WABBMW
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Has anyone ever modified the exhaust system on an FZ1 to accept two mufflers off an R1? It probably makes no sense, and perhaps no performance advantage, but I really like the appearance of the two-muffler system on an R1. I also like the exhaust sound.
I realize that this project would require considerable custom work such as:
1. Fabricate a mid pipe that would lead from the front header - outside the right side of the swing arm, and back inward to connect to a "Y" for the R1 mufflers. 2. Build some heavy duty hangers for the mufflers - probably bolted to the sub-frame along with the rear passenger pegs. 3. Have a considerable heat shield that would keep from heating the underside of the rear section of the passenger seat. 4. Position the mufflers for sufficient rear tire/swing arm/ brake caliper clearance. Etc. Etc.
I need to get my hands on some R1 mufflers so that I could hold them in position, just to see if it is even possible. The rear section of an R1 is shaped to accept the mufflers, and not so on the FZ1. Didn't want to go to lots of trouble if someone else has tried this and run into impossible problems.
I know people will proclaim me crazy for having this idea. Thanks in advance for any input.
I realize that this project would require considerable custom work such as:
1. Fabricate a mid pipe that would lead from the front header - outside the right side of the swing arm, and back inward to connect to a "Y" for the R1 mufflers. 2. Build some heavy duty hangers for the mufflers - probably bolted to the sub-frame along with the rear passenger pegs. 3. Have a considerable heat shield that would keep from heating the underside of the rear section of the passenger seat. 4. Position the mufflers for sufficient rear tire/swing arm/ brake caliper clearance. Etc. Etc.
I need to get my hands on some R1 mufflers so that I could hold them in position, just to see if it is even possible. The rear section of an R1 is shaped to accept the mufflers, and not so on the FZ1. Didn't want to go to lots of trouble if someone else has tried this and run into impossible problems.
I know people will proclaim me crazy for having this idea. Thanks in advance for any input.
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