Harley mufflers?

Where to start. . .

Since I had such great results with my inexpensive Sportster shock conversion, and no real success with finding a NOS exhaust for the 45k system I now possess, thanks to Neilage66, I had the idea of swapping out my horrid-looking mufflers for some E-bay Harley takeoffs.

I have found a trustworthy welder, and plan to have him weld in the mufflers and repair my broken crossover once I have the parts in hand.

I'm thinking this whole thing will come in well below what I would have to spend for new aftermarket, and probably will sound pretty good; not too loud, because it is new EPA DB take offs. The obnoxious stuff is aftermarket. Here is my question, I didn't see much information in the forum.

While I have the header pipes off, I want to treat them in some manner to extend their use, stopping the rusting that has started, etc. 30-year old heated chrome is kind of blued in spots, corrosion, that kind of thing.

Powder coating is a 400 degree process, and the person I talked to said it will burn and flake off almost immediately. The chrome shop machinist pretty much said the same thing. Turns blue. I really don't care for chrome. You ever run low on gas while running you get instant blue anyway. Don't ask me how I found that out.

:lol:

So what has worked for ones who have walked this path? What did you do, and how has it stood the test of time and use?

Thanks in advance.

Try these guys. www.jet-hot.com/

I know a lot of sportbike guys use them, I'm planning on talking to them about my M4 system headers on my TL1000R.

I Am using harley mufflers on my bike, I used roadking takeoffs and they are great! I have a few sets around my garage, the harley dealer here tosses the stock mufflers so i've found a home for them. I have a few extra sets, some are from roadkings and others from softails both would work for you. you can check out my gallery or my forum post with pics of my bike with the pipes

customkzft wrote:

I Am using harley mufflers on my bike, I used roadking takeoffs and they are great! I have a few sets around my garage, the harley dealer here tosses the stock mufflers so i've found a home for them. I have a few extra sets, . .

Way cool responses . . .Jet hot will be hearing from me. . . good to know this actually might work. . .these particular mufflers are what I am looking at, and if you had some, what would you charge. Customkzft, what did you do to match up the differences between diameters?

I like the look of these

Here you go KaZoo.



I really like the mufflers I installed on the CX500 fwiw.

yup, I have those. I'll take $30 bot them, plus shipping. sound good?

customkzft wrote:

yup, I have those. I'll take $30 bot them, plus shipping. sound good?

Sounds great. If the ones I won off E-bay don't show up, you are going to be the one I talk to next. Already had the auction in place.

Winning bid: US $13.01

Well, project seems to be coming along.

I contacted Jet-Hot, thanks to the tip from Muddy, and I have to say after reviewing the information packet, I'm impressed. . .

E-mail response:

Return-Path: <todd@jet-hot.com>
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:29:19 -0700 (PDT)

From: "Todd Beiswenger" <todd@jet-hot.com>
Jonathan,

We really appreciate your interest in JET-HOT. This e-mail has your PRICE ESTIMATE, some technical information you need to have, along with a discount offer.

JET-HOT is the number one supplier of ceramic coated headers in the world. We invented this coating and have over 20 years of experience in the science of engine exhaust technologies. We also want to let you know that we just sent you, by priority mail, information that should help you make your decision. You should have this within a few days. This packet contains several independent technical articles, a JET-HOT 20 page brochure, and a video.

We'd charge $160 to coat your headers in the 1300 Sterling finish. Add $20 for the matte black, blue, grey or copper finish. The gloss black is $50 additional and has an 1100ºF tolerance. We'll need them here for 5 days plus shipping time back. If the parts are chrome or nickel plated, add $40 to the total and 2 days for stripping. Return shipping would be about $34.

Technical benefits for the 1300 Sterling are as follows: Looks great, reduces under-hood temperatures by 50 degrees Fahrenheit and more, keeps pipes about 300ºF cooler, gives you 1-3% extra horsepower, extends average header life by at least 10 times, and improves safety in an accident by reducing the probability of fire-balling. It is also very easy to keep clean. If you use one of the other 1300 colors, they perform as well, but are not as cleanable. I will send you our full information package to get you all the coating benefits in greater detail.

