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Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« on: August 04, 2014, 09:15:49 AM »
Hi Guys,

My next project is going to be putting a 4 to 1 exhaust system together for my cb550 build.

I know MAC makes a 4 to 1 system but I want something more custom. Below is a picture of what I am aiming for.

This is a cb550 build by Kineticmotorcycles.com


Should I just buy a MAC 4 to 1 system and then weld a new muffler to it?

Anyone else do something similar that can shed some wisdom?
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2014, 09:29:41 AM »
any 4 into 1 headers, plus cone eng. muffler
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2014, 09:59:53 AM »
IM guessing the MAC system would be my cheapest option at obtaining a 4 to 1 header to work off of?  I think the carpy system has increased in price from the original $300.
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2014, 07:47:54 AM »
Yea thats just a mac header with a cone engineering exhaust mounted to it.  Not really a trick exhaust, super easy to do.  step one, buy header, step two buy muffler.
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2014, 12:04:07 PM »
I was thinking about doing something similar but with the flat 4-1 collector that Cone Sells.
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2014, 12:33:36 PM »
I bought a MAC and hacked off the can on the tail pipe, then bought a Cone Engineering muffler and clamped it on. I also fabbed a bracket to bolt to the frame for stability. Cone didn't have the Quiet Core mufflers when I bought mine, and I would prefer it a little quieter than it is with this straight through piece.




If you just slap it on the collector you won't get that nice upswept look. Be sure to use the piece that you hack off of the can.


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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2014, 01:01:17 PM »
Quote from: EricHa on August 05, 2014, 12:33:36 PM
I bought a MAC and hacked off the can on the tail pipe, then bought a Cone Engineering muffler and clamped it on. I also fabbed a bracket to bolt to the frame for stability. Cone didn't have the Quiet Core mufflers when I bought mine, and I would prefer it a little quieter than it is with this straight through piece.




If you just slap it on the collector you won't get that nice upswept look. Be sure to use the piece that you hack off of the can.




bike looks great with that upswept pipe.  do you have a video of it running?
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2014, 03:37:47 PM »
CycleX has exactly what you want complete for $379... Half way down the page, out of stock at the moment but i would send them an email and ask.... ;)

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Honda%20SOHC%20High%20Performance%20Exhaust%20Page.htm

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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2014, 03:45:53 PM »
Did you buy those two headers?   +1 Cone Engineering....

http://www.coneeng.com/motorcycle_components.html

Fit it and take it to your local ma & pa muffler for welding [if necessary]
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2014, 04:07:12 PM »
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2014, 06:42:53 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 05, 2014, 04:07:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB750-Black-Super-4-into-1-Exhaust-chopper-bobber-cafe-/151364608893

Cycle X on ebay.... ;)  I would buy this over a MAC any day... ;)

+1.  Surprised more of us don't have these.   But, pretty sure Roc has a 550.
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2014, 07:48:20 PM »
Just a suggestion, ever consider a "Supertrapp" tuneable muffler? Adding/subtracting discs will determine what kind of sound and restriction you want.
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2014, 08:15:26 PM »
Quote from: DH on August 05, 2014, 07:48:20 PM
Just a suggestion, ever consider a "Supertrapp" tuneable muffler? Adding/subtracting discs will determine what kind of sound and restriction you want.
I have wanted one for years but they are pricey
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2014, 08:19:23 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 05, 2014, 06:42:53 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 05, 2014, 04:07:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB750-Black-Super-4-into-1-Exhaust-chopper-bobber-cafe-/151364608893

Cycle X on ebay.... ;)  I would buy this over a MAC any day... ;)

+1.  Surprised more of us don't have these.   But, pretty sure Roc has a 550.

You are correct Steve, its a 550, cycleX has them too... ;D ;)

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Honda%20500%20-%20550%20Exhaust%20Page.htm

Bottom of the page on the right... ;)
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2014, 05:53:15 AM »
Quote from: goldarrow on August 05, 2014, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: EricHa on August 05, 2014, 12:33:36 PM
I bought a MAC and hacked off the can on the tail pipe, then bought a Cone Engineering muffler and clamped it on. I also fabbed a bracket to bolt to the frame for stability. Cone didn't have the Quiet Core mufflers when I bought mine, and I would prefer it a little quieter than it is with this straight through piece.




If you just slap it on the collector you won't get that nice upswept look. Be sure to use the piece that you hack off of the can.




bike looks great with that upswept pipe.  do you have a video of it running?

Here is a video from a couple years back....

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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2014, 10:16:49 AM »
bike sounds great!  what are your carbs settings?
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2014, 11:02:50 AM »
I honestly haven't checked. It came with an open 4 into 2 setup than ran pretty good, so I just made up this header which seems to run similar. The bike is not running right now, as I put my efforts into my K6 for the last year. It is next on the list, whenever I have more time. I can check the jets if you want. 
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2014, 11:12:08 AM »
MAC 4-1 (scavenged mid-pipe) with the ConeEngineering Quiet Core.

This was the first startup after winter, and maintenence... so no vac sync and a slappy cam chain. But you get the idea. This thing sounds #$%*in'. ;D
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Re: Trying to put together a custom 4 to 1 exhaust system for CB 550, help requested
« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2014, 06:14:09 AM »
Did sound like a cam chain! Normal clutch in neutral.  Sounds like it is screaming put those covers on and gas tank and let's go!
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« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2014, 06:19:42 AM »
Quote from: Vinhead1957 on August 08, 2014, 06:14:09 AM
Did sound like a cam chain! Normal clutch in neutral.  Sounds like it is screaming put those covers on and gas tank and let's go!


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