LSR Pro Stock 2-1's
Pure Race Systems with Baffle! Sophisticated 15
Degree Merge Collector Maximizes Power
Bonneville, Dyno, & Track
Proven Since 1978:
No
Stupid Megaphones , No Aluminum Butt Plugs
Click on the below to Jump to Your Harley
Purchasing the LSR 2-1Exhaust
1. Go to the Partnumbers Page
to Locate your bike
2. Look Up Heat Shields for
your bike: Heat
Shields
Note: We make full coverage LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
Heat Shields..Both ports and Merge Collector to end of exhaust
3. Mandatory 00-1000 /
00-1001 / 00-1002 Flanges /
Clips / Nuts
The Question Everyone Asks: " What
is the Best Performance Harley 2-1 Exhaust"
What is the "Best 2-1 Harley
Performance Exhaust Exhaust"...Everyone asks this question.
"Best" is relative and depends on the individual. There is no
"Best" that fits everyone which is why we have so many
options. For us "Best" means simply we have tested the designs
over the years and they have been proven by our customers and
our own testing to"win"...Win what? Well they sound better.
They provide big dyno numbers. They work at the track. They
hold up as the years roll by and people are happy. That's a
win.
History and Options
We started making 15 Degree
merge collector Pro Stock 2-1 systems more than two
decades ago and nothing has worked any better.
15 Degree Merge Collectors, no aluminum
butt plugs, no reverse lip megaphones, no multi-step
primaries, just clean designs.
Dyno, track and Land Speed Racing proven.
They
are designed to run without a Baffle...
There are three variations:
1. 00-1306 Challenge with
short 2.5" secondary. Optional 00-1417 Welded-In
Machined 2.250" Baffle.
2. 00-XXXX Longer 2.5"
secondary (to rear axle). Specific four
digit part number. Optional 00-1417
Welded-In Machined 2.250" Baffle.
3.
00-1306R with 2.5" I.D. 4" Diameter Resonator for wide
open Db reduction. The Resonator is effectively the
"Baffle"
Ultimate
M8 Performance Bagger Exhaust: LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 00-1306R in Silver Ceramic with three Silver
Ceramic heat shields for maximum heat rejection for the
rider. Wide open race system with some sound
attenuation.
00-1306
is LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 2-1 Challenge , short, without the
"R"
Resonator.
Big Engine M8: 2" primaries, four O2 ports, a 2.5" secondary (2.375" I.D.) and a Silver Ceramic 3.5" O.D. Stainless Steel resonator (2.5" I.D.) for decibel reduction. Collector for maximum ground clearance.
We've been making 00-1306 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Pipes with full 1 3/4" and full 2" primaries for Baggers way before anyone got the bright idea of racing these couches.
The bike above completed a 2200 mile run and the pipe looked exactly the same as when it was installed
Pro Stock LSR
2-1 1306R
S&S T143
Born Every Minute As
They Say: LSR 00-1306R Versus
$3200.00 Black Burns Stainless 2-1
The Black M8
Dresser pictured above runs with our LSR 2-1 00-1306R with full coverage heat
shields. Shields and Exhaust in Silver Ceramic. A 2020 M8
Dresser with 128 kit and cam. Maximum full race performance.
You can spend upwards of $3,200.00 for a, new to the market, Burns Stainless black megaphone 2-1 exhaust with only an abbreviated heat shield ($185.00) and no long term history in terms of pipe mounts or over the road long term durability. Also not available in chrome. Whoever chose that bend radius flunked aesthetics 101.
For about the same money you can get a competition and dyno proven LSR 2-1 00-1306R Pro Stock in dual coat black ceramic, silver ceramic, or full chrome, with full coverage heat shields, a TTS MasterTune, a TTS Camshaft and a RSR Dual Display AFR Gauge for, as you ride, monitoring to perfect your tune. Full 2" primaries, billet gaskets, and CNC machined turbo venturies. No flat gaskets that mush into the port.
We tried
megaphones 30 years ago. They are a waste of time.
It's old tech for Norton Manx's and pukka 1950's English
bikes. There are no megaphones on any race
cars...formula, GP, WRC Rallye, NASCAR...Nowhere. 46
years of this shit. We've seen it all. Stepped
primary tubes are for clowns.
Anatomy of a Racing Bagger
Exhaust
Baggers
Get Air with 00-1306...15 Years before King of the
Baggers
Danny Arnold, Doc's Harley Davidson writes: " Thank you guys for the (00-1306) Challenge Pipe for my Bagger. It works! Better HP and TQ numbers than ever before. I was able to trim time off my ET and had better MPH. My bike is an 02 FLTRI with a 107". It's my daily rider and is the #1 plate holder with the AMRA in the D Class and is also the record holder all the way across the board thanks to you! Thanks again."