If you upgrade to the EXTREME STERLING you get a coating that will stay shiny 200ºF higher than Sterling, and take a maximum temperature of 1700ºF, though it does have an orange-peel texture compared to 1300 Sterling. It will also provide an estimated 100ºF more of insulation and carries a 5 year warranty. It is recommended for low boost turbo and supercharged vehicles, and lean running EFI cars. Cost is $50 more, and takes an extra 2-3 days to process.

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The Harley mufflers are due to arrive today.

Post edited by: KaZooCruiser, at: 2007/05/08 17:15

Well, a slight setback. Hope the E-bay seller responds. . .

The mufflers arrived as promised, via UPS brownmobile.

What did brown do for me?

Nice, shiney chrome. Two different sizes. . .huh?

One is about 2 inches shorter than the other.

Hmmm, doesn't LOOK like the E-bay picture. . .





I guess I could use 'em anyway, you can't see both sides of a motorcycle at the same time. But I'd rather not, knowwhutImeanVern?

I'll be posting some pictures once I get some extra time.

Progress update. . .copy of email sent this a.m.. . .modified slightly for us'n here.

Hello "seller", (confidentiality protected at this point)

I sent you an e-mail from my private e-mail, and maybe you didn't receive it.

The mufflers arrived on the 8th, but what was sent is not what I understood I was purchasing. One of them is shorter by about two inches.

Here is a picture of what I received.



Here is what you showed as what was for sale:


My project is stalled until this problem is resolved. Can you let me know what we need to do at this point?

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This guy has lots of positive feedback,
"3473 feedback received by *******(17 ratings mutually withdrawn)" and only 1 negative in a 12 month period. So we will see. . .

I hope I don't have to decide whether I like a shorty on the right, or on the left. . .

decisions, decisions. . .

:dry: :huh: :blink:

Ewwwww...that's a sticky situation. Hope it comes out for you! Keep us posted...project, and the 'drama'.

Sometimes things move along well, better than you can hope for. . .

<lawoffice.jmg@juno.com> wrote:

Hi Tim, need some help.

The mufflers arrived on the 8th, as promised. But they are differnt sizes. One is about two inches longer than the other. From the picture on e-bay, they looked like the same size, and that is what I need for my project.
What are your thoughts on how we can resolve this?
Thanks in advance.

/s

<closeoutmotorcycleparts@yahoo.com> wrote:

I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THAT HAPPENED BUT I WILL HAVE ANOTHER SET ON THE WAY MONDAY. SO SORRY ABOUT THIS AND YOU CAN JUST KEEP THE OTHER SET THEY ARE OF NO USE TO ME. I JUST R4EALIZED I HAD MY CAPS LOCK ON, SORRY ABOUT THAT. If you ever need anything in the future I will take care of you on it for this mix-up. We just bought another dealership and I have had my parts guys doing the shipping and they have been screwing up quite a few deals but I assure you I will handle this matter myself and email you the tracking info, if you need anything in the meanitme let me know-

Tim Miller

<lawoffice.jmg@juno.com> wrote:

WOW, HEY!!!!
Thank you.
I will need a couple of the band clamps if you can lay your hands on any of 'em. I think I may have found a favorite seller through all of this.
/s

<closeoutmotorcycleparts@yahoo.com> wrote:

Band clamps? You mean for the muffler ends or for the heat shields? I have both, let me know and I can get this all shipped out today if I hear back form you by 4pm est.

Tim

<lawoffice.jmg@juno.com> wrote:

Hi Tim. . .
Probably too late now, but I was referring to the end clamps to secure the muffler to the exhaust pipe . . .
Was running errands all day, so didn't get to the library computer until just now.
/s

<closeoutmotorcycleparts@yahoo.com> wrote:

I didn't send them yet beacause I was waiting to hear back form you, but they will go out tomorrow and those are already attached.

Tim

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Good morning, Tim.

Got your message this morning first thing. Aprreciate all your efforts. I hope it's ok to send you some pictures of what I am doing once all the pieces parts are in hand.

Thanks in advance.

/s

Got the replacement mufflers Friday at about 6:30 p.m. They were BRAND NEW takeoffs. Rated at 80db. At NO COST. Got them installed by 1:00 a.m. After dinner project.

Update details and pictures to follow.

These things make my bike sound nice.

Kind of like a WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH jet turbine.

:laugh: