Cutting down the stock pipes on the M-50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Everett Keith · 10-04-2005, 08:10 AM

Has anybody cut the pipes shorter on the M-50 and how did it sound?

**intimid8er** · 10-04-2005, 08:20 AM

Check with Mavman.

Uechi Kid · 10-04-2005, 12:26 PM

I wouln't cut them, but you might be able to take the baffle out without to much trouble

Everett Keith · 10-04-2005, 02:22 PM

I have removed the baffles already but I don't like the way they stick out past the fender.

Pinhy · 10-04-2005, 02:55 PM

mavman HATED his after he cut them down. he posted som pics and although they lined up and the top one wasnt past the tire anymore, it looked WAY too short and kinda ugly.

he instantly replaced his pipes with aftermarket.

see post #155 on in this thread

he knew he had cobras coming so did this.

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Everett Keith · 10-04-2005, 04:39 PM

They look good to me,I was going to cut them shorter than that. What do think?

**intimid8er** · 10-04-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Everett Keith

They look good to me,I was going to cut them shorter than that. What do think?

I don't know.....I'd talk to Mav first. PM him. I believe he had some issues.

Pinhy · 10-04-2005, 04:51 PM

i think so too IIRC. read on from #155 i think that thread goes into detail.

Mavman · 10-04-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

I don't know.....I'd talk to Mav first. PM him. I believe he had some issues.

DA$$...The ONE day couldn't be here-(I hate work and want to win the lottery

....

Ok, let's tie up loose ends.

I debaffled, wasnt' happy and had and still DO NOT HAVE enough money for aftermarket pipes or fi unit-(think human baby and wife). So I started tinkering with them. I cut the top pipe back even with the lower one.

Postives---(1)--For me, it doesn't look bad.

and that's where it ends.

I tried to convince myself otherwise, but I was WRONG, so here are the negatives.

1) Loss of low end "getty up", not tons, I feel I've gained some back after disconnecting/connecting the battery, BUT NOT MUCH.

2) Keep in mind I debaffled, SO I have ended up putting a nut and bolt threw the top exhaust to keep the guts from coming out.

3) LOUD-I pulled into a MC accessories shop a few days ago and after pulling into the parking lot from out of a blind spot...a gentleman on a HD tells his friend that he thought I was on a Harley until he seen the bike

, no offence HD owners, but I don't want to sound like a HD.

4) Yes you could cut further, BUT how much....if your talking about hacking the big cans off....it's only gonna be LOUDER-(someone else can chime in concerning other issue's if that's the case).

So PLEASE don't do it.....I'm living in misery with what I've done and I don't want to see someone else live my nightmare.

Everett Keith · 10-04-2005, 05:06 PM

My pipes are debaffled anyway so whats a cut here or there. Plus I was looking at cutting them back to uncover the wheel

Mavman · 10-04-2005, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

mavman HATED his after he cut them down. he posted som pics and although they lined up and the top one wasnt past the tire anymore, it looked WAY too short and kinda ugly.

he instantly replaced his pipes with aftermarket.

see post #155 on in this thread

he knew he had cobras coming so did this.

.

Pinhy, The first thing I was gonna get was cobra drags and thundermonster baffles, BUT decided against that after being informed of horsepower loss and so on.....I'm diggin' the pipes that others have-(I'm currently following everybody's reviews).....and I'm happy that they are happy.

I'm still interested in the cobra street rods that Tim posted and you mentioned calling them about. In another thread you mentioned possibly coming back with them from biketoberfest. That's where I'm still at...

I'm still holding out for reviews and such on those for looks and horsepower.

ddarais · 10-04-2005, 11:19 PM

I am no rocket scientist...but what if you shortened the pipe on the top one before it went into the can...if you moved it forward they may line up on the back end. Take some torch work..but should keep all the exhaust metrics the same....

Any thoughts??

