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[Rocket4me]

Yes this me, Paul Bryant builder of Exhaust systems.
And yes I do make a full system, see this page Viking Exhaust | Facebook for all that I build.
I can set the header up to suit what ever Silencer/Muffler you would like to use, or build one to your style/requirements.
With this complete 3 into 1 system as shown on my bike below (Red '06) K&N Filters and a tune to suit we are getting around the 160RWHP mark, approximately 33% over stock.

I think Dains muffler looks O.K. when it is mounted, I can't comment on the performance and sound as I don't know.

This photo shows my Header with a reducer to step down to the Stock Headers 1¾" tail pipe.
This allows this to plug straight into the Stock CAT (all models) or into any aftermarket rear end system that you may already have. D&D slip on's for example.

My header into a Rinehart Muffler.

My header into the Stock Roadster CAT and Silencers.

Paul,

Have you ever given consideration to building a can with a slashed end similar to the stock R3T? I really like the look of the stock header and pipe but the restriction robs HP. I would like to buy a full system that goes 3 to 1 (with cat box) that looks similar to stock using the same heat shields. Too much to ask due to logistics of design? I am not a pipe builder just a guy who likes the aesthetics of the stock, but wants to match the roadsters power. Any thoughts?
Cheers, Paul.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

214 B.C. or A.D. ????

If you can even find B.C. model they want huge $$$

 

[Paul Bryant]

If you can even find B.C. model they want huge $$$

B.C. => Big Cruiser

 

[Paul Bryant]

Paul,

Have you ever given consideration to building a can with a slashed end similar to the stock R3T? I really like the look of the stock header and pipe but the restriction robs HP. I would like to buy a full system that goes 3 to 1 (with cat box) that looks similar to stock using the same heat shields. Too much to ask due to logistics of design? I am not a pipe builder just a guy who likes the aesthetics of the stock, but wants to match the roadsters power. Any thoughts?
Cheers, Paul.

Hi Paul.
Yes this something that I have considered doing as I agree many people would like the "Street Sleeper" set up, looks stock but is not.
This is another project that I am yet to get to, I have few developments on the go now, the trouble is I'm flat out producing what I make now, development time is limited, it's frustrating because that is my Forte' and what I do enjoy doing.

You mentioned a full system that goes 3 to 1 (with cat box) or did you still want to retain the two mufflers ?
This bike has my header, but the stock CAT and Mufflers.

Cheers.

 

[Rick Morris]

 

[Rocket4me]

Paul,

Have you ever given consideration to building a can with a slashed end similar to the stock R3T? I really like the look of the stock header and pipe but the restriction robs HP. I would like to buy a full system that goes 3 to 1 (with cat box) that looks similar to stock using the same heat shields. Too much to ask due to logistics of design? I am not a pipe builder just a guy who likes the aesthetics of the stock, but wants to match the roadsters power. Any thoughts?
Cheers, Paul.

Hi Paul.
Yes this something that I have considered doing as I agree many people would like the "Street Sleeper" set up, looks stock but is not.
This is another project that I am yet to get to, I have few developments on the go now, the trouble is I'm flat out producing what I make now, development time is limited, it's frustrating because that is my Forte' and what I do enjoy doing.

You mentioned a full system that goes 3 to 1 (with cat box) or did you still want to retain the two mufflers ?
This bike has my header, but the stock CAT and Mufflers.

Cheers.

I screwed up and typed it wrong, happens too often. I don't want the cat box, I want a 3 to 1 with no cat and no box. I want a pipe that will look like stock but be built with as big of pipe as possible and feasible, that will retain the same or similar heat shields and end with a slash cut end similar to stock. I also would prefer not to see the baffle at the end of the pipe.

Aesthetically, I prefer the simplicity of the stock header over the after market pipes I have seen. I like the simple straight lines of fat pipe without the spaghetti look of interwoven or overly curving connecting pipe. For me (not trying to piss anyone off), but for me, the Carpenter pipes are too much, the look of the stock pipe is much cleaner. Take for instance the Ducati Diavel pipe, simple, fat swooping lines that don't intersect.

Is there a way to bring 3 fat pipes straight down from the heads, joint them into a single fatter pipe that runs parallel to the ground along the motor and then curves down and out to meet the muffler? Very simple, yet without the need of excess springs and numerous points of connection?

 

[Paul Bryant]

I screwed up and typed it wrong, happens too often. I don't want the cat box, I want a 3 to 1 with no cat and no box. I want a pipe that will look like stock but be built with as big of pipe as possible and feasible, that will retain the same or similar heat shields and end with a slash cut end similar to stock. I also would prefer not to see the baffle at the end of the pipe.

Aesthetically, I prefer the simplicity of the stock header over the after market pipes I have seen. I like the simple straight lines of fat pipe without the spaghetti look of interwoven or overly curving connecting pipe. For me (not trying to piss anyone off), but for me, the Carpenter pipes are too much, the look of the stock pipe is much cleaner. Take for instance the Ducati Diavel pipe, simple, fat swooping lines that don't intersect.

Is there a way to bring 3 fat pipes straight down from the heads, joint them into a single fatter pipe that runs parallel to the ground along the motor and then curves down and out to meet the muffler? Very simple, yet without the need of excess springs and numerous points of connection?

Sorry for the delay responding to you R4M.

Yes this could be done, but heat shields are always "challenging"
Ideally one would have press tools to make these. (Expensive)
I could use a tube two sizes larger diameter to make them, but the larger diameter tube has a longer radius bend so doesn't match the header properly, difficult !
I like to weld all the pipes together and not have springs etc holding them together, that way there's no possibility for leaks.
I agree with you re not seeing the baffle tube in the end of the pipe, that's kinda like having your undies hanging out.

You wouldn't want to go too big in tube diameter as you will loose performance, this is where the heat shields/covers come in as they "look" big yet the tube they are covering is smaller diameter.
Take for example the stock header, the actual exhaust tube is only 1½" O.D. yet the covers/heat shields are about 2½" O.D. that gives the style.

If you would like this style of pipe built, drop me an E-mail to paul@vikingexhaust.com

 

[chandelierman]

I fitted a keyless fuel cap and designed / made a bezel to locate and hold my Carbondry tank cover securely in lace

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

this is me, next to a more stock revision of my bike

 

[EasTexRIII]

I fitted a keyless fuel cap and designed / made a bezel to locate and hold my Carbondry tank cover securely in lace

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