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Offline cleveland

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Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« on: October 23, 2008, 09:33:28 AM »
He finally put up pics of the rods I was talking about when I got back from up north.  These pics don't do them justice!

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Superrods%20Page.htm

Also he has come up with a very nice exhaust set up.  USA made!  4 into 2 into 1, and they look sweet!

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Exhaust%20System%20Page.htm


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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2008, 09:38:33 AM »
are they forged?
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2008, 09:40:21 AM »
I'm not sure, I'll ask him when I talk to him next week.  ???
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2008, 09:49:47 AM »
Like to know the material too. They look steel but would be a nice alt to high priced carillos for moderate builds.
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2008, 10:36:15 AM »
Def. diggin the exhaust !
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2008, 07:01:33 PM »
Interesting looking pipe.It looks like a MAC can though(never was a fan).The price is good.I wonder if it just one configuration or different for different models.Also wonder if you lose your center stand or access to change oil.
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2008, 07:06:43 PM »
Looks kewl.  Looks like it helps with speed bump clearance too.
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2008, 07:25:05 PM »
Quote from: mrbreeze on October 23, 2008, 07:01:33 PM
Interesting looking pipe.It looks like a MAC can though(never was a fan).The price is good.I wonder if it just one configuration or different for different models.Also wonder if you lose your center stand or access to change oil.
A MAC can for sure.
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2008, 08:03:45 PM »
Quote from: Geeto67 on October 23, 2008, 09:38:33 AM
are they forged?

From the website:
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Stock Honda CB  rods..............375 grams ( Fluctuate in weight )
Super rods.............................. 372 grams

Forged from S45C and heat treated to HRC 23-28.
Small end bushings are Phosphor bronze.
Big end bolts are SCM435.
Torque spec is 30 foot pounds."


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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2008, 08:38:05 PM »
Neat looking stuff...but selling swastika and German "SS" decals and patches???  Really???  http://www.cyclexchange.net/One%20Of%20A%20Kind%20Page.htm 

Not something I would support but I guess everyone has a right to their own beliefs...
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 09:03:54 PM »
How do you know what size bearing shells to use? Do you have to measure each one? Dan
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2008, 09:08:40 PM »
Quote from: DollarBill on October 23, 2008, 08:38:05 PM
Neat looking stuff...but selling swastika and German "SS" decals and patches???  Really???  http://www.cyclexchange.net/One%20Of%20A%20Kind%20Page.htm 

Not something I would support but I guess everyone has a right to their own beliefs...

I've never seen those before.  :-\  I guess it comes down to selling what sells. 

Keep in mind we ride a bike designed by the same generation of Japs that bombed Pear Harbor.  I guess it's all relative. 
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2008, 10:30:19 PM »
Ya i would have to agree that the nazi stuff is bad taste. Makes a guy wonder.
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2008, 10:45:21 PM »
Geez 600 bucks isn't too bad, I wonder how they compare to APE rods?  ;D
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2008, 06:49:33 AM »
Man, Cleveland..... I just fell for the pipes  :'( :'( :'( :-* I now know what I have to start saving for. I was gonna get a 4into 1 and a cherry bomb muffler but now things are dirrerent. ;D ;D ;D It's gonna take me all winter and parts of next year to save for these.. If they only had layaway :P :P
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2008, 08:27:01 AM »
I think the patches thing has been taken way out of context....

Sure there's SS and swastika patches for sale, but it looks to me that they are NOS stuff from the 70's....

Meaning that they aren't reproductions and are up for sale as "collectible" accessories.
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2008, 03:57:57 PM »
It's an "Outlaw Biker" thing, they also sell a lot of custom Harley stuff. Isn't it ironic though, that "Outlaw" Harley riders prefer that stuff to American militaria, considering that Germany lost the war?

I think there's a lot of "mysticism" associated with that SS stuff, (I dunno why though, my next door neighbor was an SS major and he was pretty normal) so that might be the allure? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2008, 10:03:57 AM »
Quote from: ProTeal55 on October 23, 2008, 10:36:15 AM
Def. diggin the exhaust !

I LOVE those 4-2-1's!!! Those low drag pipes are nice as well though.
But i'd still take a set of the 4-2-1's ANY day over a straight 4-1.
Wish that 750 pipes fit a 650!


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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2008, 04:05:33 PM »
Can you "tweak" them to make 'em fit mate? I bought a set of Suzuki GS750 pipes for my GS1000, and I'm about to "cut and shut" them to make them fit. It'd be a shame if you couldn't get the pipes you wanted, just because of slight differences? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Ken's at it again, Cycle X
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2008, 04:18:15 PM »
I think that i could if i had the pipes in hand(any donors?).
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I'm not hurting for pipes, just salivating, and wishing at the moment.


I had a set of shorty 4-2 drag pipes from a 750 I had, and loosening one of the pipes i could make them work.
Also had a 4-1 header,  I had would have needed at least 1 or 2 cuts and welds to align them correctly.


Those 4-2-1's look like they are equal length headers...


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