| Author | Message | ||
     Rodrob |
Happened in turn 9. Baaaad juju!  Here is a video of the scrape. Watch the wiggle in the cam as the back tire steps out at 120 mph. Got my attention! (Message edited by rodrob on May 22, 2010) | ||
| Mattj |
Ouch. time for a new pipe (Message edited by mattj on May 22, 2010) | ||
| D_adams |
I got a fix for that.  Or maybe this.  | ||
| Rodrob |
I love the RT-4. But r u gonna make um? | ||
| D_adams |
I'm waiting on the pricing info for polishing. I will be sending out a pipe for them to do a test run on for the time/materials charges. Are you wanting one? | ||
| Hd8803rider |
thats one bad ass sweet looking Pipe there, but does it sound as good as it looks ? and any gain in how bike runs ? | ||
| Rodrob |
What's the time frame? | ||
| D_adams |
I have not tested it yet, but based on the previous designs, I'd guess a minimum of 15 hp after 7500 rpm up to 10k rpm. It sounds better than it looks, this one is the prototype. I'm running about 2-3 weeks out. I will not be fabricating anything for 2 weeks in June. Homecoming and school for work from the 15th through the end of the month. | ||
| Bitey83 |
Same thing happened to my HMF at Eastern Creek turn 9 very annoying, can you ship an Rt3 to Aus, d_adams? | ||
| Rodrob |
I would need it prior to the third weekend in June which is the next race. | ||
| D_adams |
Shipping to AU isn't cheap. PM me, we'll see if we can sort something out. I think the last UPS quote to there was outrageous, maybe $300 or something like that. Even USPS isn't cheap and it's kinda slow. Rodrob, pm me. | ||
| Ratbuell |
bag the polishing, too much like chrome for a Buell. Make it black with polished or brushed tips/outlets. Or, just leave it natural and let it bronze with heat. I can't wait to hear one at Homecoming if it'll be there  I like my CR with the stock can on it - it's nice to go for a ride without my ears ringing for hours afterwards - but I also love my S2 with the race muffler because the frequencies don't resonate in my helmet. If the RT4 doesn't resonate....the ol' wallet could be in trouble | ||
| Jion |
I agree with Rat - just leave it. A black ceramic coat may be too much trouble as well as $$. Sent my pm earlier - but just so you know I am calling "dibs" on the next one! | ||
| Redbuell1203 |
Dean I am thinking you just couldn't top yourself and then you go and make the rt4. You should be ashamed of yourself for making sucha cool looking exhaust  . I also agree with leaving the polishing off and just do a black to match the engine. Would help with cost and turn around time. Do you have a sound bite off this one? | ||
| D_adams |
http://www.youtube.com/user/deanadams1969#p/c/0FF3 1C61036B8669 | ||
| Xb9er |
Rodrob the RT-3 would be perfect for you | ||
| Vicfirebolt |
That second photo I want that. How much and where can I get it. the split dual out looks sweet. | ||
| Brinkba |
The FMF slip-on has this problem too. I cured the problem by adding an extra 6mm spacer to the original spacer. Left me with a clearance to the tire of aprox. 4mm and to the the swingarm of 1 mm. to none. After the alteration it did not scrape the road anymore apart from the pegs on both sides.  | ||
| Vicfirebolt |
ok answered my own question. Nice pipe. | ||
| Cataract2 |
Drummer... | ||
| Skntpig |
brinkba...Any pics of your spacer? | ||
| Rodrob |
D, what is the distance from the bottom of the engine to the outside bottom edge of the pipe for the RT-3 & 4? I need to check clearance on my bellypan. | ||
| Brinkba |
Skntpig: This is a 6mm thick M10 nut for now and a 10mm longer bolt than the one supplied by FMF. Could not find a better solution yesterday at the track. Next week I will make me a longer spacer to replace the original one. | ||
| D_adams |
4" below the footpeg bracket, same on the kickstand side from the kickstand bracket. I don't have an RT-3 here at the moment but will later this week. Dimensions should be the same though. If you need it, I can make a 3.5" diameter can and shorten it also, but it would be exceptionally loud. (Message edited by d_adams on May 24, 2010) | ||
| Bitey83 |
I stopped the scraping Issue with my HMF by adding 3-4+ notches of preload at the back to raise it up a little, had to add 2 clicks of compression at the rear but now I haven't had the problem since, this is probably the easiest/cheapest method. | ||
| Petethekiller |
I too agree with the keda rt-3... never been on the track but it has tons of clearance and it certainly , makes power. | ||
| Rodrob |
I would prefer to not adjust the handling of my bike to suit the exhaust. | ||
| D_adams |
Rodrob, PM replied to, check your email. |
