You are an EPA exhaust regulations abiding citizen or disagree with the philosophy that “Loud pipes Save Lives”. Either way, as one of my readers commented in my Blog a few days ago, EPA pressure for even stricter motorcycle noise regulations is going to push exhaust manufacturers to be creative. Currently law has decibels capped […]
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Motorcycle Noise. Limit Your Exhaust Decibels. Not Performance.
Published by July 3rd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.EPA Updating Motorcycle Exhaust Noise Emission Standards
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the regulation that governs all motorcycle noise emissions. The EPA has sent a letter to various private companies located in the USA, that import or build motorcycle exhausts intended for use in the USA, asking the companies to disclose […]
Glad That You Asked. Why Do motorcycles Backfire?
Published by June 12th, 2010 in Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.A backfire is caused by the buildup of un-burned gasoline in the exhaust header and pipe system. Once the gas has built up to the right mixture with air, it explodes, making a loud bang. A visible flame may momentarily shoot out of the exhaust pipe. It can happen when you start your motorcycle, for […]
You will not find many good looking exhaust systems with trumpet tips. But you can buy this type of tips and clamp them on an existing set if your pipes are 1 1/2″. Of course, custom builders will not clamp tips but probably strip the chrome out of them, then weld and chrome again or […]
World’s Fastest Motorcycle Is For Sale. $10 Million Or Best Offer.
Published by May 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.On September 24, 2009, Chris Carr piloted on the Bonneville Salt Flats the BUB Seven Streamliner to a new land speed record of 367.382 mph (average time for the 2 required passes to get certification.) Denis Manning, owner of BUB Enterprises (a leader in exhaust systems for American & Metric motorcycles) and of the BUB […]
Mayhem For Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes
Published by May 11th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.There are a lot of good working and fine looking exhaust systems available for Harley-Davidson touring bikes. Ronnie Hacker who has 40 years of experience working on bikes, engines and exhaust systems is offering this “Mayhem” collected header system with the objective of offering bagger riders with a design up one notch up the customization […]
Like with many true custom shops, the Nash Motorcycle crew has been fabricating all pipes of their one-off custom bikes. This simple shorty design getting a lot of requests, Taber Nash decided to get a hold of one of the best pipe makers in the industry, Tyler with “SikPipes”.
New Victory Vision Slip On Mufflers
Published by April 24th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.D&D Exhaust just completed development of the Boss Slip-ons for the 2008-2010 high tech touring Victory Vision. After tests in the Dyno room, the company states that the slip-ons increase power and torque across the power band. Installation takes less time than your lunch break. Only a few hand tools are need to get the […]
The only think that I – and many of you – will regret is that these beautiful solid brass exhaust tips are available only for 1 3/4″ pipes. Probably because most all vintage and most new “old school” bikes use exhaust systems with this OD size. Who is going to be the 1st to offer them […]
Auto Sensing Motorcycle Exhaust Baffles. What’s That?
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.It’s a biker life reality. New Noise regulations in many states require lower sound levels from motorcycles. In many cities new noise ordinances are already in effect and are being enforced. Rocky Mountain Performance thinks that they have resolved (part) of the issue by allowing your aftermarket pipes to produce noise levels that will quiet […]
Rush New 2 Into 1 Bagger Exhaust System
Published by March 25th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Rush Racing Products just released an all new 2 into 1 complete exhaust system for Harley Davidson® Dressers and Road Kings. The company states that Dynamometer reports show that this system is building a significant increases in low and mid range torque and adding to top end horsepower.
