R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

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R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

23 Sep 2021 08:05 - 24 Sep 2021 08:10
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No exhaust forum? So it’s engine.
Scored this pipe yesterday! Been trying since March!
R. C. Engineering! From early 80’s.
has the baffle too! So much for the sidewinder and modifying the rake pedal. Just hope bike is not too low?
have not tried it yet.
 Just sharing! Glad I bought it local!  
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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Re: R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

23 Sep 2021 08:45
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Damn that thing is near mint! Looks like V&H basically copied that design almost 100% as I had a early one with the "CalGard" coating.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
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1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

23 Sep 2021 08:59 - 23 Sep 2021 11:56
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Sweeeeeet!

It does look a lot like my V&H
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Re: R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

23 Sep 2021 10:32
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Hi Matt, I did just see your black pipe.
Terry & Byron started their careers with Russ Collins.
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Re: R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

24 Sep 2021 07:19
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Nice find on a great-looking pipe from the day!  That baffle should sound great & breathe well.  Nicely muffled rumble with the high frequencies mostly gone.  Full wail will be classic.

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Re: R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

24 Sep 2021 08:23
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Thanks Jim, Yes, glad I bought it. I can't believe no one else did? Was on FB for 46 weeks? But that baffles coming out!  I think 1200cc, .435 Web cams & 38 Lectrons will not like it!
Not sure of this pipe? Collector looks longer. But nice old original Pro Stock bike, RC Eng. built. With Terry Vance riding it.
I drooled over this bike 45 yrs. ago. This hooked me on the drag bikes!
If it was not for Russ Collins' SOHC 750 work then going into the Z1 DOHC parts. Having Terry Vance & Byron Hines working and designing.  Modern inline 4 cyl drag racing would not be the same!
 
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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Re: R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

26 Sep 2021 05:36
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Yet another sweet score
found by a Cool guy from NY.

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