Custom Exhaust

[j3gq_imp]

There is no need to have a custom header made- there are a LOT of exhaust options for this bike believe it or not.

There are 4-1, 4-2, 4-4, 4-2-1, 4-2-4 options. Some black, some chrome, some titanium.

You will have to order from overseas and wait- but you would have to wait for custom header anyway.

The cost to have a proper header made- correct lengths, diameter, oil filter access, good welds, good chrome, good fitment... might want to pick an already available option and not risk the quality.

I had a custom sissy bar made for this bike- and had to send it back and have it done again, and it still had issues.

I had a 4-4 made by a supposed reputable exhaust shop for this bike- and the welds look like a 2 year old snuck into the garage while his parents were away and tried welding for the first time- after stopping at the fridge first and downing a 6-pack.

Taking the cat out will always gain a bit of power.

An O2 sensor bypass plug will make even a completely stock bike run better.

A power commander is always the safest thing to do when losing the cat- as it will lean out a bit due to increased airflow.

If you are just wanting sound- why now just do a slip on - much cheaper, easier, and no need to add fuel, but I would still do the O2 sensor bypass plug.

These are nothing but a few cautionary thoughts, after some read-up on each subject, I do not pretend to know better ... Let me know if or where I go astray ...

-> cat out means more air flow in the pipes, but it comes at a price, the ECU doesn't know, and will run the engine with less than ideal air/fuel mixture (not an issue with conventional ignition and carbs),

-> same with a sensor bypass, if you're lucky it runs better at some power/temp/rpm range, certainly not across the board (the idea that - since cats need lambda sensors - without the cat you don't need the sensor, is tricky if not risky)

-> a power commander is nothing but a "different" ECU. I do not doubt that sb could develop, test and tune a power commander optimized for your custom bike and riding, but it ain't cheap, and I have a hard time believing that some of-the-shelf ECU replacement is gonna make you happy.

Unless I am missing major points ... don't fall for stupid marketing scams talking about cheap "power and performance".