Jardine Exhaust reviews

[LeFox]

From what I understand they have already done they dyno tune, and have saved the calibrations. They have many of the common set-ups. Like I would tell them I have a xb12s with a K&N and a Jardine pipe....chances are that they've done someone elses bike with the exact set-up. They just flash my ecm the same as the other.

sure, that ok for the larger part of the setup, but every part is not 100% alike. not taking the environment into account...

you still need to fine-tune the setup with dynotime to get the best out of your engine/setup.
if you're not fine-tuning it to get that result, you're better off just buying the race-ecm

every dyno operator saves their settings, but when installing it for different bikes, they still use the dyno and fine-tune it. it just saves alot of time not having to do everything from scratch.

 

[dans03firebolt]

I didn't think these stock ecm's were able to be changed out and remapped. I thought they were just factory settings and that is it. I have the race ecm so it really doesn't matter to me I just thought the stock one wasn't reprogrammable.

 

[LeFox]

I didn't think these stock ecm's were able to be changed out and remapped. I thought they were just factory settings and that is it. I have the race ecm so it really doesn't matter to me I just thought the stock one wasn't reprogrammable.

you still have lot to learn, young grasshopper

 

[dans03firebolt]

Live and learn I guess huh!!!

 

[LeFox]

ooh and when you get the jardine, to keep the pipe in good condition, make sure to refill it every 8000km/5000miles.

this will keep it from tearing

it's a fast & easy to do and requires a bit of refill (available at every aftermarket bike-store near you), revits and a drill.
everything but the drill is available in kits from several manufacturers

 

[mrdozer2you]

this will keep it from tearing

keep what from tearing? I keep hearing people talking about re-packing the Jardines but why? Why do you not have to re-pack other pipes?

 

[LeFox]

keep what from tearing? I keep hearing people talking about re-packing the Jardines but why? Why do you not have to re-pack other pipes?

especially for you, dozer

although the jardine is a good pipe, it needs to be refilled after time to keep it in good condition.
if you don't refill it, it will tear as seen in this picture:

just look at it as the extra attention it needs considering the price you pay for the pipe.

the good thing, it will always keep that sound you love and the performance you are used to.

all non-welded pipes need this type of attention, that's why they are not welded [smirk]
example: lazer exhausts

 

[mrdozer2you]

That seems kind lame. What would make it tear? Extra vibrations from the worn out filling?

 

[LeFox]

yep...the lack of filling gives everything some room to vibrate.

that's the only weakspot the jardine has.

and it's always where the header connects to the pipe (the front).
so if you do a checkup, just tap the front revits...if they have space to move => refill.

 

[firechickenXB9R]

has anyone noticed a lose of top end with there Jardine. people have said the xb9r would do about 130mph but i can only get about 115 maybe 120mph then there is nothing left and 7400rpm showing. any ideas just the can no other mods

thanks

 

[scobbie001]

I just fitted my 9R with an aluminum Jardine...I didn't notice any great power difference, but it sounds like a beast! I'm loving it so far!

 

[LeFox]

has anyone noticed a lose of top end with there Jardine. people have said the xb9r would do about 130mph but i can only get about 115 maybe 120mph then there is nothing left and 7400rpm showing. any ideas just the can no other mods

you only have the jardine? or other updates aswell?

 

[Fock347]

i had some problems with my jardine aluminum can the rivets kept breaking . so i welded some nuts on the inside and used some grade 8 alen bolts

 

[mrdozer2you]

Good thinking, use loctite? or locking nuts?

 

[LeFox]

i had some problems with my jardine aluminum can the rivets kept breaking . so i welded some nuts on the inside and used some

or you could have used rvs rivets.
the soft, cheap metal ones can't handle the vibration. [smirk]

 

[Fock347]

ya loc tite and washers and im also making a band that goes around it too for some extra clamping force

 

[Phrogg]

I have a jardine for my xb12r. It sounds amazing! Love the deep sound it has. I have about 8000miles on mine and it has never been repacked. With what lefox is saying I better check those rivets to make sure it is ok....I'm still pretty new to the mechanical work on the bikes, but I'm loving the whole crash course i'm going through with it.

If you want to down play it alittle, wear ear plugs. They mainly block out the louder frequencies. Plus, they will save your ear while your riding. It isn't the sound of your pipe that will do it either, it is the wind noise. They say anything above 45mph, can start to damage your ears. While it isn't as bad when your do city riding. It can be a killer on the highways. In town you can give your ears a break from light to light, plus the wind speed is significantly lower. On the highway/interstate, it can/will cause hearing loss. It is better to wear ear plugs, then to ask someone to repeat themselves over'n over'n over'n untill they say loud enough for you to hear.

 

[XBear9S]

I just switched to a quieter helmet.
All better!

Almost 10k and haven't needed to repack yet.
Planning on me and a bud doing together the first time.
He's a better "mechanic" than I.

Love the Jardine.
Still ain't found a custom remap.
Wish it was simpler.
A dyno is not an option.
The race ecm may be my only other option.
But I won't be happy about it.

Robtk! a.k.a. "SpecialK!"

"I dreamed I rode my Buell the other day...
and it was Wicked Ass!"
--Buellhole Surfers

 

[CoastieRider]

I cant wait to get my jardine, its in the mail!!! i feel like a kid at X-mas.

 

[mrdozer2you]

I cant wait to get my jardine, its in the mail!!! i feel like a kid at X-mas.

When you get it, first thing, throw away the instructions [mad] [up] I did mine and left the front chin spoiler off, it was way easier and I think it looks better.