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shorty harris race pipe

shorty harris race pipe

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Agemax

Agemax

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i have a modified harris race pipe fitted to my GS1085 but i fancy shortening it so the exit of the can is just under the footrest.
any thoughts on looks, performance would be most gratefull as i dont want to chop up a perfectly good harris to find i dont like it!
i wish i had a decent photoshop program on my laptop :(
gussy1.jpg
 
Leave it. Looks great. Shortening it to just underthe peg will make your foot really really hot.
If anything were to change, I'd actually lengthen it and kick it up toward the back for even more ground clearance. Of course that would add a little bit of weight too so I'd just leave it. IMO
 
Leave it as it is. The Harris is iconic on a GS plus I reckon if you shortened it then it could look like one of those crappy made in India header cans they put on cheap bobbers.
 
try this out, it a quick photoshop hack

5697718723_e03e739be4_z.jpg


I moved as far forward guessing where it is now shown is where the mid pipe starts to bend in to meet up with the header pipe centered under the oil pan.
 
first timer said:
try this out, it a quick photoshop hack

5697718723_e03e739be4_z.jpg


I moved as far forward guessing where it is now shown is where the mid pipe starts to bend in to meet up with the header pipe centered under the oil pan.
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Not really much of a difference
 
first timer said:
try this out, it a quick photoshop hack

5697718723_e03e739be4_z.jpg


I moved as far forward guessing where it is now shown is where the mid pipe starts to bend in to meet up with the header pipe centered under the oil pan.
Click to expand...
i am thinking a lot shorter than that.nice pic though,thanks
 
are you talking ab out shorting the can or just moving the can further down on the pipe?

like i said before the bend midpipe is going to be your limit. and from the pic it looks like right where i have the can now is where the mid pipe starts bending in.

it basically sounds like diminishing return then, if you want it even shorter you need a different header and mid pipe. or a stuby can.
 
i can take 8" off the pipe between the exit from the bend off the headers and the can. dont want to shorten the can itself. your photoshop is good mate but it needs another 3 or 4" off it i think
 
+1 for leave it as is.....the shorty cans look acceptable on a hacked fighter, probably not so good on your nicely done bike. At any rate, don't bother with it, till you finally want that bike outta the living room.:D:o
 
Mysuzyq said:
+1 for leave it as is.....the shorty cans look acceptable on a hacked fighter, probably not so good on your nicely done bike. At any rate, don't bother with it, till you finally want that bike outta the living room.:D:o
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its the only place i got to keep it. i havent got a garden or a garage and im certainly not leaving it outside!
 
I believe you should leave the Harris pipe intact...
I'm curious about the components you used to build your bike.
My GS 1000 XP goes along the same lines by using GSX R 1100 K wheels, brakes and suspension.
What is your front end made off?
 
John Kat said:
I believe you should leave the Harris pipe intact...
I'm curious about the components you used to build your bike.
My GS 1000 XP goes along the same lines by using GSX R 1100 K wheels, brakes and suspension.
What is your front end made off?
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hi John, the front wheel is from a GS5OOE, the forks are GSX1100 Katana, kawasaki zx9r caliper, bandit fender and home made slab yokes
 
after all the feedback and banter i have decided to leave it as it is.also i think it will cause problems with rear brake pedal clearance issues.
 
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