What are the springs for on that exhaust system?
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jwhelan65
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The flanges on the header are a separate piece and detach from it. The springs hold them in position.
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kawfeedave
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As mentioned, there are flanges bolted to the head which are essentaily 2 or 3 inch head pipes. The real head pipes fit over the flanges and the springs hold them in place. The mid pipe and exhaust can also connect in the same way with a slip-fit and springs.
The idea comes from racing where they may have a need to pull the exhaust several times per weekend, and the springs are way faster and don't risk damage to the head bolting and unbolting a header pipe over and over.
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mrl1000l
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In modern racing (motogp as the OP suggests), they do it because it's impossible to snake the exhaust around the frame, sub-frame, swingarm, and other tight components without installing it in separate sections, as well as for the ease of removal.
EDIT: found a decent photo of what I'm talking about.
EDIT: found a decent photo of what I'm talking about.
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Still in awe of this whole thing. Just keep the pics coming and I'll stay happy
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jwhelan65
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still_bluenoser
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Love the black top end oiler.
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jwhelan65
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Waiting on one little shift linkeage piece from the machine shop and aa few powder coated items and we will be close..
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jwhelan65
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Back from the coater
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Smokinapankake
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Oy vey! Each one of your photos make me drool. That will be one of the baddest 1100's on the board when it's done!
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jwhelan65
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jwhelan65
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Why do i have this mental picture of a bird leaving the nest for its maiden flight?
Looks even better in the sunshine, Joe.
Looks even better in the sunshine, Joe.
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jwhelan65
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Thanks Steve, not quite ready for its maide voyage but soon...
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Battleship62
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Well Done
Well Done
Geez, next time try to put a little effort in your projects.
But honestly, well done. You're are true master of your craft.
BTW: do you ever leave your garage door unlocked at night?
Well Done
Geez, next time try to put a little effort in your projects.
But honestly, well done. You're are true master of your craft.
BTW: do you ever leave your garage door unlocked at night?
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jwhelan65
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Geez, next time try to put a little effort in your projects.
But honestly, well done. You're are true master of your craft.
BTW: do you ever leave your garage door unlocked at night?
Hah! Thanks
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jwhelan65
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A few pics from last night at the Dallas Autorama....
Yes I know I am missing two sprocket cover bolts....
Yes I know I am missing two sprocket cover bolts....
