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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by DarrinGT at 05-26-2010 7:40 AM. Topic has 54 replies.
  
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 05-26-2010, 7:40 AM
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DarrinGT
 
Joined on 08-23-2009
Grand Rapids MI
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Re: harley mufflers on cx500
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 yflyer wrote: | Willy
Go to your local harley dealer. I did this last week and had my pick of several sets of new mufflers. in my case they were $20.00 bucks a set.
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Hey WIlly,..I really like the look of the side cut muffler, Nice Job! How does it sound?
I would consider doing this mod, However, my Interstate is a nice low mile unmolested and all original so I am having a hard time removing perfectly good stock mufflers to install the Harley ones,..And I am a Hot Rod Exhaust kida guy,,, still on the fence I guess,..
1982 Honda Silverwing Interstate
1989 F350 4x4 Crew Cab Cummins Conversion.
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05-30-2010, 8:17 PM
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bravada
Joined on 01-23-2010
Adrian Mi
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Re: harley mufflers on cx500
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I just completed the same. I found some take offs from a dyna. I wraped the end with some metal flashing from a roofing project wraped it 2x. Used a bit of tape to hold it in place and clamp it. One thing I did was rotate the the rear foot peg/muffler mount to lower the trailing edge of the mufflers. Added a set of saddle bags from TSC only $20. The larger set are <$30.00
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06-01-2010, 5:52 AM
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willyk57
Joined on 03-16-2010
Harrisburg, PA
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Re: harley mufflers on cx500
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| DarrinGT wrote: | | yflyer wrote: | Willy
Go to your local harley dealer. I did this last week and had my pick of several sets of new mufflers. in my case they were $20.00 bucks a set.
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Hey WIlly,..I really like the look of the side cut muffler, Nice Job! How does it sound?
I would consider doing this mod, However, my Interstate is a nice low mile unmolested and all original so I am having a hard time removing perfectly good stock mufflers to install the Harley ones,..And I am a Hot Rod Exhaust kida guy,,, still on the fence I guess,..
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Darrin,
yflyer was the forum member that had the side cut mufflers, mine are just regular straight end ones. That said, i think they sound fine. Mine are a little louder and a little deeper than the stock pipes. I decided to put the Harley mufflers on because i didn't like the look of the stock, trumpet set. The performance and sound improvement were just an added plus.
Best,
Willyk57
2007 Suzuki DRZ400 S
1982 Honda GL500
1978 Honda CX500 (Parts Bike)
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06-01-2010, 10:18 AM
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dean
Joined on 06-13-2007
Pittsboro, NC
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Re: harley mufflers on cx500
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you guys that go to harley shops and ask for cans... do you ask to speak to someone in the parts department or in the shop. i guess i'd feel kinda dumb walking to the front desk in the local harley shop and asking if they had any sportster mufflers laying around.
06 FZ6
80 CX500 Custom (project)
83 Gl650I (given back to original owner)
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06-01-2010, 10:30 AM
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ride/hike
Joined on 02-24-2010
North Carolina
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Re: harley mufflers on cx500
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Talked to the HD Parts Manager and he showed me "many" good used parts removed from HD bikes during upgrades. The parts were not in their inventory and was able to pay cash for a "good" deal!
Bill
Converting 1980 CX500D 38,000 miles, to a Cafe Racer
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