Hawk Exhaust Replacement - Page 2

kd2dxf · 02-23-2017, 07:01 PM

I will drill out the holes one size at a time. this will minimize drill friction. As for the air box, its going anyway. I plan on going with the angled pod filter. Only thing im worried about is the amount of heat coming from the pipe. might have to fab a new heat guard of some type

joeboyk · 02-23-2017, 07:28 PM

hey guys was thinking about this tonight on my ride home has anyone de catted their bike then bought the new exhaust,if so what do you think?is it worth the 130.00?

ben2go · 02-23-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by joeboyk

hey guys was thinking about this tonight on my ride home has anyone de catted their bike then bought the new exhaust,if so what do you think?is it worth the 130.00?

Yes, I think it was jerryhawk, a member on here. I still prefer the aftermarket exhaust. $130 for a complete exhaust is cheap compared to most moto slip ons. Last full exhaust I bought for a motorcycle cost me nearly $600 and the last slip on I bought cost me also $400.

joeboyk · 02-23-2017, 08:46 PM

thanks Ben just trying to get opinions not really a issue on money just dont want to piss it away if beating holes in the baffles and taking the spark plug arrester and cat out do the same.brand new hawk about 60 miles did all mods except exhaust and hit 58 on the new digital dash,i also put the correct tire size in the cluster,carb i feel is jetted right but maybe its because the bike isnt broke in,i weigh 165.

ben2go · 02-23-2017, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joeboyk

thanks Ben just trying to get opinions not really a issue on money just dont want to piss it away if beating holes in the baffles and taking the spark plug arrester and cat out do the same.brand new hawk about 60 miles did all mods except exhaust and hit 58 on the new digital dash,i also put the correct tire size in the cluster,carb i feel is jetted right but maybe its because the bike isnt broke in,i weigh 165.

A de cat and muffler gut will work about as good as replacing the entire exhaust.

Ariel Red Hunter · 02-23-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ben2go

A de cat and muffler gut will work about as good as replacing the entire exhaust.

Well - Maybe. Unless quality control has improved a bunch in the last three months, the inside of the head pipe is usually a bubble gum weld disaster. That and the exhaust gasket that comes with the bike is pretty bad. I believe that the copper o-ring original Honda gasket is much better. And look into that head pipe area at the quality of the welds. Maybe you will decide a new head pipe is a good idea....ARH

pistolclass · 02-23-2017, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

The cassien in condensed milk with stands the heat of drilling better than dino oil. I'm sure by now they have much better hi temp oils than they had in the 1980's. I put half and half in my coffee. I never liked "canned cow" in my coffee....ARH

ARH you are a true resource of knowledge. You remind me a bunch of my father in law. He is a super awesome dude. He is 92 years old and a wealth of info. He can get by with nothing. He still lives on the farm he was born on in the 20's. He gets up every day at 4:30 am ( I had no idea there was a 4:30 am I thought 4:30 was only in the PM) to tend to the Chickens, rabbits and other small animals. He got rid of the big animal about 10 years ago, cuz A-hole neighbors kept cutting the fence and chasing cow at 1:00 am sucks.

I swear if there was a massive EMP and we were all thrust into the dark ages my father in law might not even know. He still slaughters and grows his own food. They have a gravity well still pumping water. My 5 year old son hangs out with him nearly every day because I know if it beneficial to both.

I joke about almost everything but know that I'm listening and learning as much as I can.

For the Math experts out there the reason a 92 year old has a 5 year old grandson is that he started having babies at 50! well at least he much younger wife.

timcosby · 02-23-2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

ARH you are a true resource of knowledge. You remind me a bunch of my father in law. He is a super awesome dude. He is 92 years old and a wealth of info. He can get by with nothing. He still lives on the farm he was born on in the 20's. He gets up every day at 4:30 am ( I had no idea there was a 4:30 am I thought 4:30 was only in the PM) to tend to the Chickens, rabbits and other small animals. He got rid of the big animal about 10 years ago, cuz A-hole neighbors kept cutting the fence and chasing cow at 1:00 am sucks.

