Rebel RT

cross over tube

HPIM3583.jpgOK guys I need a little help here, the exhaust cross over tube will hit the frame since I doubled the lower frame. Is the cross over tube "THAT" important? :gah:
 
I do not recall ever seeing a cross over tube on my bikes exhaust systems, but that was to many years ago. I am sure it is to create a equalized exhaust pressure exiting the pipes, or is it just a noise reducing concept ? Interesting question and I wait to read the answers to it.
 
WOW, that is clean and lots of room to move around, sure wish my double car garage had more than walking space...…….. I know I just have to shit can all the stuff in the way, but it is the wife's mostly and "it is fine were it is" so she says. Live is wonderful, and better if you have a Trike or some type of project.
 
Shift linkage

Shift Linkage.jpgFoot rest and shift linkage...EDIT, Both foot rests do not look right so I'll be making my own design with the Rebel foot shifter and keep my feet away from the exhaust pipe...
 
Shift linkage

Shift Linkage.jpg Playing with the shift linkage, ordered another arm from eBay so I can also foot down for up shifting and will try foot pegs at 8" long to keep my foot away from the exhaust pipe. EDIT This is to see the location of the shift rod, will it miss the upper frame and exhaust? The bracket needs to be 2" from the side of the frame and then 6" more to keep my foot away from the exhaust, I'm thinking 1 1/4 OD x 1/8+ wall...
 
I could be off the mark here, but looking at the exhaust pipes they seem to have a bend design off the head outward to the side of the engine.Now if you put the left side pipe on the right side, and the right side pipe on the the left side of engine, the would the bend be inward from both pipes.Now I just realized they pipes do not have enough down ward length to ride under the frame down the center, plus the rear tire gets in way.So now custom pipes, thinking I might have taken that route myself, basically because I do not like my legs around the exhaust pipes. If they did go down the center under the engine, than a short 30 or 60 degree bend to make them come out the side, behind passenger seat would be ideal, but behind rider seat would look sporty. Wonder how load open pipes on that engine would sound. The width of the front end does allow you top bring out the foot pegs as far as you need, key is long as all is safe and comfy for you.
 
I could be off the mark here, but looking at the exhaust pipes they seem to have a bend design off the head outward to the side of the engine.Now if you put the left side pipe on the right side, and the right side pipe on the the left side of engine, the would the bend be inward from both pipes.Now I just realized they pipes do not have enough down ward length to ride under the frame down the center, plus the rear tire gets in way.So now custom pipes, thinking I might have taken that route myself, basically because I do not like my legs around the exhaust pipes. If they did go down the center under the engine, than a short 30 or 60 degree bend to make them come out the side, behind passenger seat would be ideal, but behind rider seat would look sporty. Wonder how load open pipes on that engine would sound. The width of the front end does allow you top bring out the foot pegs as far as you need, key is long as all is safe and comfy for you.
...Now who is thinking outside the BOX, I like it, Thanks for stopping by Andy I like the input, BUTTT I can not afford the exhaust work and there is no room (cg) under the frame. My goal is to use as many parts as possible from the Rebel, My LOVE is in the building, strong and safe, Then build another something, (side car?)...
 
I have not done it yet, but my TIG manual says I can weld razor blades together, crazy, but it can be done.

Like anything it takes practice and the proper settings on the welder. Myself I am still learning the welding trade. Wife want me to practice more so I can do "yard art" for her, LOL..................
 
I have not done it yet, but my TIG manual says I can weld razor blades together, crazy, but it can be done.

Like anything it takes practice and the proper settings on the welder. Myself I am still learning the welding trade. Wife want me to practice more so I can do "yard art" for her, LOL..................

history has proved you need to "seem to have misplaced my welder" unless she is going to sell it for BIG $
 
Looking good, at least it is moving forward. Oh I am trying to get things done, but just slower than ever at this point.I really enjoy watching your work progress and it has been helpful to see it all.Thank you for sharing all of it with your fellow member's.
 

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