BUB 2-1 Slip-On Muffler For 2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide
Published by March 9th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.If you are looking for a slip-on muffler for your 2010 Street Glide or Road Glide Custom motorcycle, the BUB 7 FL 2-1 slip-on muffler offers dual mounting capabilities (can be mounted with the slash up or down), exceptional finish and quality, and excellent performance gains. This muffler features an aluminum end cap in either […]
Triumph Motorcycles Breathing A New Life
Published by March 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.As I predicted and for my greatest pleasure, Triumphs are back. The old and the new ones. The new ones attract a lot of interest at the International Motorcycle Show located inside the Daytona Ocean Center. The old ones are “hard tailed” and turned into cool choppers & bobbers and can be seen looking super […]
Vance And Hines Widow Exhaust System For Harley Sportster XR 1200
Published by February 19th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Pretty cool looking 2-1-2 exhaust system to squeeze out the full potential of the XR 1200 high output engine. Performance tuned headers with a Power Chamber crossover and twin high flow mufflers, the Widow XR 2-1-2 yields solid power gains and adds – the words from Vance & Hines – “a menacing growl that’ll make […]
PipeWear For Your Exhaust System
Published by February 18th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You know the benefits of exhaust wrap. 1- Improving performance by forcing heat to stay inside the pipes generating horsepower out the end. 2- Less risk of “pipe tattoos” on your legs by protecting the rider from burns. 3- Looks, racer and vintage. Now, a company called TorchWear, a specialist of welding safety equipment introduces […]
Custom Chrome Europe Introduces Euro 3 Compliant Sportster Exhaust System
Published by February 1st, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.All European builders and bikers know what Euro 3 means. For the others, especially for those US manufacturers who want to export their models, Euro 3 is a European Emission Standard progressively introduced since 2000 and defining the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in EU member states. The emission standards are […]
BUB 1st Manufacturer To Get California Approved Catalytic Exhaust Systems For Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Published by January 30th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.BUB Enterprises has just informed me that by executive Order k-002, the CARB (California Air Resource Board) has approved the sale in California of their catalytic converter equipped exhausts for Harley Davidson motorcycles. This is a milestone in the aftermarket industry as the executive order process for motorcycle critical emission components was approved in October […]
RC Components. From Motorcycle Wheels To Exhausts.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Exhaust and Wheels.Since 1989 you have known RC Components as one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle wheels for Harley and Metric bikes. New for 2010 the company is launching a line of exhausts branded udder the name of RCX-haust. As a start, RC Components proposes slip on mufflers for baggers and 6 different billet aluminum cap […]
D&D Low Cat Exhaust System For Harley-Davidson Softails
Published by November 26th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.I know they perform well and sound good. So, I offer D&D Exhaust Systems this free infomercial…
Custom Chrome And Rinehart Racing Announce Worldwide Distribution Agreement
Published by November 7th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Gerald and Kyle Rinehart announce their worldwide exhaust system distribution of True Dual and Slip-On products via Custom Chrome®. All exhaust systems are available for shipment as early as mid-November. Now dealers and consumers can source one of the industries leading race proven quality exhaust systems through Custom Chrome Worldwide Dealer Network as well as directly from Rinehart Racing.
New Paughco Dump Pipes For Left Or Right Side Drive Bikes
Published by November 4th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Designed by Jaun Z, these new additions to Paughco’s designer series exhaust systems are 2 “ in diameter and dump just behind the transmission. They are available for Softail type left side drive or right side drive. Offered with or without oxygen sensor bungs for 1986 through 2008 Softail motorcycles. Heat shields are available for […]
BUB 7 Stealth Mufflers. 50 State Sound And Emission Compliant.
Published by October 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Exhaust.In 2009 is it possible to ride your Harley-Davidson Bagger with enough rumbling noise to feel like you are still riding a Harley, but quiet enough to satisfy all EPA & CARB certifications in any US states you live or ride in? From BUB, the home of the world’s fastest motorcycle at 367.382 mph, these […]
Rinehart Racing And Clearline Industries Partner For Performance Exhaust Manufacturing
Published by October 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.A manufacturing arrangement has been signed by Rinehart Racing and Clearline Industries LLC by which Clearline will extend its previous involvement of polishing, finishing & chroming Rinehart Performance Exhaust Systems. The previous manufacturer was Bub Enterprises. Manufacturing of the product line will take place at Clearline’s corporate and manufacturing headquarters in Traer, Iowa as well […]
BUB Enterprises Consolidating Back Into Its California Facilities
Published by October 14th, 2009 in Customs and Exhaust.We all know that business life is made of constant adaptation to economic environment and competition. Because of our deep rooted recession we are also aware that the companies going to emerge much stronger are those positioning themselves with the most efficient organization structure.
Custom Chrome® Gets Worldwide Distribution Of Rinehart Racing Exhaust Systems
Published by September 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Gerald Rinehart, President of Rinehart Racing, is since 20 years closely associated to many Championship Nacar Teams. That success has carried over into the motorcycle world through involvement in the All Harley® Drag Racing Association (AHDRA®) with numerous records and championships over the past 10 years. Today, dealers and consumers alike rely on Rinehart Racing […]
Hotrod Ripped Exhaust System For Evo & Twin Cam Engines
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Exhaust.Frank Serrano will tell you that “this exhaust system roars like the devil himself is coming to you…” So, I let you decide if you want to rip the streets with these high decibels pipes. For Evo or Twin Cam engines, it’s a 4-step design starting of course at 1.75″ at the cylinder heads, then […]
