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Hooker Header- Question about different XS models
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hobbsdr New Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2009 Posts: 5
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 1:09 pm Post subject: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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I bought a used XS650 Hooker Header. It is in good shape, and it was supposedly on an early model XS 650 (I did not see it on the bike). The seller didn't know if it was on a Standard or Special, however. It looks exactly like the picture below, which was taken from 650motorcycles.com. (http://www.650motorcycles.com/misctips3.html; middle of page)
The exhaust system has a welded hanging bracket that looks like it should mount to the stud for the passenger foot peg; however, once assembled the hanging bracket is too far back by about an inch (or so). I have inserted the header pipes as deep into the collector as I can, but it is still too long to hang anywhere on the bike's frame. Because the exhaust bracket is welded on, there is no way to adjust for differences, as a Mac 2-1 system does with a bracket that has about 3 inches of horizontal travel.
I have a 1981 XS650 Special, and I was wondering if perhaps my XS has a different frame with respect to muffler hanging than a Standard model?? I know the shock frame mounts are different btw Standards and Specials, but would there be any difference for mounting an exhaust system?
Thanks.
Jon
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pamcopete 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 10, 2008 Posts: 875 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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hobsdr,
Right you are! The foot pegs on my '78/E are 9 1/2" from the swing arm pivot point. They are just 8" on my '81/H
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hobbsdr New Member
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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Thanks Pamcopete! My suspicions are confirmed.
Now I just need to buy a new bike to fit my exhaust .
Jon
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nj1639 Full Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2007 Posts: 839 Location: Switzerland County, Indiana
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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Sounds logical to me!
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pamcopete 650Rider Supporter
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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hobbsdr,
Well, I had a quick look at my '81/H and I think you can just fab a couple of brackets that will bolt to the stud for the muffler on the bike and the foot peg stud, extending to the bracket on the muffler.. Not a big problem.
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borjawil Full Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 535 Location: east lansing, MI
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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if you wanna sell the exhaust let me know.
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hobbsdr New Member
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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Thanks for the replies. Update: the wife put a stop to buying a new moto to fit the exhaust.
If I shorten the headers by about 1.5 inches, on the part of the header
that slides into the collector, it looks like it will bolt on. Obviously, this
would mean that my headers are shorter than Hooker originally designed them to be.
The other alternative is to fabricate or buy a bracket and mount it like PamcoPete suggested. I'm leaning towards the additional bracket, but it will not look as "clean."
Can anyone talk me out of shortening the header pipes?
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jayel 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 16, 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: SE Iowa 1974 TX650A
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 9:10 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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hobbsdr wrote: |
Thanks for the replies. Update: the wife put a stop to buying a new moto to fit the exhaust. |
also know as SHWtPintF (She Who Wears the Pants in the Family)
MAN UP! Tell her How it Going to Be
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dwyatt Full Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Houston/Malongo, Angola
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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Losing half your stuff makes that new bike very expensive.......
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jayel 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 16, 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: SE Iowa 1974 TX650A
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Posted: June 24, 2009, 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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Aaaahh, we got no fault here in the hinterlands of Ioway, give her the house keep your bikes ... sounds fair to me
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JeffM Full Member
Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 285 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Posted: June 25, 2009, 12:18 am Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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Okay, I'll say it... don't cut them. Run the bracket until you buy the other bike.
I have a set of Hookers on my other bike... nice quality welds, beautiful chrome (no bluing here), matched length headers. Mine came in the box with a brochure selling tube tops and leather visors emblazoned with 'I love my Hooker'.
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nudude53 Full Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2009 Posts: 623 Location: Snow Camp, North Carolina
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Posted: June 25, 2009, 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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JeffM:
That's a sweet looking set of pipes on that Honda, I wonder if Hooker makes a stock replacement set-up for the XS. From what I've read on here about the chrome on the pipes available from our favorite XS supplier I'm not too sure I want to drop $550 for a set that might rust up in a year or less.
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hobbsdr New Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2009 Posts: 5
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Posted: June 25, 2009, 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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The Hooker has received an 11th hour reprieve, and she will not face the sawzall as was planned. (Always wanted to say that).
Thanks for your input. I'll goof around with a bracket and post pictures when I have something decent.
Jon
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JeffM Full Member
Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 285 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Posted: June 25, 2009, 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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From what I have seen, Hooker only makes Harley and car pipes now, but I am quite sure they made xs pipes in the day. These were a lucky ebay find, I recall I paid close to $500CAD and consider it a bargain, 350f pipes are pretty much unobtanium.
Would love to find a set of old duals. The Hooker pipe has a big collector and straight through glasspacks, surprisingly quiet at low revs and a nice howl at 10,000.
Looking forward to the pics Jon...
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gordo 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 559 Location: CT.U.S.A.
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Posted: June 25, 2009, 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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DO NOT CUT THOSE PIPE'S. Look at the Mike's site for a chrome bracket, if that's what you can use to mount the header. They are pretty stiff, & I've broken 2 from vibration. I just use mild steel now, cleaned up & painted black.
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holeshot13 New Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Springfield, Illinois
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Posted: June 25, 2009, 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Hooker Header- Question about different XS models |
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If you can't use the Hooker let me know. I have been looking for one for a project.
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