We have been building Bagger Race exhausts for way over 20 years...Shovels, Evos, Twin Cams, and M8's. 15 Degree Merge Collectors...with or without a Resonator.
All M8 LSR 2-1 Exhausts: Dual O2 Sensor Ports 12mm and 18mm
All Milwaukee 8 RB Racing LSR 2-1 exhausts have both 12mm and 18mm O2 ports. We recommend you stay with the 12mm O2 control and use TTS MasterTune. Some Dyno shops will retain the 12mm O2 sensors but want a wideband port to assist in tuning. Some people drink the purple Kool-Aid and run only wideband sensors. Whatever you want to do.
For 12mm O2 applications
we recommend using TTS MasterTune and buying our RSR
Dual Air Fuel Ratio Gauge (Two 18mm Sensors) to
monitor your bike as you ride where you can observe
transitions , cruising, and wide open throttle air
fuel ratios visually. Instant information in the
real world. Better than the dyno as you ride in the
real world not overheating the engine on the dyno.
Also, if you have a Twin
Cam that came with 12mm O2 ports, we can also put in
the 18mm at no charge.
00-1306 M-8 Nitro Pro Stock Challenge and M8 00-1306R Nitro
We also can make a 00-1306 Pro Stock Challenge LSR 2-1 "Nitro" exhaust with a "Kick" to keep the exhaust at 45 degrees rotation. All the new M-8 models have better cornering clearance anyway. The standard 00-1306 also clears the bags with plenty of space.
No baffle. Full race. Standard with 12mm and 18mm oxygen sensor bosses (no charge).
15 Degree Merge collector. Two inch primaries. Billet flanges and clips, billet gaskets and three heat shields. This exhaust is going full Dual Coat Black Ceramic, both exhaust and shields which is the most popular choice.
S&S
T143 with B3 Heads
143
Cubic Inches for your Dresser. Another way to
spend $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 to climb the
Horsepower mountain. We are making exhausts for
these with our integral two bolt B3 flanges. The
exhaust port dimensions are not OEM Harley.
There are slight variations between the B1/B2
and B3 S&S heads.
We have
made custom parts for these two bolt T143 B3
cylinder heads. Available for the four product
ranges we manufacture...Quiet (LSR 2-1 Black
Hole) to Full Race (LSR 2-1 Pro Stock). All use
2" primary tubes.
The new
two bolt LSR 2-1 B3 Flange is integral, free
rotating, to the exhaust port. Full tapered cnc
machined venturi for 2" primary tubes. 1.875"ID.
Uses a
machined 1.875" I.D. Billet Aluminum Gasket.
S&S SA B1/2/3 Heads
We have been asked by customers to
provide LSR 2-1 exhaust systems for B1 / B2 / B3
heads originally found on EVO and 145" S&S
Tribute engines and later T143 engines. Early
B1/B2 four bolt flanges. Later B3 use two bolt
flanges.We make both. The diagonal dimensions are
the same two to four bolt patterns.
We have LSR 2-1, LSR 2-1 Pro Stock,
LSR 2-1Pro Stock Spyder and LSR 2-1 Black Hole
designs for these three S&S cylinder head
variations.. Pictured above are our laser cut
flanges and cnc machined hour glass shaped
venturis that we heliarc to the B1 / B2 / B3 LSR
2-1 exhaust systems.
We have a specific fixture for the
Twin Cam 126 S&S and T143 SAB2 / SAB3 Twin Cam
Dresser systems as the billet cam cover is not
OEM.
We also have a special fixture for the 145" S&S Tribute Engines.
00-1306 Pro Stock Challenge...White Hot Flames
Customer writes: " Love our RB Racing LSR 2 into1's" Jonathan.
Semper Fi Times Three
Customer writes:
"2000 FLHTCUI bought new 18 years
ago. I put a SE 95" Big Bore kit on it
after 6 months and a nice set of Samson
slip-on's. I decided the old pipes had
to go, so I bought my third set of LSR 2-1 Pro
Stock Pipes. That says it all, I really
like these pipes. I'm not a racer, my
bikes aren't highly modified, I like the
looks of the pipes, the sound is second to
none, and they are easy to install. Here
is a picture of the Ultra with the new pro
stock.
Also, I've added pictures of the three bikes
together together. 2008 FXDWG, 2000
FLHTCUI, and a 1984 FLHS with the red reserve
tank on back. When I need another
exhaust, I will definitely call LSR for
another pro stock. It is a pleasure to
be a customer. Rick".
As they say in the military "It takes
three to make a formation". LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
Systems in Double Coat Black Ceramic.
00-1155 Street Glide Pro Stock
Customer writes: "First I wanted to thank you for your patience and help. Secondly, here is a short video of the RB Pro-Stock 00-1155 installed on my 2013 Street Glide. The pipe woke the already mod'd engine up (along with the neighbors). I've got a sh#t eaten grin on me face. Thank you and the boys for a great pipe!! Taylor."
