| Author | Message | ||
     Cryptkickerxxx |
Will a Jardine pipe off of a 2003 XB9R fit an '08 Uly? I know there won't be an exhaust valve on it but would it work otherwise? | ||
| Froggy |
Yes, but I don't recommend the Jardine, it is junk compared to the rest of pipes out there. | ||
| Union_man |
Yep, there is better. | ||
| Glen |
there may be better pipes out there, but i'd hardley call the Jardine junk. I absolutely love mine, and 6K miles after install it still looks new. like i say, there are better pipes, sure, but if yer lookin for somthing cheap with a nice sound, it might just be the ticket. | ||
| Union_man |
If cost is the issue there are still better pipes. For $125 and up you could have your stock pipe chopped, or you could DIY. There are threads that show you how! A friend used some plans and had a local car muffler shop do the work. $60 ...or just ride with stock and save up the money until you can buy better. Here is the way I see it... The Jardine was not made specifically for Buell. The Jardine was not a top performer in the Exhaust Shootout. http://www.americansportbike.com/ More importantly, I have read too many reports catastrophic failure of Jardine pipes. I found this thread without much looking. I am sure that if you do some homework you will find more of the same. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/535303.html?1265054161 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/533844.html?1265770525 My $.02 Make up your own mind.  Don't kill the messenger. | ||
| Cryptkickerxxx |
Thanks for the info everyone. That's why I like to ask. | ||
| Brakes2late |
20k miles on my Jardine and I just pulled it for what I thought was a long overdue repacking. I had one loose rivet and the packing is in great shape. Could've gone much longer. I use the "butt plug" in it but I modified it on a lathe to open the hole a little more. Next oil change it goes back on for another 10K! | ||
| Johnboy777 |
""20k miles on my Jardine and I just pulled it for what I thought was a long overdue repacking. I had one loose rivet and the packing is in great shape. Could've gone much longer. I use the "butt plug" in it but I modified it on a lathe to open the hole a little more. Next oil change it goes back on for another 10K!"" Just curiuos, what was the original ID on the Quiet Insert and what did you open it up to? Thanks . | ||
| Brakes2late |
I think it was either an 1" or 1.25". I opened it up to 1.5" and put a bigger bevel on the backside. |
