Author Topic: 1975 CB550F Project Penguin. A.K.A. David (Read 88253 times)

RAFster122s · « **Reply #475 on:** June 17, 2010, 09:47:27 PM »

here's a set of trumpet end Jardines that were on ebay recently...
If I didn't have a set of pipes I would have bought them.
I'll get a pic of mine this weekend if I get a chance...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB500-CB550-CB-500-550-Jardine-exhaust-sys-71-76-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a9ed31afQQitemZ230484160943QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_1038

ebay item 230484160943
a completed auction...

RAFster122s · « **Reply #476 on:** June 17, 2010, 09:53:11 PM »

cycle x has drag pipes that cross over up front...chopper style...they would be loud...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-cb500-cb550-Drag-pipes-chopper-cafe-/200438206355?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eab0c4f93#ht_500wt_1038

traveler · « **Reply #477 on:** June 18, 2010, 04:30:11 AM »

Those are the mufflers I have.....now I know what company made mine! I have the stock headtubes, but those mufflers.

~Joe

Zaipai · « **Reply #478 on:** June 18, 2010, 05:27:42 AM »

Thanks RAFster122S.. Perfect, I bookmarked them both so this weekend when I have time to do some more research I have a starting point. Joe.. Do they sound good? The one question I never asked you during your build..

Stock headers I thought for the 550 where 4 into 1? Am I incorrect?.. If anyone knows please chime in..

I did find the pipes that came with the bike when I got it, so if I can get to the autoparts store Sunday I am going to look over some of the pipe they have.. Guys around here love to put dual stacks on their pickups and other such things so the local Autozone has lots of pipes, and tips etc..

I tried last night to pull the baffle out of my current exhaust just to see what it would sound like. However that bugger would not budge and I don't have a slide hammer to force it out.. I also may play with that this weekend also.

IC.. That stuff seems to have worked on the Carbs.. It still sticks but not nearly as bad and I have only burned thru 1/2 a tank so far since adding it.. I suspect that by the time I finish the tank that one carb issue will go away.. So thanks for the tip!

.: Scott :.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #479 on:** June 18, 2010, 06:48:40 AM »

4-1 was stock for the F's. i believe 4-4 was stock for K models. but i'm not a K guy, so i may be wrong.

traveler · « **Reply #480 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:09:56 AM »

Yep.....4-1 was on the "F" models. "K" models had 4-4.

My pipes are okay.....my right muffler has two holes rusted through the baffle....each one the size of a dime. I will attempt to patch them....although I wouldn't mind a nice 4-1.

~Joe

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #481 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:10:50 AM »

do I smell a trade in the woiks?

traveler · « **Reply #482 on:** June 18, 2010, 09:53:35 AM »

hmmm......not sure.....#4 head tube has some scratches and SMALL dents in the bottom from the PO taking it offroad or something. No enough to inhibit flow at all.....but.....they are not perfect. Also #2 where the headpipe fits into the muffler.....the pipe broke off inside, and I only have about 1inch of the headtube fitted in the muffler....so it'll eventually have to be welded tot he muffler to make it perfect.

So, welding on #2, and replacement headtube on #4, weld up 2 rust through spots in right baffle and then sandblast and paint BBQ black and they are perfect.

In short....no one will want these I imagine.

Been thinking about a MAC....but if I must, I'll get by with these until I find a pipe I want.

Sure would be nice to get a REAL Yoshi pipe. $:-\$

~Joe

Zaipai · « **Reply #483 on:** June 18, 2010, 04:17:12 PM »

Well mine are not in great shape either. The headers were very rusted, to the point that I had to scrap them and paint them... That is why they are black, they were chrome to start with. So mine are not that great either.. I would trade, those would give me the clearance I am needing since I lowered the back and all.

.: Scott :.

traveler · « **Reply #484 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:28:56 PM »

Maybe we should talk via P.M......If you really "need them".....I am going to patch the holes and see where they lead, but really have no love for them....they DO need work. $:-\$

~Joe

Mayor08 · « **Reply #485 on:** June 19, 2010, 05:53:02 PM »

Zaipai-

Great build you did an outstanding job and you have my vote for BOTM!

Zaipai · « **Reply #486 on:** June 19, 2010, 06:01:39 PM »

Quote from: Mayor08 on June 19, 2010, 05:53:02 PM

Zaipai-

Great build you did an outstanding job and you have my vote for BOTM!