150 Hp Bagger
Customer writes: "Here is a pic of my 98 road glide with a S&S 124 B-2 head engine (see SA B2 pictures below) and your LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 124 challenge pipe. The bike is 250i dyno tuned to 150 hp and maximum torque. This pipe is my 3rd pipe I have purchased from your shop, the other 2 pipes were LSR 2-1 C style and the sound and power these pipes make are number one. I honestly don't know why anybody would buy anything else. I will run RB Racing pipes as long as I ride. Thank you for such a awesome product.......Randall".
Road Glide
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock in Silver Ceramic on a Road Glide.
Customer writes " Hi, sending a photo of the Pro Pipe installed on my Road Glide. (Purchased pipe through Heritage Harley Davidson, PGH, PA) Love it! PLENTY OF GOOD COMMENTS! Thanks for a great product! PS - I know that dyno numbers don't mean everything, but here they are for a 95c.i.: 107.5 Hp 105 Torque."
Born Every
Minute As They Say: LSR 00-1306R Versus
Burns $3200.00 Stainless 2-1
You can spend upwards of $3200.00
for a, new to the market, Burns Stainless megaphone 2-1
Black exhaust with only one abbreviated heat shield and no
long term history in terms of pipe mounts or over the road
long term durability. No broken pipes or mounts.
For about the same money you can
get a competition and dyno proven LSR 2-1 00-1306R
Pro Stock in dual coat black ceramic with full coverage heat
shields, a TTS MasterTune, a TTS Camshaft and a RSR Dual
Display AFR Gauge for, as-you-ride monitoring, to
perfect your tune. Full 2" primaries, billet gaskets, and
CNC machined turbo venturies.
We tried megaphones 30 years ago.
They are a waste of time. It's old tech circa Norton Manx's
and pukka 1950's English bikes. There are no megaphones on
any race cars...formula, GP, World Rallye,
NASCAR...Nowhere. 45 years of this shit. We've seen it all.
And stepped
primaries are for clowns.
Born every minute as they say.
On the other hand maybe we should raise prices to $3,200.00 since every minute there is a new one born....and sell you the other three items.00-1306 FXLRST 2022
2020 M8 Softail Low Rider S
00-1306R
00-1306 M8
Customer
writes: "Hi,
Finally got a photo of the bike with the exhaust on. To
say I'm happy with how it sounds and looks would be a
huge understatement!! I absolutely love how deep it
sounds and that noise when I open it up is just so damn
good!! It even impressed the guys at my local Harley
Davidson dealership so that is saying something.
Thank you for an amazing product! Jamie."
00-1306 2012
Blackline
Winner
Robert Berry took a win with his
Softail and one of our 00-1306 Pro Stock 2" Challenge
exhausts. Hard work and prep pays off.
00-1306 B Style
Softail
00-1306 Fatboy
Lo
00-1306 Aloha
Customer
writes: "Aloha! Here are some shots of your pipe. Thanks
for a great product!! Mahalo, Guy.
2017 CVO Breakout 124CID: 147.14Hp @5960; 161.23 Torque @ 3760
Customer writes: "My bike is a
Pro Street 2017 CVO Breakout. The Dyno chart is after I put
680 Star Racing cams and it is comparing the 640 cams . 680
has more torque down low.
Thanks I love the pipe ...Robert"
00-1174 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 2" primaries in Dual Coat Black Ceramic.00-1306: 142.5 Hp 151.17 Torque
00-1039 Big Inch Springer
00-1306 2"
Customer writes: "Hey Lynn, just off the lift - love the look and sound. Will send a good pic when I get 'er out. Another rain event headed this way! Thanks, your web site is the best!
00-1306with three heat shields.
M8 Softail
Customer writes: "I finally got your race pipe on my bike and it sounds awesome , i had my mechanic put a zippers tuner in with woods cam and it sounds like a Chevy motor with open headers . Couldn't be happier with the results of this combination , loads of power , no dyno numbers i can just feel the difference , keep up the great work ! Lew".
00-1306 LSR 2-1 M8 2" Pro Stock Challenge.
Softail 00-1306
Customer writes: "Hello.I hope all is well in your part of the world, first up thank you for sorting out bits n bobs to fit the second hand Pro Stock Pipe I purchased of a 2007 softail which arrived well packed and fast.
The pipe fit like a glove, provides access to my clutch cable and shows off my Carlini torque arm nicely. I only got it on the bike an hour ago and took it for a quick blast..... when I got off the bike I was dumbfounded, I knew there would be gains but I wasn’t ready for this! Throttle response improved, hp gained as an estimate 10/15 hp with an exhaust note that’s all business with no back cackling bullshit! All this with no tuning to suit the pipe! The best exhaust system on the planet, not trying to blow wind up your arse just calling it for what it is! This system is the first bolt on horse power everyone should purchase, the V&H big shots I removed were 6 pounds heavier! It’s like winning the horsepower lottery finding your system!
