Yes! Another exhaust thread

[slowbird]

So after reading old posts and threads regarding aftermarket exhaust for the VF500, and after searching everyday for an Aftermarket exhaust on Ebay and finding NOTHING....I have 2 questions:

1. a) Can I just get 2 Slip-ons made for a similar cc bike and have them custom installed by myself or some Muffler shop?
b) ...and will this require rejetting of the carbs?

2. a) I read about drilling around the main exhaust hole in the can to increase sound...will this hurt performance?
b) Will this also require rejetting?

I just want to have a little more sound from the bike to make myself known in traffic.

[JamieDaugherty]

1a) Yes, this can be done. VTR1000F, RC51 or CBR1100XX pipes seem to fit without a terrible amount of "customization".

1b) Probably, and you should also expect a performance decrease, all slip-ons cause a power loss on the early VF's.

2a-b) I probably wouldn't bother, this sounds like crap IMHO.

[supertex]

Really, exhaust note only tells people you just went by not that your coming up, so I don't believe it helps much. With that said, if you can get a throatier sound and you improve the modern look of the bike, I'd do it.

[slowbird]

Originally Posted by JamieDaugherty

1a) Yes, this can be done. VTR1000F, RC51 or CBR1100XX pipes seem to fit without a terrible amount of "customization".

1b) Probably, and you should also expect a performance decrease, all slip-ons cause a power loss on the early VF's.

2a-b) I probably wouldn't bother, this sounds like crap IMHO.

Well no sound is worth decreasing performance.

Thanks for the info.

[supertex]

I don't think Matt had a decrease in performance, but Jamie is a guru.

[great white]

Contact "timmythecop" on vfrd......

He's posted that he has a pipe for a vf500f before. I think he said it was a V&H pipe.

Might be sold though.

Finding a pipe for the miniceptor takes time and patience, but one will eventually turn up. It could be months, or even years, but one will turn up. You also have to be prepared to crack your wallet open pretty wide.....

I was fortunate enough to find a couple Hindle pipes for my vf750f on ebay. SOme useable, some rotted thorough. Good for templates though.

The stuff is out there, you just have to be patient.

Or, these guys might make one for you, but the exchange rate will probably kill ya:

http://www.predatorexhaust.co.uk/uni...UST-SYSTEM/569



Don't know much about them though...

Oh, one more thing:

Don't go punching holes in the muffler. That's just so........well..........for lack of a better word.............."ricer".

[slowbird]

Originally Posted by great white

Contact "timmythecop" on vfrd......

He's posted that he has a pipe for a vf500f before. I think he said it was a V&H pipe.

Might be sold though.

Finding a pipe for the miniceptor takes time and patience, but one will eventually turn up. It could be months, or even years, but one will turn up. You also have to be prepared to crack your wallet open pretty wide.....

I was fortunate enough to find a couple Hindle pipes for my vf750f on ebay. SOme useable, some rotted thorough. Good for templates though.

The stuff is out there, you just have to be patient.

Or, these guys might make one for you, but the exchange rate will probably kill ya:

stainless steel car and motorcycle exhausts - HONDA VF400 & VF500 & VF500FII PREDATOR 4-1 STAINLESS STEEL ROAD EXHAUST SYSTEM



Don't know much about them though...

Oh, one more thing:

Don't go punching holes in the muffler. That's just so........well..........for lack of a better word.............."ricer".

Well I've been looking for 2 years now. I did see a Yorishima(sp?) Slip ons for the VF500 but they were over $200US!!! ...that was the first and last time I saw undamaged aftermarket exhaust on Ebay.

What is VFRD?

Yea...I just have soooo many spare VF500 cans that I figured I could try modifying one. Oh well...Maybe I'll just coat the set with the least mileage on them and leave it at that.

[JamieDaugherty]

Originally Posted by slowbird

Well I've been looking for 2 years now. I did see a Yorishima(sp?) Slip ons for the VF500 but they were over $200US!!! ...that was the first and last time I saw undamaged aftermarket exhaust on Ebay.

Yes, it's getting more and more difficult all the time. What used to take months now takes years. It can be frustrating, as you've found out.

