Hawk exhaust falling apart!

[buell248]

sold

 

[Outlaw]

Did it last a long time. If so you got your pennies worth. Time to upgrade.

 

[ToneTheMoan]

^^^ :up: :up:

 

[d_adams]

These don't usually fall apart.

 

[jl551c]

First I've heard of a Hawk falling apart. I've had 2 and both got good mileage.

 

[jl551c]

Not sure what the two pieces did but they sure weren't welded in very good!

Agreed. Maybe Randy will repair if you pay shipping? Wouldn't hurt to ask. I've talked to him on the phone a couple of times and he seemed like a decent guy. If you do go with the drummer you'll have a spare exhaust or possibly resell it to recoup some change.

 

[oh9bolt]

Those plates are baffles that he welds in front of each outlet

http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?30858-inside-of-the-hawk-exhaust

End arrogant post

 

[williegoat]

I have two Hawks, on an XB and a tuber, that have served me well for many years. I bought the tuber pipe used after that piece fell out. It still sounds great and has not given me a single problem in four years.

 

[konarider94]

Thanks for that link :up:

people threatened me with physical violence after that post. glad you appreciate it.

certainly not the first time the insides have fallen apart. friendly guy though.

 

[rchuff]

No, best bang for your buck is doing it yourself .. Just saying.

 

[rchuff]

No packing and did my inside different than the hawk. Packing is a pain in the a-s. I want to ride the bike not spend time packing an exhaust. Think it sounds just as good as the ones that are packed. Mine has a deep tone to it like banging on a base drum.

 

[d_adams]

Guess someone is doing it wrong then. Mine average 5+ years on repacks easily. The few that I've checked didn't need it done.

 

[rchuff]

Don't think so. Some packing last longer than others. I just didn't what to use packing and be bothered with it. You like it. I don't. I obviously ride more than you.

 

[AZmidget91]

Don't think so. Some packing last longer than others. I just didn't what to use packing and be bothered with it. You like it. I don't. I obviously ride more than you.

Right? I mean, who does this guy think he is? Dean Adams? .... Oh wait...

 

[d_adams]

You may ride more than I do, I don't have time to. My track testers tell me the **** lasts though.

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news...l-to-cmrausne-endurance-race-victory-at-nola/

 

[ToneTheMoan]

^^^ i like the link, i find stuff like this a really interesting read! :eagerness:

 

[Outlaw]

I too find it all informative. Much like the post I just read about wheel bearings. Good stuff.

 

[Jimes_tooper]

These don't usually fall apart.

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Whoa I like that. What is it?

 

[Chicknstripn]

Look up keada designs.
Dean Adams (d_adams) manufactures Buell exhausts. They're not cheap. And I mean that as in Quality and price. They are the best money can buy for a Buell for both performance and quality.
I'm penny pinching for one!

 

[oh9bolt]

Dean Adams Designs*