Now I have the
exhaust sorted (with 18mm sensor ports bunged off) I would
like to fit your AFR meter for obvious reasons, you
recommend the single display for carby models. Down the
track I will invest in your closed loop fuel injection
system for my EVO, so the question is... could you please
advise the correct set up for my 1999 FXSTC with this in
mind, perhaps the dual display for future improvement? I
have dual CHT gauges and my bike runs front 280 and rear
270 which is at odds with the norm, btw screamin eagle
1550 kit was fitted prior to buying the bike...at least
that’s the info given and I haven’t put it on a dyno to
suss it further as I hate to burn money.
In closing, thank you for an awesome exhaust system which
I had no idea would be this good and I can’t get the grin
off my face, and thank you in advance for any advice you
can give on the AFR meter.
All the best and kind regards, Peter (the bloke in Melbourne Australia with the huge grin on his face compliments of RB Racing LSR Pro Stock Pipe)."
Seeing Double
Customer writes: "Got my prostock on my CVO springer, looks great, sounds better, super bad pipe, thanks for getting it done fast. Got 2 now, the badboy still looking and running great also. Thanks again, Chris."
2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge 00-1306: Milwaukee 8 Softail
Milwaukee 8
The Milwaukee-8 is a taller, heavier engine with the O2
sensors moved upstream, closer to where they should have
been. Earlier LSR 2-1 designs will not fit this motor. We
supply a different saddlebag mount system for our under
the bag designs like the Pro Stock Spyder and Black Hole.
All systems also have a three point laser-cut mount off of
the transmission.
00-1306 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge exhaust with 2"
primaries. Prototyped at RB Racing on 2018 Softail FLSB
Sport Glide.
There are two versions: One for mid pegs (FXLRS; FXBB;
FXLR)...and a second for forward control models (FLSL,
FXFB/S , FLDE, FLSB, FLFB, FLHC/S, FXBR/S, FXDR)
00-1306 2" Pro Stock Challenge for the new M-8
Softail. Finished in dual coat ceramic black with
three heat shields.
Currently in the 135 hp range...Now being bumped from
a 117" to a 127"....Assembled by Cool Springs Harley
Davidson. Tuned with a TTS MasterTune.
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Part Number 00-1408 in Dual Ceramic
Black. 2" primaries with heat shields.
Bad Boy Spokes!!!
Customer writes: "The pic I promised of my new Pro Stock on my Bad Boy. Looks, performs and sounds badass. Compliments on it everywhere I go. Thanks for everything, and just thought I'd include my buddy's cvo springer, he got the Challenge.
2nd Life
Customer
writes: "I bought a Pro Stock exhaust for my 2000 Ultra
Classic a couple years ago. I sold the bike in
February, 2019, and the man who bought it wanted the
stock pipes back on it. I took the Pro Stock exhaust
off.
I
turned around the next week and bought a 2002 Heritage
Springer. It had a D and D exhaust on it that I
didn't like. I called RB Racing and you said the
Pro Stock would fit the engine, but may have to modify
the bracket. It went on easy and I was able to
mount it using the Ultra Classic bracket that it
originally had. No drilling or cutting. Only
had to use one mounting bolt on back of exhaust to
bracket.
The Pro Stock looks great and sounds better on the Springer. Thank you for all you help. 2002 Springer, 95ci, Mikuni carburetor, Andrews 26a cam. 18 inch LA Chopper Apes. Rick".
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock in Dual Coat Black Ceramic.
Thailand Executive Chef
Customer writes: "Hi, just thought would send short a note...am very happy with the pipes and performance. Regards Jason".
00-1306
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge with heat shields in Dual
Coat Ceramic Black.
00-1306 "C" Style Challenge
Customer
writes: "How's this shot? Pipes are tuned and running
great. Alan". Dual Coat Black Ceramic LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
Challenge. No baffle. Full coverage heat shields.
98" B Style
00-1306
Customer
writes: "Just finished this build. All
that remained stock was the frame, trans, and lower end.
Still doing heat cycles, so no performance figures yet... If
it runs as good as it sounds, we'll be very happy! I used
the following parts from S&S on the engine:
98" Kit
83 CC CNC Heads
585 Gear Easy Start Cams
Premium Travel Limited Lifters
Forged Pump/Plate kit
58MM T-Body kit
I love the B Style pipe and all that was needed to
accommodate the footboard was spacers. The customer and
myself are ecstatic with the look and sound of this pipe!
Thanks again for building another masterpiece of a pipe!
Hot Rod Todd's Custom M/C Shop LLC".
91 Fatboy 131"
Customer writes: "I finally got my 91 fatboy all done and running. I have been able to hit the drag strip a few times (I am running in the high 11's for now) and my bike sounds mean and looks pretty damn sweet with your pro stock pipe on it. My 131 big twin can exhaust like no other! It sounds like thunder when she fires up! I laugh when people roll their windows up as I cruise around town. RB Racing, you guys nailed it! Thanks for being available to us average folks! Orin."
00-1050 2" LSR 2-1 "C" Style Pro Stock in Dual Coat Black Ceramic with three heat shields.
Softail Forward
Controls
Customer writes: "Beautiful".
Blue Magic
Customer
writes: " Love the pipes!"...Darryl.
Customer writes: "I just put the finishing touches on Jeff's 07 FXSTC with an in house 124" motor" 2" LSR 2-1 "B" Style Pro Stock in Silver Ceramic."
1st Place
Customer
writes: "1st Place Colorado Motorcycle Expo"...00-1306
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge. While everyone is looking
at the girl grab that money on the floor.
On second thought leave the
money on the floor and grab the girl....No, on third
thought the guy in the Green T-Shirt might have
objections to the first two. What the hell...grab
something. Go for the girl.
Bad Ass Softail
Customer writes: "This exhaust is for real. The fit was impeccable. The sound is mean as hell..The workmanship is like no other. Thank you RB Racing , for being so good at what you do, that's hard to find. Steve W."
00-1306
Pro Stock Challenge with full heat shields.
Bad Ass 2004 Fat Boy
Customer
writes: "Is it a Fat Boy?
Whatever... friends say it is "bad-ass". Well, it has
one bad-ass exhaust! Thanks, Jack."
00-1173 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 1 3/4.
Rocker
SE120R...146 HP
Customer writes: "Attached are pictures of my 2008 FXCWC (Rocker) with your pipes on it. The engine is a SE120RX which produced 146 HP. Like you give a shit!! Thanks, Butch". 00-1306 Pro Stock Challenge with 2" primaries.
We only give a shit if it goes like shit. With 146 hp it should burn enough rubber and shake the ground hard enough to wake up the Rocker's creator...Willie G.
121 TP and Ape Hangers
Customer writes: "Hello once again, here is another customer of mine that is enjoying the benefits from your exhaust pipe . Bike is a 1998 softail that has been customized through the years with a 121 TP motor. Customer mostly enjoys the top end the pipe produces and the one of a kind sound. Thanks for posting the pics everyone loves it. Thanks Dave.Wob's Cycle Shop Wall, NJ."
00-1040 B Syle LSR 2-1 with 2" Primaries.Who needs deodorant when you've got ape hangers...a thin coating of road grit is safer then smearing Aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly under your arms. Then again, the girls like things that smell nice...Get out the deodorant and the cologne. Nasty looking thing isn't it?
TC Softail
Customer writes: "Love the pipes!! Just got'em dialed-in, rolled on the throttle in 2nd gear and broke the tire loose! (I mean it BROKE LOOSE!! Never did that before!) Made me very happy! Love the sound nice cruising and obnoxious when you rip on it,the way it's supposed to be. They really fit good,no problems about 2hrs. to install. Really want to THANK YOU for everything. Motor was puttin out 104hp. & 98 tq. on the dyno. When I dyno it with the new pipes I'll give you the #'s if you want. Could not be happier!!, Thanks again, Randy W."
00-1306 Pro Stock Challenge with 1 3/4" primary tubes in chrome.
80"
Customer writes: " Got your pipe yesterday and this morning I installed it without any major problems. The fit is very good and the plating is the nicest I've seen ever. The bike sounds like a bike should; throaty and powerful. Compared to my V&H header, the RB unit comes on sooner and pulls till redline with no flat spots. When I dial in the carb it will be just awesome. It's damn close right now. Thanks again for putting the final touch on my 80 inch asphalt eater. Al "
00-1068 Chrome LSR 2-1 Pro Stock.
Busa Beater...Chrome Buffalo
Customer writes: "This is Mike D. in Georgia. This is a picture of my bike, The Chrome Buffalo, which you asked for. I have not dyno’d the bike yet, but I can tell you she is evil...once I got the clutch straightened out. This is a TP 121 #58 that has been re-built to 2007 specifications (new heads, oil pump, cam, etc.) The only problem I have now is putting the horsepower on the ground. Love the pipe, we at the shop decided to not put the chrome heat shields on. The sound is unbelievable, and definitely a head turner when I come through. There is nothing like seeing the jaw wide open of a Hayabusa owner who just got blown away in a 1/8 mile run by a Harley."
Show and Go 2002
Here is a picture of my 02 Fatboy, 1-3/4" C style Pro Stock. This pipe was a great addition to my bike. I have more power down low, and the hesitation I had off idle is completely gone. In short, this pipe ROCKS! I absolutely love it. The fit, finish, sound and performance are second to none. My bike has a Branch O'Keefe 95" kit consisting of #4 heads, JE 10.5-1 pistons and Branch .595 gear drive cams. This is not your average build and it wouldn't run very well with an average exhaust. Thanks guys for GREAT, FAST service and a wonderful product. The only thing I don't like about it is all my buddies are wanting one LOL.." Thanks again, Daren.
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 00-1070.
Softail 124" Challenge Pipe
00-1306 Challenge pipe on a 124 " S&S motor. Customer loved the pipes then bought a stupid set of billet heads with non standard ports. We only make these pipes for standard ports or S&S Special Application "B2" or "SA" heads. Stay away from the billet crap. We don't custom make these for stupid heads.
Not So Mellow Yellow...165 HP
00-1306 124" Challenge Pipe, Chrome, 2" primaries. Whitewalls with some balls. You can run the "B" style pipe if you space the floorboards.
Customer writes: " Thanks RB Racing for your tremendous exhaust pipes...the LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 124 Challenge pipe. I used all the top brand exhaust systems from Bassani, Rineharts, Thunderheaders to Vance & Hines Pro Pipes. None of these pipes even came close to making the power your LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 124 Challenge pipe made! Keep up the great work!"
"My bike is a 2001 Fat Boy with a 124 cube FI motor with T-Man Heads and Cams built by T-Man Performance. 165.38 Horsepower and 158.16 Ft Lbs of torque. Torque peaked by 4500 rpm and the horsepower was going straight up when we shut it off at 6000 rpm!"
If you do a little thinking you can see it will be back in the torque when you shift. Makes it easier to pull the next gear. Transient acceleration is what wins races. Watch it on Video.
Dave's
124 S&S FXR
Billet
Engine Bullshit
A
long term local customer who ran one of our LSR 2-1s on
his previous 80" FXR sold the bike for $20,000.00. It was
an offer he wanted to refuse but so high he could not pass
up..Then he started a new "FXR" project buying a
completely customized FXR with a 120" Patrick motor minus
the exhaust for $30,000.00.
Well, long story in
short form...We built him a 00-1040 2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
for his new FXR and it, flat ass, did not fit.
First: Through a
process of elimination and double checking fixtures and the
exhaust on another bike (Dave's Brown 124" S&S above) it
boiled down to the Patrick cylinders and cylinder heads as
they sit on a standard S&S Evo crankcase... It was
geometrically different from the case upward. We made a second
custom pipe at no charge and it was a motherfucker as the
front exhaust port is way, way, closer to the frame than stock
or even the 124 S&S. Zero reason to make another fixture.
One off.
Seçondly: The bike
had a 6 speed Baker which is .500" wider than stock and it's
center hydraulic banjo fitting eliminated one of our the three
LSR exhaust bracket bolts. Stay with the 5 Speed. Three days
of work to get a custom exhaust designed with green tape to
prevent scratches.
00-1306 Silver Ceramic
Customer writes: "Love the new pipes and they sound like a race car."
Finished It: 00-1040
Kiwi 00-1052 FXR
Customer Writes: " Hey guys. Hope you’re well! I LOVE my new pipe thank you so much. Hope you’re having a great weekend Best...Rene".
S&S V111 Cone and FXR's
The S&S machined cone does not taper immediately from the engine case as does the OEM item. We have had to make changes in our "B" style exhausts to clear this non-stock cone. It's always something.
00-1306R
Long Term FXR Specialist Customer calls: "I'm building a new customer bike: Chopper Guys Frame FXR with a Twin Cam SE120R motor, carbureted, left side drive, motor offset for wider tire with aftermarket aluminum Swingarm...Want it quiet (sort of) and want it short"
No sweat...here it is
in finishing stages.
00-1306RS: Exhaust offset for frame /
swingarm, mount for 6 speed transmission, 2" primaries, 15
degree merge collector, resonator, four full heat shields,
single front 18mm O2 port for RSR Air Fuel Ratio Gauge.
Headed for Dual Coat Black Ceramic coating. Long Range Motorcycles
00-1306R
Two Bikes
Customer writes: "Just
wanted to send a pic of both my RB Racing Pro Pipes on my
bikes. Put one on the FXR a couple years ago and liked it so
much that when I got my FLHP, I got one for it too.
Can't say enough good about these pipes, they sound and look awesome. Anytime I can I will recommend RB Racing when someone asks about exhaust or to just browse y'alls website for all the info that can be found. Ronnie".
00-1306R Big Inch FXR
Ultimate
FXR Pro Stock Pipe headed for a 124" FXR.
