Bandit Alley
MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 650 and 1250 - WATER COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Ray Mooney on July 26, 2008, 03:43:38 PM
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Here you go, fellas. Easy install, looks great, sounds great. In the pics with the old canister, there is some distortion of perspective because I'm holding the old can in front of the new one, but they still demonstrate the significant size difference.
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And by the way, you guys are really smart. I blocked off the PAIR valve this morning and went for a quick test run. Decel popping is completely gone! I didn't think it was bothering me much until it disappeared. Now I'm much happier with the sound.
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Hey Ray nice pipe a little more lean you will lose those chicken strips! :stickpoke:
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It does indeed look good. I'm gonna quite reading these threads. I get more and more jealous. I'll be able to afford a better can at some point though.
Ya' know I've leaned my Bandit over 'till I felt something scrape and I'm not sure I can get rid of the strips. I think my hard case bags may prevent that.
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:thanks:
I really like the look, too. The stainless Scorpion oval is only $299 and the round is $275 at pipecity.com (although they can't seem to keep the round one in stock, from what I hear). They also offer free shipping. This is my first aftermarket can after owning six bikes, so I felt like I owed it to myself, especially considering how stealthy the stock can is. I felt like I was invisible out there.
I don't get out to the mountain as much as I need to. It's mostly just commuting these days. I may have to take a pair of fingernail clippers to those chicken strips. :stooges:
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That's a nice looking pipe.
I'm not sure about that pose with it coming out from between your legs though... :rofl:
you couldn't ask for a better shot than that! :wink:
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:thumb: I agree, sharp looking muffler.
(After Andrew's comment, I just couldn't use 'sharp looking can')
Any chance you can turn the forward clamp around so it matches the rear one?
Would look even better with the bolt head showing that all those threads.
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that would be nice. I like that carbon fiber (is it real, or just look like it?) clamp strap. very sharp. (I figure I better redeem myself with more positive feedback...)
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That's a good suggestion on the forward band clamp. It was already loosely attached to the midpipe when I received it, so it didn't even occur to me to turn it around. :duh:
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I guess it's just the aircraft inspector in me that notices hardware orientation. :trustme:
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Man there isn't anything better than getting rid of that boat anchor. Looks good man!
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????? Can you tell me the model number of that scorpion muffler on the Pipecity website ? I looked on Pipecity's web site and did not see that exact muffler. I really like that end can and the general design of that muffer. Thanks, Lee. :thanks:
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Sure. The part number is 1811-1330. And here's a link, http://www.pipecity.com/Products/ProductDetails.cfm/ProductID/469241 (http://www.pipecity.com/Products/ProductDetails.cfm/ProductID/469241)
The image on the page isn't the plain stainless model, but it's the right part. I checked it against my order. They're very friendly on the phone, so if you have concerns, you can call them at 1-800-391-2571. In case you're interested, the round can is part number 1811-1331. It's $24 cheaper.
From looking at their website, it appears they've dropped several models of the Scorpion for the B-1250. There were many more options available when I bought mine, including the flame design and several others. Ah, well. If the stainless oval is the one you want, they're still carrying it. Good luck.
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Ray, Did you have to rejet or any other mod when putting on the pipe?
It sure looks good .. I have hard bags on my bike is the clearance (height of the pipe) the same as stock?
I am thinking of going with the carbon fiber one .. thanks for the post now I may have to buy one.
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I didn't change anything except blocking off the PAIR hose. It pops quite a bit on deceleration if you don't do this, but it still runs just fine. My gas mileage has dropped a little, but I'm pretty sure that's my fault for playing with the loud handle so much. :grin:
It looks like the angle of the can is the same as stock, and the Scorpion is much shorter, so it might clear, but I'm not sure. I know Dale makes a sport touring can that rides lower for folks with hard bags. I know several others here have the Scorpion slip-on, so maybe they can offer some better advice regarding clearance.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the info and pics
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Ray, neat looking can. I had a Yoshi on my '98 Bandit, rejeted and K&N air filter. Ran very well, but not as well as my '07. You said you blocked off the PAIR hose....what is that please and how do you do it? Thanks.
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I didn't change anything except blocking off the PAIR hose. It pops quite a bit on deceleration if you don't do this, but it still runs just fine. My gas mileage has dropped a little, but I'm pretty sure that's my fault for playing with the loud handle so much. :grin:
It looks like the angle of the can is the same as stock, and the Scorpion is much shorter, so it might clear, but I'm not sure. I know Dale makes a sport touring can that rides lower for folks with hard bags. I know several others here have the Scorpion slip-on, so maybe they can offer some better advice regarding clearance.
Good luck.
Ray,
What is the size and what did you use to block the Pair air supply?
Thanks!
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I had some pipe insulation foam left over from a surfboard rack I made. I cut about a 1-inch by 1/2-inch section, rolled it like a foam ear plug and shoved it into the hose. Worked like a charm. The foam is very dense, so I have no fear of it breaking down and crumbling inside the hose. As others have said here, almost anything that will fit will work, but I liked the idea of using something that I could compact and then would expand to fill the space.
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:thanks: RAY!
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The SCORPION cans also come with a LIFETIME warrantee and NEVER need repacking due to the SS mesh packing inside the can......SCORPION will also sell you a replacement can at 50% off retail if you ever trash it in a get off!! Great company!
I have the round one from Pipecity.
Nice Ray! :beers:
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The SCORPION cans also come with a LIFETIME warrantee and NEVER need repacking due to the SS mesh packing inside the can......SCORPION will also sell you a replacement can at 50% off retail if you ever trash it in a get off!! Great company!
I have the round one from Pipecity.
Nice Ray! :beers:
Scorpion stainless steel round here as well from PipeCity.
Great Product! :thumb: