1978 GS 750 Sidewinder Exhaust

[tukn20s]

Can anyone tell me if there is a sidewinder exhaust that is made for a 78 gs750? I bought one a while back from a 1000 or 1100(don't remember exactly) that was supposed to fit a 750 as well. Anyways, it bolts up to my bike but there is not enough clearance between the headpipes and the front tire. With the way the pipe fits mine, I don't see how it could be made with enough clearance.

If anyone has pictures that would be great.

Also, what years and engine sizes are compatible with my bike? This would provide more options when looking around. I'm not concerned with mouning brackets and such; I can make/modify those as needed.

 

[Steve]

Can't help you with your question, but I have to ask ... are you sure you want a sidewinder? :-k

They are designed for drag racing and go out the right side instead of under the bike (hence the name).
For street use, you will have a hard time negotiating right-hand corners.

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[Detroit Diesel Man]

In the search for an exhuast for my 77 I found quite a few...but yeah they dont have a baffle...orient express racing I believe has them also i come across them on ebay all the time...


http://www.orientexpress.com/

If you want something with a baffle dennis kirk has the megaphone classic pipe from V&H decent price as well.


John

 

[kochic]

I ride a GS1000 with a side winder on the street.
I have to be careful when i make right turns but the big bonus is that you don't need to watch the bike ground clearance.
I don't have clearing issues with my wheel because I have a 17in wheel. (even when breaking hard, nothing touches)

For your 750 I would try to fit a set of forks with a front leading axel. (ex. GS L model) or if your bike has mag wheels, you can fit an 18in wheel from a GS400.

Marc

 

[Steve]

For your 750 I would try to fit a set of forks with a front leading axel. (ex. GS L model) or if your bike has mag wheels, you can fit an 18in wheel from a GS400.

True, that will move the wheel forward, but that will also upset your steering geometry.
It will reduce trail by a fair amount, which can make the bike rather twitchy.
Personally, I would look for another method.

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[rapidray]

The original sidewinders were designed to be used on dragbikes with raked frames. There are ways to make them work without raking. Call me at 714-356-7845 if you want some help. I also have a brand new set of RC Engineering 70 mm pistons for an 8 valve 750 if anyone is interested. I think they make an 870? out of a 750. Ray.

 

[tukn20s]

Thanks for the ideas guys. However, I don't want to get into changing parts. I want to keep those items stock on the bike, and I would like to do the exhaust at a reasonable price.

I would actually prefer to do the exhaust similar to the attached picture rather than the 4-1 on the side like most of the sidewinders. (Not sure whose bike this is, so I hope it is not a problem posting the picture.) However, I don't have the equipment to build it as so. Either way I will probably eliminate the megaphone and use a straight pipe with a baffle.

 

[kochic]

My next exhaust will be a spyder type too.I hope.
Marc

 

[Steve]

I would actually prefer to do the exhaust similar to the attached picture rather than the 4-1 on the side like most of the sidewinders.

That is a classic example of what I know as a "sidewinder".

That thing hangs out so far on the right side, you will not be able to lean to make right-hand corners.
The reason it is set up that way is to be able to lower the drag bike to lower the center of gravity.

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[tukn20s]

That is a classic example of what I know as a "sidewinder".

That thing hangs out so far on the right side, you will not be able to lean to make right-hand corners.
The reason it is set up that way is to be able to lower the drag bike to lower the center of gravity.

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I will be modifying the pipe on the side with the hopes of making it practical for street use.

 

[Steve]

Good luck, but it would be far easier to just find a MAC, Kerker or other pipe that is already routed where you want.

I know it takes all the "fun" out of the project, but at some point, reality will set in.

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[tukn20s]

Good luck, but it would be far easier to just find a MAC, Kerker or other pipe that is already routed where you want.

I know it takes all the "fun" out of the project, but at some point, reality will set in.

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I am trying to find one that is routed where I want. I don't really have the tools to make one that is anything more than basic. Most of what I see from those companies are routed underneath the bike. This is not what I am looking for.

 

[rapidray]

The pipe in the picture of the Champage 82 1100 is considered a Pro Stock type pipe & I have 4 or 5 of them. If you are interested, call me at 714-356-7845. Ray.