00-1306R: Chrome LSR
2-1 Pro Stock with 2" primaries, a 2.5" secondary
(2.375" I.D.) and a polished 4" O.D. Stainless Steel
resonator (2.5" I.D.) for decibel reduction.
The ultimate FXR exhaust. A wide open race pipe for the street with Db reduction. Also available with 1 3/4" primaries for smaller motors like 80" or even un-modified S&S V111 square motors.
Custom Build...2 Years Later
Customer writes: "Two year finished project capped off with your Pro Stock Pipe. Thanks, makes my toy complete! Michael"
Cruise Control, Closed Loop Delphi ECM, Twin Cam "FXR". XL1200 suspension.
127 Ultima FXR
Customer writes: "To everyone at RB racing.
After I had got the prostock pipe for my FXR installed and went for a ride I immediately compelled to thank you for all the time and hard work you guys obviously put into your products. The quality is superior and the sound that comes outta this 127ci Ultima evo gives me freakin chills. This engine is very finicky when it comes to exhaust and Ive been through quite a few pipes on this build, the Pro Stock has finally made her happy.
I'm more than happy with this exhaust, definitely well worth the price. Thank you Lynn for keeping me notified of the shipment. The neighbors can kiss my ass if they can't appreciate what a wonderful sound it produces. Keep up the fantastic work and have a great day. Chris S. 93 fxlr".
00-1306R FXR
Customer
exhaust headed for a big inch FXR. In this case the customer
asked for the resonator to be masked before the dual coat
black was applied.
00-1306R Resonator exhaust, the most sophisticated "Pure Race" pipe you can run on the street. Dual Coat Black Ceramic with resonator in brushed stainless steel...gold colored after three trips through a 600F oven. The Resonator dampens the sound with and I.D. larger that the secondary post merge collector tube. Zero restriction.
FXR CVO3: 00-1040 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Silver Ceramic
Customer writes: "I
just did a shakedown run after installing your Pro Stock pipe
on my FXR. It really seems the bike runs smoother at high
speed, and it sounds awesome. I can only describe the sound as
“angry”. The look is fantastic, and I appreciate the custom
heat shields. I will definitely be recommending RB Racing
exhaust to everyone. Thanks again!! Ronnie."
00-1386 FXRP
Customer writes: "I
just wanted to take a minute to send a picture and say Thanks
! It was great getting to come into the shop on my trip to
California. The quality of the pipe is awesome and the packing
was so good. I’ll be in touch and send some better pictures.
Ariel."
Two Goblin FXR's
Customer writes: "As requested here are a few pics of the 1985 FXR drag bike w/ 124” S&S engine and B-style RB Racing Pipe and a pic of the 1988 FXR street bike with 103” with RB Racing pipe in the foreground and drag bike in the background. I would be honored to see my bikes on your page. Thanks Joe. "
FXR Instead of Dyna
FXR S&S SA B2
Heads
Start out with a stock
FXR...Add a lot of money, redo everthing...And you end up with
a big horsepower Harley that's 300 lbs lighter than a Bagger
and goes like stink and stops. The stopping part is important.
00-1040 2" B Style Pro Stock setup for S&S SA B2 Heads.
FXR's
Customer
writes: "Hi, Attached is a
picture of my Custom FXR, using your LSR 00-1306 pipe. Chopper
Guys Frame w/3" stretch & 3" longer swing arm. 107"
engine, S&S cases with Zippers Billet Heads &
Barrells. Wild Things TC-546G cams. FL drivetrain. I'd love to
see my bike pictured in your website".
Mark McDaniel
Manager
Backroads Custom Cycles
Customer
writes: "Hey, I wanted to get you a pic of my FXR with the
124 Challenge pipe installed. I absolutely Love this pipe,
and it performs as great as it looks. Thanks for making such
a quality product. I will send a dyno sheet after it goes on
a dynojet as I only have run it on a Superflow so far to
tune it. Thanks again, Jim." 00-1306 2" LSR 2-1 Pro
Stock FXR Challenge.
Customer writes: "I thought I forwarded you a couple pictures but when I spoke to you yesterday you asked me for some. I couldn’t be happier with my RB Racing pipe! It has the look AND the Performance! Mated to my 113" motor it Dyno’ed @ 126HP at the rear wheel with 124 ftlb of torque. Everyone asks about this pipe. It was featured in the DEC. 2010 issue of Iron Works Magazine. I wish I had your Fuel Injection system on this motor though."
00-1306 B Style FXR 2" primaries in Silver Ceramic.
Scaryfast
Customer writes" "Sorry it took so long to get you this pic .I love it . Just the sound I wanted and I don't know but it seems this bike is scaryfast .This is a very special 1 right here .Thanks Dan."
