project custom build - 79 XS1100

[paulbaut]

Originally Posted by Mashermoto

PaulBaut,

Show some more detail about that exhaust system What are the mufflers from and how did you manufacture the pipes

hi there, we customized the exhaust...(check the picture with side elevation view)its like 4 to 2 then connected them to a baffle or collector right under the swingarm pivot, then projected upward a single pipe inside the swing arm together with the rear tires then had a dual muffler end...a bit tricky in achieving the look, we had to make sure the swingarm and even the tires wont touch the muffler pipes

[paulbaut]

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[RODS454]

Very Cool. I like the way it all turned out. Especially the routing of the exhaust. I'd like to hear it , if you can figure out how to post a video with sound. Good job.
RODS454

[Mathh]

One sweet looking bike

[Yahman]

Congrats... Very nice, well worth the effort.

Larry

[petejw]

+1 That turned out very nice,
congrats, i hope it rides as good as it looks.

[psycoreefer]

Originally Posted by paulbaut

i will try to post the pix of the converted wheel and explain how we melted a chunk of high grade aluminum then filled up the space of the sprocket type hub of the fzx750 rear wheel....tnx for the compliments,robbo.

Do you have any more info on how you made up that rear rim and what mods were done to make that swing arm fit?

[cueball]

Thanks for the pics and the ideas

[Coopz]

That thing is hot, well done

[bikerphil]

Nice build! What bike are the forks from?

[bikerphil]

GSXR forks, went back and read the first post. Let us know how she handles.

[paulbaut]

tnx guys! Rides well and smooth...with its low stance and adequately wider 150 rear tire,it rides smoothly and hugs the road especially at high speed...with the sound,it has that grunt at 4k rpm up...il try to post a video of it running and cruising..hv 2 find a video cam 1st.haha...its really worth it...the swingarm by the way is from a SECA...u can use a vmax rim at the back, as 4 this build,we used the baby vmax rim that is lying around the shop, we modified it from a sprocket type to fit shaft drive by melting high grade aluminum inside the hollow inner part of the hub...to save u the trouble just use a vmax rim instead..cheers guys!

[res1uqtp]

Amazing ... simply amazing!!!!!

Looks fantastic man ... thanks for sharing your work. You should be VERY proud of that ride

[paulbaut]

hi guys,i made measurements on the SECA swingarm vs. the Virago...virago is 1 1/2'' longer...so a virago swingarm can also be an alternative if u want 2 put ur mufflers under the seat as well.

[robbo]

well done a fantastic looking bike...just goes to show the old xs can still look contemporary with a little pimp up hope you have plenty of time to enjoy her now.