Piping Euro Style
Do it the way they do it in Europe with Sculpture Cycle's EuroStyle pipes, made of 14-gauge stainless-steel tubing that's 2-1/4 inches in diameter. They are mandrel-bent and come in either a polished or brushed finish. Made in England by ARH & Sons, these pipes are available in various designs for left-side-drive and right-side-drive bikes.
For more information, contact Sculpture Cycles, (480) 833-0998, www.sculpturecycles.com.
And Pipe Freedom for All
One can argue that the ultimate freedom is the freedom of choice. At Speed & Precision Cycles, you can find a wide selection of pipes to fulfill your every need and fit, all ready for you to choose. For those of you who love shorter exhausts, the company offers its Lighting Pipes at a tuned length of 22 inches. A variety of styles and exhaust designs can be found on Speed & Precision's website.
For more information, contact Speed & Precision, www.scottplourde.com.
A Quickie
Wake up the performance of a stock bike with an S&S Quick Set Up Kit. By combining the performance gains of the famous S&S Teardrop air intake and the new S&S performance-designed slip-on mufflers, you can bolt about 10-12 horsepower onto a bike in an hour or so. An S&S Quick Set Up Kit will add some sound to your bike, a bit of style with the S&S Teardrop, and, best of all, more power to the rear wheel. The kit includes jets for the stock CV carb, and S&S does recommend that you verify the fuel calibration on injected motorcycles.
For more information, contact S&S Cycle, (608) 627-1497,www.sscycle.com.
Exhaust the Possibilities
As you can probably tell from the company's name, you go to Stainless Creations for...well, stainless-steel creations-and its selection of pipes. Each exhaust set is hand-crafted from 100-percent polished stainless steel to your bike's specifications to ensure proper fitment. Styles are available for left- or right-side drive, up to 360mm tires, R&R 147- and 155-inch engines, Magnachargers, and stock mounting locations of LSC and Texas Chopper. Options include performance baffles, internal coating, or a high-gloss glass coating. One-off styles are also offered.
For more information, contact Stainless Creations, (660) 727-2332, www.stainlesscreations.net.
Speeds and Drags
Despite having names that are polar opposites, the Speedster and Dragster are Cobra Engineering's two new lines of exhaust systems, both of which are both designed for Harley-Davidson Sportsters. The new Speedster systems for Sportsters are available in a slash-down style, while the Dragsters are offered with an aggressive staggered configuration. Speedsters also have full-length heat shields and chromed billet tips. They feature the proven Cobra PowerPort, the crossover tube that delivers increased horsepower and torque over the stock system. Each system comes with full-length, 2.5-inch heat shields that wrap 222 degrees around the chromed exhaust pipes, eliminating any visible discoloration of the shield's chromed finish. Each system also features 2.5-inch chromed billet-aluminum tips for a truly custom look.
For more information, contact Cobra Engineering, (714) 692-8180, www.cobrausa.com.
Lethal Injection
Lethal Injection pipes from Precious Metal Customs are made of stainless steel and polished to a high shine. The stainless steel naturally turns golden after being heated up and can be returned to a high chrome-like finish with a little polishing. The pipes have welded-on exhaust flanges with high-temperature O-ring seals, so there are no more snap rings or clamps to deal with. Because of the welded flanges, when the pipes are bolted to the head there is no need for any external mounting. The front pipe has a built-in slip-fit that allows the stainless steel to expand as it heats without binding or weeping. This technology also makes it fully adjustable to fit a variety of motors.
For more information, contact Precious Metal Customs, (678) 494-4150, www.preciousmetalcustoms.com.
The Big Pipe
Designed to enhance scavenging, improve exhaust flow, and increase engine efficiency, thus creating more horsepower and torque, forced-air induction collector (FAIC) header systems are ceramic coated in/out and are available in black and Cermakrome finishes. Available for larger motors, the Big Pipe is triple-stepped (from 1-7/8 to 2 to 2-1/8 inches) and has a 3-1/2-inch collector and muffler body. Also included are all mounting hardware, exhaust flanges, the quiet core, and cone plug. The Big Pipe is recommended for 88ci-and-up motors and is also available for Harley-Davidson V-Rods.
For more information, contact Custom Craft, (520) 290-1414, www.faic.cc.
Team Players
Precision Cycle Works and Hooker Headers have teamed up to develop a Rebel Series header system to fit wide-tire/left-drive Softail frames. These 2-1/2-inch drag pipes are standard equipment on the Detroit Series Bikes for 2006. These big pipes incorporate Hooker's successful Stepped-Tuned internal head pipes with beautiful, smooth, one-piece outer 2-1/2-inch chrome heat shields. These systems include a pre-inserted high-performance baffle to ease up on the loud tones. This baffle is easy to remove and replace for trips to the dragstrip.
For more information, contact Holley Tech Service, (270) 781-9741, www.ilovemyhookerheaders.com.