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Re: Exhaust Modifications

Author:
Dave C (Texas)

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Date Posted: 20:19:05 10/16/02 Wed
In reply to: Dave C (Texas) 's message, "Exhaust Modifications" on 18:27:57 10/14/02 Mon

>Drilling out the exhaust is an effective way to
>improve the sound of the XVS. This can be done with
>the pipes on the bike. Use a compass to lay out where
>you want the holes to be. Using a punch to mark the
>layout centers. Use a 1/8 inch drill to make pilot
>holes. Use the drill bit of your choice to make the
>final holes. There are two layers of metal that must
>be drilled through. The pilot hole is drilled at 90
>degrees to the outer plate; the larger first hole is
>also, then drill parallel to the exhaust pipe to make
>the hole in the second layer. This may sound weird but
>after you drill the first hole and see the interior of
>the pipe you well understand. This may require a
>jetting change, check your plugs after running the
>changes for a while. My plugs run a lite cinnamon.
>Clean with no changes and with airbox mods, no
>emmissions.

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