Pinhy · 10-05-2005, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavman

Pinhy, The first thing I was gonna get was cobra drags and thundermonster baffles, BUT decided against that after being informed of horsepower loss and so on.....I'm diggin' the pipes that others have-(I'm currently following everybody's reviews).....and I'm happy that they are happy.

I'm still interested in the cobra street rods that Tim posted and you mentioned calling them about. In another thread you mentioned possibly coming back with them from biketoberfest. That's where I'm still at...

I'm still holding out for reviews and such on those for looks and horsepower.

i still have a small interest in those, but i doubt i will find them in Daytona and switch. no way to keep my stock that way either (unless i strap them to my back for the ride home! haha). those do kinda look like nice fat straights, and i bet they sound good too. having the crossover is key.

we'll see what happens with me and pricing on the Jardines i am now interested in. im leaning that way.

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Everett Keith · 10-05-2005, 09:05 AM

I like the sound debaffled but I don't like the pipe sticking out, so If I do anything its shorting the top pipe. Thanks for the help and advise Ill tell you what happens next.

Mavman · 10-05-2005, 03:36 PM

but i doubt i will find them in Daytona and switch. no way to keep my stock that way either (unless i strap them to my back for the ride home! haha).

Well, if ya find them there, they are what ya want, ya could switch them out on your bike and wear the stocks on your head........you know....."stocking cap"..

**intimid8er** · 10-05-2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavman

Well, if ya find them there, they are what ya want, ya could switch them out on your bike and wear the stocks on your head........you know....."stocking cap"..

Jeezum Crow...that was freakin' bad!!! So bad I laughed!!

Mavman · 10-05-2005, 03:55 PM

yep.....I'll admit it was pretty bad.

Mavman · 10-10-2005, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddarais

I am no rocket scientist...but what if you shortened the pipe on the top one before it went into the can...if you moved it forward they may line up on the back end. Take some torch work..but should keep all the exhaust metrics the same....

Any thoughts??

I talked with a welder/machinist today concerning shortening of the stockers..he agreed with ya ddarais. He said it be pretty simple if the heat shields are clamped on......just a little more work if not.....ie re wield the heat shields back on if they are spot wielded on to begin with.

just thought I'd share what he said.

stp1971 · 10-11-2005, 07:55 AM

Everett,,, you better not screw that bike up before next week!!!!!!!! Daytona and no bike would suck dude,, TRUST ME I know!!!!! Remember tonight is the Meeting and bike show if you are bringing your bike.

10-04-2005, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	I have removed the baffles already but I don't like the way they stick out past the fender. __________________

10-04-2005, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	mavman HATED his after he cut them down. he posted som pics and although they lined up and the top one wasnt past the tire anymore, it looked WAY too short and kinda ugly. he instantly replaced his pipes with aftermarket. see post #155 on in this thread he knew he had cobras coming so did this. . Last edited by Pinhy; 10-04-2005 at 03:03 PM.

10-04-2005, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	They look good to me,I was going to cut them shorter than that. What do think? __________________

10-04-2005, 12:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	I wouln't cut them, but you might be able to take the baffle out without to much trouble

10-04-2005, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i think so too IIRC. read on from #155 i think that thread goes into detail.

10-04-2005, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	My pipes are debaffled anyway so whats a cut here or there. Plus I was looking at cutting them back to uncover the wheel __________________

10-04-2005, 11:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
ddarais Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: M50 Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah Posts: 57	I am no rocket scientist...but what if you shortened the pipe on the top one before it went into the can...if you moved it forward they may line up on the back end. Take some torch work..but should keep all the exhaust metrics the same.... Any thoughts??

10-05-2005, 09:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	I like the sound debaffled but I don't like the pipe sticking out, so If I do anything its shorting the top pipe. Thanks for the help and advise Ill tell you what happens next. __________________

10-11-2005, 07:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Everett,,, you better not screw that bike up before next week!!!!!!!! Daytona and no bike would suck dude,, TRUST ME I know!!!!! Remember tonight is the Meeting and bike show if you are bringing your bike. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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