R C Engineering 4-1 Header 40yrs. Old

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23 Sep 2021 08:05 - 24 Sep 2021 08:10 #855664 by z1kzonly

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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!

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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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23 Sep 2021 08:45 #855671 by Injected

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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.

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23 Sep 2021 08:59 - 23 Sep 2021 11:56 #855672 by Mikaw

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Sweeeeeet!

It does look a lot like my V&H

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23 Sep 2021 10:32 #855681 by z1kzonly

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Hi Matt, I did just see your black pipe.
Terry & Byron started their careers with Russ Collins.

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24 Sep 2021 07:19 #855712 by slmjim+Z1BEBE

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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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24 Sep 2021 08:23 #855717 by z1kzonly

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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!