Quite a few of my readers own a Victory. You know, the only true American V-Twin Brand. But Victory owners don’t have yet as much choice to customize their ride as Harley riders. To help them, here an American address where they can choose among a wide choice of custom exhausts. Hacker Pipes will even […]
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American Custom Exhaust For Victory Riders
Published by January 25th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Exhaust Tips. Are You Rocket or Spade?
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Exhaust.A1 Cycles just released new exhaust tips to fit all true dual exhaust systems. They come in three different designs: Rocket 1 Rocket 2 and the Spade (which will complement very well my Spade Velocity Stack). Looking even better in contrast to black pipes. They attach in 2 minutes with stainless button heads (don’t forget to loctite). […]
S&S Announces Emissions Certification Lab
Published by January 9th, 2008 in Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.S&S® Cycle announces its new in-house emissions certification laboratory located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With this lab, S&S has the capability to complete motorcycle exhaust and evaporative emissions testing in accordance with requirements set by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board). S&S will use this lab to help expand the number of […]
Kewlmetal Slash Cut Exhaust Tips
Published by January 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These slash-cut exhaust tips are slightly different because they are made out of aluminum and the way the edge is machined. And for the bolt-on guy…they bolt-on in minutes in 4 rotational orientations. The tips fit all 2 ½” pipes including all the 2-1/2" Vance & Hines Big Shots, Long Shots and Straight Shots exhaust […]
Belltip mufflers belong to the 70’s bikes as much as bell bottom pants belong to Disco Music. On a retro project they look and sound very good (deep throating sound). Paughco started to sell again these custom belltip mufflers in 20” and 22” lengths. They are sold for 1 ¾” pipes with sliders, built-in clamps […]
There are quite a few companies selling pipe kits to design (and weld) your own exhaust. But 7th Phase Inc. is the only one I know offering a stepped pipe kit. A lot of trouble saved. Something very useful when you need to be different and/or when you need clearance in some places. Their kit includes 12 […]
One-off exhaust systems are reserved to the pros and to a few garage builders who know how to weld with precison. Very time consuming ad consequently expensive. For this special touch on your bike, another way to go is to equip your existing exhaust with custom tips. If you are not fed up seeing the maltese cross everywhere […]
New Exhaust System By PMC
Published by September 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.PMC (Precious Metal Customs) extends its line of exhausts with this model called Shank. Like all other exhausts of their line they are made of Stainless Steel and polished to a high shine. Stainless naturally goldens after being run but can always be returned to a high chrome-like finish with a little polishing. One great feature, […]
Bling Bling Exhaust System
Published by September 12th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.A lot of Bling for your bucks. Roland Sands Design has teamed up with Vance & Hines to introduce this racing style 2-into-1 exhaust system. The RSD Tracker 2-into-1 exhaust System™ is designed by Roland Sands Design and is manufactured by Vance & Hines. The beautifully hand welded 2-into-1 […]
When Joe McGlynn from Crime Scene Choppers imagined these radical exhaust tips he didn’t even see the movie Lord Of The Rings. But when he showed his new creation to a couple of friends around him, they all said (add me) that they look like something evil built in Mordor. So, the name stuck. Since […]
Stock Harley FL-series bikes use an exhaust system with a scavenge pipe connecting the front and rear exhaust. Doesn’t look too good, creates extra heat and slightly lowers performance. Samson Motorcycle Products offers a full line of true dual systems to correct this problem. In addition, you have the option to dress your pipes in […]
It’s not a true full custom if you don’t fabricate your very own set of exhaust. But how do you get started? Like most pros, you need a Builder Exhaust Kit which is basically, as the name implies, a selection of pre-fabbed tubing, header flanges and exhaust tips. In other words, everything you need to […]
Long time that the Martin Brothers (Joe & Jason) didn’t release new parts and specifically new exhaust systems. July 1st, you will be able to order from them these new pipes to fit all Softails models (including customs, of course) with standard left side drive. These exhausts will come with removable baffles […]
It’s written in my philosophy of building custom bikes: simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Practically it means that I like symmetry and parallelism. And among things I dislike, I have a total aversion for pipes looking like spaghettis. After the excess of bends found on a lot of mass produced and one-off exhaust systems it seems […]
Few mass produced exhaust systems that I like. First because they are mass produced. Second because they never look as good as I want when installed on my built from the ground up bikes.There are a few exceptions, like these 2 into 1 Big Radius from Vance & Hines. If you don’t mind seeing them on […]
Look attentively at the picture and you will see that this exhaust system from Hooker is a four-into-one header. A low restriction reverse primary collector opens into four 1 3/8” pipes merging into a 3” four-into-one collector for awesome styling and aggressive sound (a removable baffle is included). Hooker states that this system adds 13 […]
The Lethal Injection pipes are one of the nicest looking sets available. In addition to good looks, the pipes have features that I never saw before being offered by any custom exhaust manufacturers. First, the pipes are made of stainless steel and polished to a high shine. Second the Lethal Injection pipes have welded on exhaust flanges with […]
With 2 pipes, how many exhaust designs can you create? Well, it seems that there is no limit. A company in Miami called Wanted Choppers just released 5 interesting new designs for both left & right side applications for Evo & Twin Cam engine bikes from 96 to 07. The pipes are built from .065 […]
From the mind of Joe McGlynn, these tri-bar distinctive exhaust flares fit inside 2" tailpipes (py popular demand they will be available very soon for 1.75" & 2.25" exhaust sustems). These nostalgic tips are held with a 1/4-20 stainless screw from underneath. Precision formed from .090" thick stainless steel and hand polished to a mirror finish. They will […]
