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Posted by kw-retrorider
- March 12, 2014, 20:03:55 PMSo I went back to Smartpartz as a courtesy after two of you told me you had 2 inch stub pipes coming out of your baffles. For info, they gave me this link to their product that fits the 2 inch pipe: http://www.smartpartz.com/SPZCB200DP.html
They confirmed the part size but note the directions on the link show they are marketed for a Cobra 2 inch exhaust.
Again just sharing info.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 11, 2014, 16:22:54 PMok let us know what you need and we can help you hunt them down........
Posted by gdrudd13
- March 11, 2014, 13:34:58 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on March 11, 2014, 11:14:56 AMThe things I deal with to get the model I want lol. The good news is I still have roadhouse exhaust. Now I just need to find the parts to make it a complete exhaust.now having read the other thread and putting them togather,
so much anger in one so young.......lol....
one of the issues in buying used sometimes you get the other persons mistakes or screwups.
And my temper has gotten slightly better 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 11, 2014, 11:14:56 AMQuotenow having read the other thread and putting them togather,things previous owners do that tick you off
so much anger in one so young.......lol....
one of the issues in buying used sometimes you get the other persons mistakes or screwups.
Posted by gdrudd13
- March 11, 2014, 08:32:00 AMGreat thread. Now I have something else to buy if I can ever find a tip to my roadhouse exhaust (things previous owners do that tick you off...).
Posted by kw-retrorider
- March 11, 2014, 03:45:50 AMThanks for the photo Ratman.
It confirms something Chris at Smartpartz told me yesterday. Although the internal baffle pipes are different sizes on the Roadhouse baffles, the exiting pipe stub is the same on all at 2.5 inches. That means their part fits all Roadhouse Exhausts with the 2 into 1 canister.
So the difference between your baffle and mine is the inner pipe on the standard baffle is 2 inch, while the performance baffle is 2.5 inch all the way thru. You can see that by comparing your photo with my RH 1 photo.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 10, 2014, 21:09:02 PMwell if we are showing off tail ends here is mine......
Posted by kw-retrorider
- March 10, 2014, 19:30:10 PMSo here's the final tune, with some adjustment left. Probably not for everyone, but worked.
There's a lot of room/space behind the baffle inside the tip, so thought I could tone it down just a little more by reducing the final diameter of the pipe out. For about $3 each, bought 2 reducers.
Photo 1 shows a 2.5 inch to 2 inch reducer, picking up the same set screw holding the Smartpartz baffle, followed by a 2 inch to 1.5 inch reducer slipped on the end - friction fit. So still larger then the 1.25 inch final pipe size in the stock muffler.
Photos 2, 3 and 4 shows it all fits within the tip, so not visible.
Results: Dbs just slightly more than the stock exhaust, but with the deeper tone of the Roadhouse. No whistling wrrrrr of the stock pipes.
Done for me now. For incrementally more sound, I can remove the final 2 inch to 1.5 inch reducer. So diameter plays a part too. Ride on.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- March 09, 2014, 16:14:03 PMThanks Guys - I have printed out my share of good threads on things to do and how to do it. I document all this, because I didn't see it anywhere even after I searched. So all the guys who bought these exhausts originally, perhaps had them set up right because there was support when they were still being made and maybe there was nothing to talk about. When you're piecing it together, it's a different process.
This whole evolution has been educational and I dare say a little costly. Probably could have had a custom exhaust made for the amount spent. That said, like Ratman, I'm keeping the machine stock except for the exhaust because it is a hard to find accessory that simply looks right on the Drifter.
Went out for a 35 mile run today....hi temp of 46....getting used to and like the throaty sound...the Drifter needs and deserves it.
Have one more idea to tone it down just a little more....will keep you posted.
Posted by Drift1
- March 09, 2014, 13:30:55 PMkW I too also filed this very informative information away . This is an excellent thread on the road house exhaust and the research you've provided is outstanding , not to mention the pictures and links to boot . I for one am grateful for the well documented thread and thank you for the time spent achieving the information for others to reference . Kudo's to you KW 
Ratman I would never accuse you of straying away from keeping your bike stock . As much as it HURTS 
being nice you've done a fantastic job with Red . Now my bike however , is drifting further and further away from being stock .... LOL 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 09, 2014, 12:28:12 PMAwesome info, and thanks I have added this to my list of must save items, and the links.
QuoteTook a close look that would be a 2001 Cardinal Red / Chromed Drifter 800.Ratman:...note the front fender treatment on red drifter...similar or like yours in chrome.
