[JonnyCasino]

Customizing my Stryker will be a drawn out event, but I am making plans andhoping to get things rolling. One of the big things I want is a change in exhaust. I have found kits for making your own, and I love the idea. Nothing says custom, like making it yourself. I want to know if anybody has any input. I will have to find a welder (should be easy), but besides that, is this a dificult thing to do. I have the design in mind. Am I biting off more than I can chew?

 

[11Stryker]

Where there is a desire to succeed- there is a way!

 

[acepilot2007]

I would like to know where you found the DIY kits. I might be interested in trying this as well.

 

[bekohlko]

I'm doing the same thing.
http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/38-my-star-stryker/11089-bekohlko-exhaust-build.html
I have everything I need but the welder...

I would like to know where you found the DIY kits. I might be interested in trying this as well.

Just search "mandrel bend kit" on eBay. That's where I found mine anyway...

 

[JonnyCasino]

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/444...g&matchtype=&gclid=CLLE1ND95rcCFS3l7AodSAYA-w

There are other places too. All about the same price. These do not come with baffles or the ability to connect it to the bike, but that can be found easy.

 

[JonnyCasino]

I'm doing the same thing.
http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/38-my-star-stryker/11089-bekohlko-exhaust-build.html
I have everything I need but the welder...




Just search "mandrel bend kit" on eBay. That's where I found mine anyway...

I just had the chance to look through what you had on your thread. That's pretty much what I have been looking to do. My biggest concern, besides finding a welder, is making sure I have everything I need. Did you have to by a connecting peice to fit it to your bike, or can you use what is already there? Besides the actual pipes, what else do I need to purchase?

 

[bekohlko]

I actually just bought a stock exhaust from another member on here. I cut off about the first 5" from the flanges, and then I'm going to weld the new pipes to them.

 

[xarnthal]

Just search "mandrel bend kit" on eBay. That's where I found mine anyway...

The pipes are bent using a mandrel, a CNC mandrel, which is good because it means they *shouldn't* have any creases, kinks, or portions of the tube collapsed.

Mandrel bent pipes/tubes is what you're looking for, I guess it's common for them to be sold in kits or assorted pieces. Also FYI Pipe sizing is different from Tube sizing. 2.25" should be tube size, but for example 2" tube = 2" outside diameter, but 2" pipe = 2.375" outside diameter.

I'll be watching that thread to see how you make out when all is said and done. Will need some sound demos when you're done!

 

[soysaucer]

another to consider

http://www.biltwellinc.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=29

...welded to stock stryker flanges of course

 

[beaverchipper]

Anyone still working here?