R6 header Question

[justgiver]

Hi

The R6 headers I bought have a small tube that connects the 2 middle header pipes together, it is in a U shape. Does anyone know what this does; because it interferes with the black plastic piece that holds the fairings together just behind the front wheel.

I tried to find a picture but most are joined straight across, but mine comes out towards the front tire in a U shape.

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[Marthy]

Hi

The R6 headers I bought have a small tube that connects the 2 middle header pipes together, it is in a U shape. Does anyone know what this does; because it interferes with the black plastic piece that holds the fairings together just behind the front wheel.

I tried to find a picture but most are joined straight across, but mine comes out towards the front tire in a U shape.

Edit Found Picture

Even without it you will need to trim the piece of plastic. Something to do with shockwave, kind of forgot the right term.

Have fun!!! :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[justgiver]

I did cut it off and back and plug welded it up, and still had to do some trimming. Just wanted to know if it hurts anything.

 

[Marthy]

Here's what I found...

So what exactly what is the function of the balance pipe or collector box
between the pipes on a twin exhaust? What difference would it make if
each
cylinder just had its own independent exhaust pipe and silencer?


Exhausts are all about pressure waves (aka as sound). As the
waves travel around in the plumbing they cause low pressure
and high pressure zones at varying places at varying times.

The ideal exhaust system would be one that cooperated
perfectly with the desired flow at the exhaust valve, sucking
most of the time the valve is open but maybe even stopping
the flow at just the right moment, at certain revs, to stop
fresh air-fuel mix escaping down the drain.

The pressure waves bounce where the pipes change diameter
or ends. By arranging a number of diameter changes, pipe
ends, baffles and chambers (of exactly the right volume) at
exactly the right distance from the exhaust valve it is
possible to tune the system to improve one or more engine
characteristics.
Using balance pipes gives the tuner pressure pulses that
start out of phase with the cylinder he works on and those
can be put to good use. They can replace ridiculously short
or long systems. BMW even had two crossover pipes on some
boxer model (/5 and /6 ???).

Of course there must be a slight effect on gas flow
resistance as well and a chance for a multiple damper system
to sort of share the load.

... If you're not sure, leave it there! That's what I will do.

 

[ejd8806]

FZ6R Exhaust Questions

I have an 09 FZ6R and want to get an exhaust but cant see spending $1,000 before instillation on a two brothers system. Any suggestions on other exhaust systems that sound great but won't break the bank?

 

[Rabbitman109]

I have an 09 FZ6R and want to get an exhaust but cant see spending $1,000 before instillation on a two brothers system. Any suggestions on other exhaust systems that sound great but won't break the bank?

This topic has been researched extensively, and there are threads everywhere for it, please use the search feature and you will find plenty of options out there that will suit your needs.

 

[rahuljp]

ejd... there a lot of options.... Marthy's, Leo Vince, even just slightly modding your existing exhaust... You can search the forums for details... Here's a link to get you started...

twist site:www.600cc.org - Google Search

 

[Marthy]

I have an 09 FZ6R and want to get an exhaust but cant see spending $1,000 before instillation on a two brothers system. Any suggestions on other exhaust systems that sound great but won't break the bank?

Clic on the link bellow... and your dream will come tru! LOL