I swear if there was a massive EMP and we were all thrust into the dark ages my father in law might not even know. He still slaughters and grows his own food. They have a gravity well still pumping water. My 5 year old son hangs out with him nearly every day because I know if it beneficial to both.

I joke about almost everything but know that I'm listening and learning as much as I can.

For the Math experts out there the reason a 92 year old has a 5 year old grandson is that he started having babies at 50! well at least he much younger wife.

my wife and i were both 46 when we had our little one.

pete · 02-23-2017, 11:11 PM

I bought one of these for my boys CRF150f...
cost $85US with free shiping off Alliexspress...
Is prob what the Ebay seller payed for it then put
his bit on top...
I gutted the cat & turned the chamber into a power bomb...

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joeboyk · 02-24-2017, 07:52 AM

Thanks a lot guys for your info,right now it is gonna be 70 in Ohio so today is all about riding ,tomorrow snow so ill tear it apart then.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-24-2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

i was juggling whether to get new exhaust or de-cat the oem! tihs has made up my mind im going to de-cat the oem. im cheap like jerryhawk!

Boy did I earn a reputation around here. lol Not cheap but economically thrifty.

Nahh your right , Cheap bastard. lol

timcosby · 02-24-2017, 12:37 PM

economically thrifty yea thats it. it kills me to see people changing the oem tires right off the bat......wear em out first! we must be kindred spirits.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-24-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

economically thrifty yea thats it. it kills me to see people changing the oem tires right off the bat......wear em out first! we must be kindred spirits.

I like the way you're thinking. lol

Merlin · 02-24-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Boy did I earn a reputation around here. lol Not cheap but economically thrifty.

Nahh your right , Cheap bastard. lol

kd2dxf · 02-26-2017, 07:09 PM

OK. Time from work is at a premium. I was able to take off the stock exhaust today. I assembled and temporarily installed the new exhaust. Waiting on the new Carb and Air Intake before i tighten anything.
I noticed when I took off the stock, there was no gasket. I installed the copper gasket with the new exhaust. the air box will be uninstalled, so all the holes will line up without obstruction.

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02-24-2017, 12:37 PM	#27
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	economically thrifty yea thats it. it kills me to see people changing the oem tires right off the bat......wear em out first! we must be kindred spirits. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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02-23-2017, 07:01 PM	#16
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	I will drill out the holes one size at a time. this will minimize drill friction. As for the air box, its going anyway. I plan on going with the angled pod filter. Only thing im worried about is the amount of heat coming from the pipe. might have to fab a new heat guard of some type
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02-23-2017, 07:28 PM	#17
joeboyk Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Akron OH area Posts: 103	hey guys was thinking about this tonight on my ride home has anyone de catted their bike then bought the new exhaust,if so what do you think?is it worth the 130.00?
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02-23-2017, 08:46 PM	#19
joeboyk Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Akron OH area Posts: 103	thanks Ben just trying to get opinions not really a issue on money just dont want to piss it away if beating holes in the baffles and taking the spark plug arrester and cat out do the same.brand new hawk about 60 miles did all mods except exhaust and hit 58 on the new digital dash,i also put the correct tire size in the cluster,carb i feel is jetted right but maybe its because the bike isnt broke in,i weigh 165.
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02-24-2017, 07:52 AM	#25
joeboyk Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Akron OH area Posts: 103	Thanks a lot guys for your info,right now it is gonna be 70 in Ohio so today is all about riding ,tomorrow snow so ill tear it apart then.
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02-26-2017, 07:09 PM	#30
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	OK. Time from work is at a premium. I was able to take off the stock exhaust today. I assembled and temporarily installed the new exhaust. Waiting on the new Carb and Air Intake before i tighten anything. I noticed when I took off the stock, there was no gasket. I installed the copper gasket with the new exhaust. the air box will be uninstalled, so all the holes will line up without obstruction.
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