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Old 10-01-2012, 09:51 PM   #16
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Sorry you think I "ignored advice", actually I researched this web site quite extensively and weighed many peoples opinions and technical postings then looked at the facts in a logical manner and determined what I thought was 'personal preference' and what actually had technical merit scientifically. Then I carefully plotted an outcome that suited my needs and developed a backup plan to spend an exorerdant amount of money for aftermarket pipes if my conclusions proved incorrect. Fortunatly Plan A was sufficient, and I thank the others that shared thier experimentations to bring me to this point, Kudos to those brave souls!
It's your bike...no explanation needed. I too gutted the goat-belly and debaffled. It still runs the same but sounds much better.



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Old 10-01-2012, 10:05 PM   #17
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Sorry you think I "ignored advice", actually I researched this web site quite extensively and weighed many peoples opinions and technical postings then looked at the facts in a logical manner and determined what I thought was 'personal preference' and what actually had technical merit scientifically. Then I carefully plotted an outcome that suited my needs and developed a backup plan to spend an exorerdant amount of money for aftermarket pipes if my conclusions proved incorrect. Fortunatly Plan A was sufficient, and I thank the others that shared thier experimentations to bring me to this point, Kudos to those brave souls!
Don't sweat it. Half the fun with doing your own work is experimenting. Sounds like you did plenty of research.
 
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Old 10-02-2012, 01:21 AM   #18
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The gut took 40 minutes and cost 4 welding sticks and a case of Beer I helped drink.
Seems like a good price even if it didn't do much. Drinking some beer with a friend is always worth something.
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