circuits

Hey Guys, I have a 85 cmx250 and I am not the biggest fan of the way the exhaust looks. I was wondering if anyone has seen a single side exhaust setup? or am I better getting some pipe and going to town with a bender

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Buickguy

There is an aftermarket exhaust that sends both pipes down the right side. I think Jardine makes it. i think Mac makes one or made one as well.
I'm sure others can aswer better. I've always liked the stock exhaust and the balanced look of a pipe on each side. To each their own.

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I found a link to the Mac exhaust.
MOTORCYCLE-EXHAUST.COM - BEST PRICES FREE SHIPPING: MAC 2-Into-2 Staggered Dual Taper Tip Complete Exhaust Rebel250 85-05

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cagie

If you like slash cut and loud, Jardines are your answer; picture of them on my bike

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circuits

its funny.. now that I compare them side by side, I think I liked the idea of single side exhaust more than I do the way it looks.. Thanks guys! I think with what I'm doing with my rebel, the dual side might look best.

thanks again

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cagie

I will add that I installed an additional baffle today to help with the extreme decel popping. It was so bad it sounded like Jake Brakes (brake retarders on a semi-). Since I wasn;t going to drill the exhaust I welded a 1/2" washer (happens to be 1 3/8" that fit the internal baffle perfectly. This gave me some back pressure and I noticed a significant decrease in noise level and better accelleration.

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Turbosully

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Originally Posted by cagie I will add that I installed an additional baffle today to help with the extreme decel popping.

cagie,

Did you add power cones or something similar or did you use some 2 stroke exhaust fiber wrap? I am just asking because I have been thinking of the Jardines setup but am definitely not a fan of the low back pressure popping sounds.

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cagie

No, as I said above, I used a large washer tacked into the pipe. There is a 1/2" hole that provides enough back pressure. No packing was added.

After my 120 mile run today I was pleased with the results. The decel popping has diminished quite a bit and the decibel level has also drastically reduced. Still has a deep throaty quality but not ear-splitting.

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Turbosully

Did tack welding discolor or damage the exterior finish of the pipes at all?

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cagie

welds did not come in contact with exterior chrome at all. The lollipop was welded inside the baffle... I'll get a picture in a while.

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87 CMX450C 'Black Lithium'