Your Motorcycle Exhaust System...
The look of your motorcycle exhaust can change the look of your custom chopper.
Exhausts can be elegant, rude looking or overwhelm the bottom side of the bike with chrome.
However, whatever your personal taste is in motorcycle parts, the most important
thing is to remember that whatever you buy must actually fit the size and other
specifications mentioned by the manufacturer of the bike!
Motorcycle exhausts are classified by two main categories: the full exhaust
system...
...or the slip-on system...
The full exhaust system is connected to the
head of the engine and the slip-on exhaust connects to the opening where your
stock muffler is usually found.
Here's what a bike will look like with a slip on (this slip on motorcycle exhaust is called a 'downturn' because the end of the pipe turns down)...
If a high end powerful performance is what you are looking for, than a full
exhaust system is best for you. This exhaust system suits drag
racers, long distance bikers and motorcyclists who frequently run their
machine at full throttle.
Almost every cruiser or drag racing bike is outfitted with a full exhaust system to ensure optimum speed, power and control on the road.
The slip on exhaust system is best suited for what are called "stop
and go riders." These include commuters and individuals who use their motorcycle
infrequently or only for short trips within the city.
The benefit of using a slip on motorcycle exhaust system is that it gives your
bike what is called "low end" power. This allows you to start and stop
more easily.
A slip on exhaust system is also needed in order for a professional
rider to pull a "wheelie" or dart the bike as if turning on a
dime.
Drag racers will also employ high mount and low mount motorcycle exhaust systems.
These are a type of slip on motorcycle exhaust that call for the raising
or lowering of the motorcycle seat depending on the maneuvers that the driver
wants to perform.
High or low mount exhausts are not recommended for individuals
who like to carry passengers.
Once you have decided on which chopper motorcycle exhaust system is best for you, experts
advise adding three extra components to your installation package. These
additional motorcycle parts prevent stains, engine damage and undesirable performance.
First of all it is recommended that you install a fuel management system
along with your new motorcycle exhaust system. This allows the airflow and fuel
in your pipes to harmonize so that your bike runs smoothly. A fuel management
system also prevents your exhaust from deteriorating and turning a brilliant
blue. If your bike is fuel injected, you will need to install a type of fuel
management system called a power commander. If your bike has a carburetor
you will need to install a fuel management system called the jet kit.
Secondly it is recommended that you install new exhaust gaskets every
time you replace the motorcycle's exhaust system. This prevents your exhaust
from leaking and damaging the engine.
Thirdly it might be a good idea to replace your air cleaner as air is
the key to getting more power out of your bike. This also allows for the
optimum chemical reactions to take place in your exhaust so your bike can
run at optimum efficiency.
There are plenty of used or cloned motorcycle exhausts to be found in that part
of the motorcycle market called the aftermarket. Motorcycle-exhaust systems
for all types of bikes including Harley Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and
Kawasaki brands are widely available both as cloned versions or the real thing.
Here is where we like to go first to shop for
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