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Old 01-13-2010 | 01:12 PM
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Just spoke to Brandon and again it would have to be a from scratch effort...For comparison, a ballpark on a current header alone for a TLR was @ $800. To start over from scratch he referenced a few custom builds-more like $2500-$3000... Kinda sucks and he apologized over and over. Too bad because again their craftsmanship looks really nice and seems someone really put in some time developing them. I'm sure for most of us money IS an object. If for any of you it's not and you're in the Dallas area bring your bike and your wallet and anything is possible...
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I'm curious, does anyone on this forum actually have one? I'm sure I've seen "M4 full system" somewhere under someone's list of mods.
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Looks like I`ll be hanging on to my Akra after all.....
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Dammit... Oh well... Now I have money for other stupid ideas...

But I'm still looking to score one used if at all possible...
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Dammit... Oh well... Now I have money for other stupid ideas...

But I'm still looking to score one used if at all possible...
I'm right there with you....damn well as i'm right in the middle of my suspension swap I really didn't have the $$ right now anyways but it would have been sweet.

Thanks for all the effort in setting this up, you guys rock.

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Originally Posted by captainchaos
I'm curious, does anyone on this forum actually have one? I'm sure I've seen "M4 full system" somewhere under someone's list of mods.
No they are mythical like a unicorn..... lol I've never seen one just heard about them too late to do anything about it.

Would they be willing to part with a drawing of the system???
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Originally Posted by 8541Hawk

Would they be willing to part with a drawing of the system???

Unfortunately it sounds like they don't even have those anymore...from what he said it's now basically like they never made it because they no longer have anything left related to it And to think I found a full system for my SV for $50 on ebay...****! I think I'll keep it just for spite when I sell the bike.
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It's sad that they dumped, or didn't keep, the cad data. The Shawk gets abandoned, but they still make full systems for the Hawk gt. Just aint right.

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Old 01-14-2010 | 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 8541Hawk
No they are mythical like a unicorn..... lol I've never seen one just heard about them too late to do anything about it.

Would they be willing to part with a drawing of the system???
There is a VTR fairly locally with a full system... I'll make sure to get pics next time we meet up... It sure sounds sweet and the bottom end is very pretty...
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Keep on hoping

Bugger ...... ah well we all live in hope
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i have a full m4 exhaust, its in my pics. yes very nice system. pipe size is 2 1/2 inches. unfortunately, the packing in my cans burned out and during separation i wrecked the right one. now i cant get replacement parts. if anyone can help me with finding a slip on that has a straight 2 1/2 inch inlet, i would forever be in debt.
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Well maybe we can work something out. You take the header off and the good pipe and ship it to us. We take all the CAD scans off your system and Capt Chaos welds you up a can or a pair - which we pay for in recognition of the contribution.
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Originally Posted by call me phil
i have a full m4 exhaust, its in my pics. yes very nice system. pipe size is 2 1/2 inches. unfortunately, the packing in my cans burned out and during separation i wrecked the right one. now i cant get replacement parts. if anyone can help me with finding a slip on that has a straight 2 1/2 inch inlet, i would forever be in debt.
You can perhaps have a look at Hindle, I beleive they make cans with that inlet size.

BTW, if you posted pics here, they are very well concealed as I just looked through the albums and old gallery and never say them.....
Old 01-15-2010 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mikstr
You can perhaps have a look at Hindle, I beleive they make cans with that inlet size.
I just checked and Hindle offers cans in 2 1/4" (or 2")....
Old 01-15-2010 | 07:15 PM
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sorry mikstr, i HAD those pics on this site awhile ago. i will take more and post them tomorrow. as far as offering up my system for replication, you need some serious talent to make that rear pipe! and my bad they are only 2 1/4 inch diameter, been a long day.
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if they are 2.25", have a look at Hindle's race cans, they should do the trick. You can often find htem for sale on eBay for a steal (a dealer in Edmonton had a bunch last spring, some were selling for double digits, brand new!!!)
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mikstr, sounds like youve done alot to your scoot. mine is at 89,000 miles and im thinking of performing some upgrade mods soon, any advice?
Old 01-15-2010 | 09:31 PM
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Indeed I have, but so have numerous others on this site. Where you want to go from here depends on what you have already done and what you want to see improved. There is virtually no aspect of the bike that has not been altered by someone so ask away and you'll be amazed at the knowledge available here

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Can't wait to see what this famous exhaust looks like...
Old 01-16-2010 | 02:27 PM
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you and me both.....
Old 01-21-2010 | 07:58 AM
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how about those pics?.......
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Anyone got pictures yet?
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Pictures and cad drawings, my cousins husband does some ridiculos pipe welding, like super clean microsoft plant piping, were talking electro polished (three micron average surface deviation) measured to the thousandth stuff. I'm thinking if I could get the drawings and someone who could bend the pipe...
Old 02-22-2010 | 12:31 PM
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I'm interested in the price, also the dimensions, got a muffler guy here in town thats a wiz with the pipes, get a set made for next to nuthin
Old 02-22-2010 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by spladle160
I'm thinking if I could get the drawings and someone who could bend the pipe...
If the prints and CAD files still existed, M4 could build them, therein lies the problem, they do not.
Old 02-22-2010 | 12:47 PM
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Anyone got pictures yet?
Nope, still waiting on the only dude on this site (call_me_phil; see above) to have an M4 to post them.....
Old 02-22-2010 | 01:03 PM
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Will you guys please stop talking about this for at least 6 months or so......
got to replenish the toy fund......
Old 02-22-2010 | 01:09 PM
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rest easy Mike, any talk at this point is just wishful thinking anyhow (unless someone can magically uncover prints or donate a system for copying) ......



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