Thank you sir! I really really appreciate that!

.: Scott :.

Zaipai · « **Reply #487 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:04:21 PM »

Man, I am tempted.. I am sure teh misses will kick me out if I get them.. but...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-cb500-cb550-Drag-pipes-chopper-cafe-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2eadeefe91QQitemZ200486616721QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

.: Scott :.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #488 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:09:37 PM »

*chanting ensues*
"do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it"

my honest opinion, i think your bike wouldn't look right with drags .... it would sound AWESOME though

Zaipai · « **Reply #489 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:21:59 PM »

Quote from: Spikeybike on June 23, 2010, 06:09:37 PM

*chanting ensues*
"do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it" "do it"

my honest opinion, i think your bike wouldn't look right with drags .... it would sound AWESOME though

Really? You don't think its screaming drag pipes? Hum.. The 4 into 1 does not do it for me so .. I will have to figure out what does work on it cause its going to bother me until I do..

.: Scott :

Spikeybike · « **Reply #490 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:24:51 PM »

i guess i worded that wrong .... it would look good .. just not my personal style choice, for that particular motorcycle

Zaipai · « **Reply #491 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:26:46 PM »

Quote from: Spikeybike on June 23, 2010, 06:24:51 PM

i guess i worded that wrong .... it would look good .. just not my personal style choice, for that particular motorcycle

I see.. However I value your style eye.. Your bike, my tank the KZ your doing.. It all tells me I should listen to your artistic ear..

If you think of some thing let me know.. It would at the very least give me a starting point..

.: Scott :.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #492 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:34:45 PM »

well if you really don't like the Mac ...you don't have too many options as far as aftermarket .. maybe the drags are the way to go .. after staring at the pics of your ride , i see your headers don't hug the frame as close as mine (odd, since they are the same)

this is a trigger only you can pull my friend

Spikeybike · « **Reply #493 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:35:36 PM »

and as far as drag pipes go ....those are niiiiice

Captainkirk · « **Reply #494 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:37:57 PM »

Oh yeah...I'm diggin' it! Go for the drags, Scott!

Zaipai · « **Reply #495 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:41:03 PM »

Ok well I have a few days CycleX has 4 of them up on ebay so I am watching them and will be alerted if some one buys one or if time is running out. Spikey has me thinking. So maybe its time to email Carpy, he was very helpful the few times I emailed him (before I found this place) and see what he has for a 550 I know he makes his own pipes and I like them so..

Odd that they don't hug the frame, that is the one thing that is bothering me, the other is the clearance..

.: Scott :.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #496 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:46:09 PM »

I wouldn't blame her one bit with you in drag...that's just too far Scott!

Oh, drag pipes...

It's a monster chunk of change to be dropping on something you might not like. Time to hit some bike shows or rides where different pipes are present on a 4 banger so you can hear what a drag pipe sounds like.

What don't you like about the 4-in-1 pipe?

A can muffler will sound very different from a megaphone and a reverse cone megaphone will sound different again...

I think your header pipes with a Megaphone exhaust might be more what you are after?
Mac offers them...

Sell your Mac system if you find you like it better.

David

Spikeybike · « **Reply #497 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:52:33 PM »

or might wanna try taking the baffle out as well ...made mine a whole new experience (uber loud)

i didn't even realize they were cyclex ... you could use it as an excuse to check out his shop

, "SUPPORT LOCAL"

(carpy's pipes are always nice, but i know for a fact that if you want something for the 550 it'll have to be custom ...then you'll find yourself paying through the nose ...to him anyway)

Zaipai · « **Reply #498 on:** June 23, 2010, 06:56:22 PM »

So I see where he priced one of his exhausts for a 550 at $700, that is too steep for me no matter how much I like Carpy's exhaust. I am sure they are worth it.. I just don't have it.

I love the way the drag pipe's sound David, however I don't believe I have heard them on any thing smaller then a 750.. so not sure if I would like the sound on a 550..

I tried to take out the baffle however it wont come out, its pretty stuck in there.. I may try it again.

If I do get the drag pipes (big if), I would have to do some thing to quiet them down a little, as my block would be after me like crazy..

Ah.. stuff that makes you go hum..

.: Scott :.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #499 on:** June 23, 2010, 07:03:02 PM »

the next time i go to milwaukee ..i'll stop by with my slide-hammer (only way to get that damn thing out- i feel you man , it's a #$%*)

putting it back in is waaaay easier then taking it out too

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