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Technically Speaking => Exhausts => Topic started by: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 01:40 AM

Title: 2008 FE
Post by: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 01:40 AM
Hi. I have just purchased a 2008 FE with only 6500miles and very nice condition.
It has the standard twin exhaust though. I thought that they dropped the twin exhaust from 2005 on? I believe that the joshimura (spelling🤓) was a dealer option? Surely though, even if option not taken, it should have a 4:2:1?
The V5 does state GSX1400FE K7.
I'm confused🤨
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 02:57 AM
Yes it should have the 4 into 1 - if it has twin pipes then the previous owners has converted it to that
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 03:07 AM
 Thanks for that. Are the original exhausts still available?
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 03:51 AM
The twin systems are favoured by many owners, so you'd have no trouble in off loading yours for a single system.   The singles give ever so slightly better power, but the twin system looks more balanced.  It's horses for courses really, converting your bike from a single system to a twin would not have been a cheap exercise for the previous owner.
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 04:39 AM
Maybe Snapey has owned it :P get him to pop his single pipe in a courier bag.
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 08:47 AM
Quote from: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 03:07 AM
Thanks for that. Are the original exhausts still available?

The 4into1 collector you could get from a dealer still possibly, but I'd keep an eye out on eBay. The absolute original exhaust was a bazooka which owners can't even give away, most having the Yoshi dealer fit option fitted. Not sure that this is still available, again, eBay is your friend.

Here's a couple of options
Black Widow stainless 4 into 1 collector https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154197326786?hash=item23e6e07bc2:g:JQQAAOSwi9ZfsneQ (this is probably better than the OEM one which has a restrictor in it. You can also get the gaskets from Black Widow which are as good as OEM but a lot cheaper). There is an second hand OEM one on eBay but to be honest looking at the condition of it, it wouldn't be my choice.

Yoshi Dual Oval: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125032595762?hash=item1d1c860132:g:SwEAAOSwfNRhXvkk

But if you are in no hurry, just keep an eye on eBay - or put something in the "wanted" section on this forum
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 06:05 PM
Thanks for info. Will keep an eye out I think. Failing that, just see how I go with what I've got.👍
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: Notty on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 06:59 PM
Quote from: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 03:07 AM
Thanks for that. Are the original exhausts still available?
I have a pair in storage  :)
@Baggers
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: froudy on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 07:02 PM
Quote from: Notty on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 06:59 PM
Quote from: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 03:07 AM
Thanks for that. Are the original exhausts still available?
I have a pair in storage  :)
@Baggers

What? @Notty You mean you have more than one "outside" storage facility? :devil:
Title: Re: 2008 FE
Post by: Notty on Sunday, 13 February 2022, 07:04 PM
Quote from: froudy on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 07:02 PM
Quote from: Notty on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 06:59 PM
Quote from: Baggers on Sunday, 13 February  2022, 03:07 AM
Thanks for that. Are the original exhausts still available?
I have a pair in storage  :)
@Baggers

What? @Notty You mean you have more than one "outside" storage facility? :devil:
my offshore storage facility Steve  :rofl2:
@froudy