The solo seat, clue #1, of course the colour and amount of chrome Clue #2, and look close on the rear fender, Chrome Fender Stay cover, 14091-1319 were not available in the 99 black out, nor in 2000 that I have found stock. clue #3.
When I wanted to do the stay covers, I have to order chrome and from a 2001, never found it for a 99 or anything earlier then 01.
As for the front fender guard, in all my research and looking I could not find that Kawasaki offered a bike standard or stock with front fender guard, engine guard, or sissy bar in North America. That being said I never really checked on the way the European market was set up.
But I did find that there were a number of companies that jumped on the band wagon for after market "stock" parts, to fill this gap for the abovementioned items. One such company was Custom Wings / Ledrie, based I think in the Netherlands, who have since gone under or closed. They had a huge variety of parts about 3 years ago. They had spot light, light bars, sissy bars, engine guards, luggage and such, in fact I got my sissy bar from them, at a very reasonable price including the shipping to my door step.
Then there is a guy on e bay called motorsloop Guido, in Belgium this guy went out of his way to help with a front engine guard, and my front fender guard. again both shipped and priced better then anyone one in the US. He still has the odd items every so often on ebay.
So with the help of these few people I have managed to keep my bike "stock" or close with parts made for that year and look of the bike. Yes D1 other then the fender stay covers but I like them.....lol....
Posted by kw-retrorider
- March 09, 2014, 08:30:58 AMFinal Notes on Roadhouse and Smartpartz:
See the photo on the Smartpartz box...didn't originally notice this...it's a Drifter, and although I got the part for the Roadhouse 2 into 1, it is clear they are marketing to and have baffles for the other aftermarket pipes.
Ratman:...note the front fender treatment on red drifter...similar or like yours in chrome.
Other: Appreciate the neighbor situation, so came across another article about Roadhouse baffles and necessity to repack them over time, because the packing deteriorates and slowly makes them louder. Again, just for info. See: http://vtwinchic.blogspot.com/2010/05/roadhouse-slip-on-repack.html
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 08, 2014, 09:18:50 AM Very informative, will file this away for reference. Like I have said only one person has ever made comments about how "loud" my system is. and that is normally at 0630 on a work morning.
I push the bike from the shed, park it on the end of the driveway the exhaust pointing east, start the bike on half choke, (PO said it always needs choke to start when cold), start it, walk back to shed lock it up, grab helmet and put it on, get on bike, adjust helmet, put gloves on, take choke off, shoulder check, and pull off.
Female neighbour (she always has something to bitch about) living to the west of me say's my exhaust is too loud. No one else has ever said it is overly loud. Everyone has said it has a really nice sound to it.
Most importantly I like it, I think the sound suits the bike and the looks of the bike, so it will remain as is. I need to learn to make a sound vid of it and post it.
Even with my pot helmets, I do not find the sound loud and hard on the ears.
SIDENOTE:
got a couple of lads with V&H longshots to ride past one day as she was sitting outside.......since then no real comments of how "loud" my pipes are anymore.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- March 08, 2014, 07:56:58 AMDrift1: Thanks. FYI, shipping from Hell Risers was a little slow. Use the tracking link and you can see where your package is. Patience my man.
If you blow up the one photo with the box from smartpartz, you'll see the instructions, or go to the link on-line. You have to drill a 1/4 hole in the 2/5 inch stub coming out of the baffle and then put in a set screw.
Other:
- Just want to point out that Jim at Hell Risers and Chris at Smartpartz were very responsive and helpful ahead of the decision to buy. Several rounds of emails and good discussion.
- Smartpartz makes their baffle for lots of applications, in cast anyone with Long Shots or other aftermarkets you have need a little taming.
So all that's left is be next to Ratman and see how it compares to the Roadhouse with the standard 2 inch baffle.
Anyone have the Roadhouse Quiet Baffle?
Posted by Drift1
- March 08, 2014, 07:43:28 AMKW man this is a great write up See you been busy searching around for that specific sound you wanted to achieve . Now am I understanding correctly , the smart partz baffle is added to the road house " performance " baffle for added decrease in db's ? How does this bolt up or is it meant to just slip on the road house baffle and bolted to the tube as 1 unit ?
I'm still waiting on my performance baffle to arrive . I'm going to give them a call this morning to see if in fact it has been shipped . It was in stock so I honestly thought I would have received it by now . I'm anxious in getting the bike back together .
Kw I'm glad you finally have that road house exhaust we both have searched countless hours for and now have it tuned to your likings 