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Reply #1 on: January 15, 2015, 11:06:30 pm
It looks kinda cool, but I'm not sure I'd like that exhaust pipe so close to my inner thigh.  :-\
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Reply #2 on: January 15, 2015, 11:18:40 pm
If the owner wants to get rid of 2 more pounds of relatively worthless weight, he/she should remove those passenger foot pegs.
With the bolt that holds them in place, they weigh 1.0 pounds each.
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Reply #3 on: January 16, 2015, 12:04:13 am
According to the write-up, the rear rack supports a pillion pad, so they left the pegs on.

Maybe I just have freakishly long legs, but that pipe wouldn't come anywhere my inner thigh - mine are up near the tank.  Half-way up my inner calf, though... ooh boy, you're right!


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Reply #4 on: January 17, 2015, 12:17:48 am
They either need some more heat shields, or maybe this is a bike where some exhaust pipe wrap WOULD actually be a good idea.

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Reply #5 on: January 17, 2015, 12:57:24 am
I just noticed: the ol' crankcase vent filter rears its head again...


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Reply #6 on: January 17, 2015, 01:40:43 am
There's a lot there that I really like there... makes me want to get another C5 and do it up in a similar way. But I know if I did, I'd have to make the garage livable 'cause the wife would make me move into it...lol...
Yup... that pipe looks dangerous and needs more shielding. Heck, even the Triumph Scrambler pipes make me wonder.  They took a bunch off the bike but there are a lot of bits that make it really look cool to me.


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Reply #7 on: January 17, 2015, 02:04:40 am
I just noticed: the ol' crankcase vent filter rears its head again...

Yes, I noticed that as well.  I seem to notice all of the "crankcase breather mods" after I read ACE's write-up on that subject.  Looks kind of cool, but likely has the shortcomings he mentioned.
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Reply #8 on: January 17, 2015, 07:10:03 am
I am impressed! Thanks for posting the link.☺
 I am tempted to try to replicate the look.  It would be nice to be able to get the parts list and see what it would cost to swap out the parts...
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Reply #9 on: January 17, 2015, 11:55:56 am
I bet if you looked up the dealer and asked them, they would help you out. The whole aspect of being mostly a bolt on customization interests me.


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Reply #10 on: January 17, 2015, 04:07:27 pm
I'll see if I can send the dealer an email.  I'm intrigued by the bolt-on conversion aspect too because one can always return the bike to stock if needed.

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Reply #11 on: January 17, 2015, 04:40:27 pm
Hitchcocks do a very similar version too:
http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/page.php?currentpageref=6133

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Reply #12 on: January 17, 2015, 08:05:00 pm
I LIKE IT AS WELL. The Hitchcock's Pipe appears to have more of a curve-in to it, that would better accommodate the riders leg. where it straightens out, any number of heat shields are available that would fit.
   I remember many Brit Trails exhausts that would wrap around the front of the frame toward the left side, allowing more inward bend to accommodate a leg, some even cut back through the frame to a small lozenge style muffler on the right rear (they were my favorite) I think on a BSA Victor 441.
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Reply #13 on: January 17, 2015, 08:16:36 pm
 NICE Bike !    Baxter Cycle does some good stuff.


I just noticed: the ol' crankcase vent filter rears its head again...



  The  UCE motor maintains ZERO  crankcase pressure throughout the rpm range  with a filtered or open crank vent like that.  Certainly  better  IMHO, then the case going positive  with a blocked or restricted air box or filter.  You can hook a gauge up to one of the inspection plugs in the side covers , or at the oil fill and test it. Mine never goes positive... the needle may flick around a bit at idle.  But under load, it's ZERO.   Block or obstruct  that breather ?   And it will quickly go positive.
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Reply #14 on: January 21, 2015, 08:17:58 am
I like the Hitchcocks version better. If RE wants to expand their line, they should do something like that. I know they sell the parts, but that gets expensive. They have the B5 standard, the C5, which I consider sort of a custom/cruiser, the cafe racer, a factory built scrambler would be perfect. I would be very interested in a scrambler with a full cradle frame, like the GT.
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