so to start out, i'm not really one to buy something that i can build, that is unless it's just too time consuming. oh and i'm kind of a cheap bastard too
now that the preface is out of the way i'll start with what i am doing.
here's how i built my "drag style" exhaust.
after looking through dozens of different types of baffles i settled on a quiet core baffle from cobra
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/13/118/17363/ITEM/Cobra-Quiet-Core-Baf...here's the link for the baffle.
next i measured the OD of the stock header which happens to be about 2"
a trip to the local auto parts store was in place, where i purchased 2.25 ID x18" tail pipe section, along with a 2.125" ID to 2" OD exhaust adapter.
from work i punched out a circle of perforated steel with 5/16 holes. the diameter of the steel was about 2.125"
here's a pic of the lay out
the little circle is the perf. steel
i then welded the perf. steel circle onto the larger end of the adapter like so
this was then slid over the stock header and welded
i drilled two 3/16 holes in the tail pipe section about 90* from each other to hold the baffle in. i then slid the baffle in about 2" from the end of the pipe and drilled two 5/32 holes into the baffle and used self taping screws to hold it in place
i just used an exhaust clamp to hold the pipe onto the header so i can tune it. i haven't had a chance to fire it up yet but i will hopefully tomorrow
here's the mock up
and on the bike
for mounting i'm reusing the stock mount, i don't have pics yet but i'll post up with how i cut it. i cut the mount with the studs in it off the stock muffler, then cut the rear most stud off, next i cut the mount on the frame in half, leaving just the forward most hole. then i cut the mount off and spun it to meet the where the muffler wants to sit
don't worry it's already been jetted according to the threads in the tech section and a jet kit courtesy of Lancer
a new battery box will be coming soon too