpeg bracket.

Yeap. The letter seems to explain it well. I have never know anyone who lost a motor to cardboard :!: Beside that, I work for a cardboard manufacturer so the brown stuff don't scare me. :grin:

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Why, do you use black chain lube?

I bet you know where to find the worn out tires though. :grin:

I know, buy the tool, use it once and resell here at a reduced price. :idea:

I sure would like to hear the pipes on that bike.

There are some jet kits on e-bay now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=35596 Have any one ever heard of a Borla pipe for bikes? The can looks really small.