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     Inplansight |
I picked up a 1998 Cyclone last week and just put tags on the bike today  . Two things I am looking for some input on. 1)Anyone make a exhaust system (header pipe) that moves the rear tube away from the riders leg? I have seen pics of the 1999+ (?) cyclones that have the rear tube in a more desirable position. Will the 1999 part bolt up to the 1998 bike? 2)I am not very tall, and would like to move the handle bars back and up a little bit, I will try adjusting the factory bars latter in the week but I am not sure there is that much movement in the factory bars. I would like to know what other people are using. Thanks Paul B | ||
| Jayvee |
There are taller bars from the Blast, and the S3T that will bolt right on. Any 7/8" handlebar can work, but the Buell parts already have little 'positioner' holes in them. Exhaust? I understand that one will fit the other (early vs late) but can't remember which way it goes. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Headers are not interchangeable. Late exhaust goes under the rear frame rail; early goes over. A different frame allows the change. You can 'force' an interchange, but it involves a hammer and dents. Ride through the season, gear up (armor helps heat as well as road rash), and in the cold weather take off the header and have it jet-hot-coated, inside and out. Blast/S3 bars will bolt on, but be careful of cable and brake line routing. I can't remember if any of them need to be replaced or just re-routed to cover the added distance. | ||
| Wreaster27 |
Try the "force streetfighter" racing exhaust if you can find one. It could be better! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m8MhnAnIk78 Or just ride with jeans all the time. At first I found the heat almost unbearable at times, especially on the highway on hot days. It took me awhile, but it doesn't bother me anymore. I'm also sure there is a way to make a heat shield that brings the air from the manifold back onto the battery... | ||
| Wreaster27 |
Also try fully synthetic oil in the engine. Mine runs a little cooler with it. Any 20w30 will work, but I prefer the HD SYN3. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
20/50, 30 would be too light in hotter temps. But yeah, synth will produce a little less heat, and let you extend your service interval as well, both due to superior lubrication and resistance to break down. In addition to Rat's mention of Jethot coatings there is this: If your bike didn't come with a heat deflector/shield on the rear header try adding one. If you can't find one readily available for the 98 Cyclone or Lightning, I think the Ulysses heat shield will work, American Sport Bike does stock those or can get them if they are out of stock. I got one for my XB, after installing it I don't know why it would not work on another bike just as well. It's just held on with stainless worm gear hose clamps. | ||
| Jayvee |
Yeah, after I got the ceramic-coated header pipe, I get much more heat coming off the cylinder head than the exhaust. That's right where that heat shield goes. | ||
| Coxster |
I wear AT LEAST jeans when I'm on my '99 M2. RIDER magazine reviewed it in 99 and complained about the heat from the newer exhaust too ( 1st degree burns during test ) |