Originally Posted by slowbird

What is VFRD?

Another forum - VFR Discussion - vfrdiscussion.com

[slowbird]

Ahhh...sweet.

Thanks

[zabut]

SISTEMI DI SCARICO SPORTIVI PER MOTO, MAXIMOTO, SCOOTER E QUAD / ATV- GALASSETTI is making a 4 into 1 exhaust for vf 500: € 580,00

[JamieDaugherty]

Originally Posted by zabut

SISTEMI DI SCARICO SPORTIVI PER MOTO, MAXIMOTO, SCOOTER E QUAD / ATV- GALASSETTI is making a 4 into 1 exhaust for vf 500: € 580,00

I couldn't find anything on their website about it. Is it a specail item that's made to order?

[slowbird]

It was such a PITA to Re&Re the exhaust I wouldn't even think about installing an aftermarket system.

[zabut]

Hi Jamie, I found it, let me look then I give you the link...

[zabut]

SISTEMI DI SCARICO SPORTIVI PER MOTO, MAXIMOTO, SCOOTER E QUAD / ATV- GALASSETTI
This is the link, anyhow you have to look on "catalogo" - "honda" and the check all the models.

Ciao and greetings from Tuscany!

[zabut]

P.S there is no pictures of the exhaust but I have aa partil picture of it mounted on an old bike. I will post them if I manage.
I spoke with Mr Galassetti a few days ago and He said is available for € 580,00 with alu or carbon look muffler.

ciao

[slowbird]

Found it:

ISC150 HONDA VF 500 4/1
IMPIANTO DI SCARICO COMPLETO DISPONIBILE IN VERSIONE STRADALE DA 95 DB O CORSA DA 105 DB CON SILENZIATORE ALLUMINIO - CARBONIO ROTONDO D.E. 100

Babblefish translation:

ISC150 HONDA VF 500 4/1 SYSTEM OF COMPLETE DRAINAGE AVAILABLE IN VERSION STREET FROM 95 DB OR RUN FROM 105 DB WITH NOISE SUPPRESSOR ALUMINUM - ROUND CARBON D.E. 100

What's that currency?

If it's 580 Euros that puts the price well over $900

[zabut]

ISC150 HONDA VF 500 4/1 COMPLETE exhaust SYSTEM AVAILABLE IN STREET VERSION WITH NOISE SUPPRESSOR, 95 DB(decibel) OR race version, 105 DB ROUND MUFFLER, ALUMINUM OR CARBON D.E. 100

This is the correct translation.

[zabut]

In my photo gallery there are a couple of pictures of the muffler.

[zabut]

price, at the current exchange rate is 856 usd

[slowbird]

I looked in your Photo Gallery...could only see pics of your bike.

[zabut]

Now you can see them.

[deepdish]

Originally Posted by slowbird

So after reading old posts and threads regarding aftermarket exhaust for the VF500, and after searching everyday for an Aftermarket exhaust on Ebay and finding NOTHING....I have 2 questions:

1. a) Can I just get 2 Slip-ons made for a similar cc bike and have them custom installed by myself or some Muffler shop?
b) ...and will this require rejetting of the carbs?

2. a) I read about drilling around the main exhaust hole in the can to increase sound...will this hurt performance?
b) Will this also require rejetting?

I just want to have a little more sound from the bike to make myself known in traffic.

love it custom made by yourself drilling holes just classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you can put anyslip on you want.. make a mount get a muffler shop to make the midpipe for you slip may require going up in the main ...lets say 102 to 105..please post pics want to see it....i would try to find dual gp styles or supertrap shorty mufflers would give a good sound and look as well

[slowbird]

Originally Posted by deepdish

love it custom made by yourself drilling holes just classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yea...I was desperate at the time.

Originally Posted by deepdish

you can put anyslip on you want.. make a mount get a muffler shop to make the midpipe for you slip may require going up in the main ...lets say 102 to 105..please post pics want to see it....i would try to find dual gp styles or supertrap shorty mufflers would give a good sound and look as well

I recently got F1R Slip-ons and I'm enjoying the sound and all the little exhaust snap, crackle, and Pops.