124" Twin Cam in a 1992 FXR
03-1040 2" B Style LSR 2-1 Pro Stock in a 1992 FXR Chassis. Wob's Cycle Shop did the deed. FXR's rule...or as they say at Elvis' Place " FXR or Die".
Down Under LSR Click to view run
Customer Writes: " Hey
guys just checking in to say a huge thank you from us over here
in Australia.
As you would be aware we campaign a bike at DLRA speed week
With the help of Jason (legend )and You guys being
generous and to give us an exhaust we used on the bike this year
2023.
Last year was washed out so we had to wait until this year to
see the results of our hard work.
After fitting your exhaust and making some changes to carby and
intake the bike gained 9 hp and almost 10 ftlb of torque
This year at speed week that resulted in a best run of 169.717
mph with a backup run of 167.8 giving us an average of 168 .8
mph. A provisional Australian record in its class
This would not have been achieved without your generosity and
help.
My self (Pete) and Craig the owner and rider of the orange tiger
bike would like to express our appreciation for your help.
We a so glad we can share these results with you.
The bike will be back here in Mackay end of May so I can look
for some more performance to propel the bike even faster next
year hopefully to the mid 170’s mph to maybe ?? grab a world
record standing for the bike in its 2 litre push rod class
I have included a link to the you tube video of its run and a
small video of some highlights of the event provided by cowboy
hat films.
Also, some photos of the orange 2 litre 2003 anniversary wide
glide we used to get these results.
As well some photos of the blue grey bike Ridden by Mark that
campaigned with us in the 3-litre class that run a PB of 176mph
, as you will see it uses one of your exhausts as well.
Once again thank you so much for assistance we are forever
thankful.
Regards Pete and Craig with the tiger bike"
POC Jason Stares info@bestwaycustoms.com.au
00-1306 Before &
After
Customer writes: "Hey. Attached are "before and after" pics; fit was excellent, install went smoothly, and the tail section length was perfect! Thanks for designing such a well engineered product! She'll be climbin' on the dyno in the next couple months, will let you know the results!
Two 2-1's Dyna and FL
Customer writes: "Thank you so much for all you did to help put my 4th and 5th R B Racing headers on mt 2009 CVO Fat Bob and my 2015 CVO Street Glide. Yep I like yellow and the Pro one pipe on the Fat Bob brought the motor to life. But having the need for speed it is now going to go from a 110 to a 117 with direct driven cams. Thanks again. Steve"
Dyna 00-1306
Customer writes: "Hey
guys I have been waiting to finish the mods on my Dyna before
sending you pictures. This is how it looks now. This is a 2015
Dyna Street Bob. Your pipe is bas ass as expected and makes the
whole look of the bike. The sound is great and when you get on
it it is Loud As Hell! I am tearing down the engine next to make
some horse power.
Thanks for a great product and great
service! I enjoyed visiting with all of you on the phone.
Thanks again...Mitch".
00-1306... 2013 Dyna
Customer
writes: "To the lady who answers the phone. Here are some
pictures of my 2013 Dyna with your amazing exhaust. 107” motor
125 hp / 127 tq. It sounds amazing and turns heads everywhere
I go. Thanks for an amazing experience! Mark."
00-1306R Dyna
Customer
writes: "Hi. Super nice deep sound and super look. I really
like it. Teamed up with the RB Air Fuel Gauge its just a great
setup for this engine and the Mik48.
Thank you RB Team."
00-1306R LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge (Resonator)...Silver Ceramic, 3 Chrome heat shileds, Brushed Stainless Resonator. Pure race system with zero restriction Db reduction resonator.
Note: The Resonator is just that...Not
a baffle. The I.D. of the resonator is larger that the I.D.
of the secondary pipe after the collector. Zero restriction
just Db reduction.
Short Shots v. LSR 2-1
Pro Stock Challenge 00-1306
Customer writes: "Thank you for the pipe. The bike was a 124 S&S with V&H Short Shots. Gained 35.28 hp and 25.12 torque. He was happy. Thanks again. Bryan"
Bryans Customs, Boise Idaho.
Customer writes: "Sounds
like a FAST Harley! Revs quicker. Everyone that
knows the bike immediately notices how the engine has better
throttle response now. One blip of the throttle is all it
takes to spark envy. It has a noticeable volume and
powerful sound on acceleration complimented by a smooth
deceleration growl. Cruising volume is somehow arguably
quieter than the V&H slip-ons that were on the bike
previously. The chrome is flawless. Packaging was
excellent. It’s amazing how spot-on the fitment of the
slip joints are.
The mounting bracket is perfect in form, fit and function. Everything eases into place with a slow methodical hand. Don’t force or rush the installation and you will complete it without frustration. I bought the Dual AFR meter at the same time as the pipe. I cannot imagine an easier way to tune with my TTS MasterTune! I was able to actually improve the tune and power while maintaining 43 mpg. Thanks! Ryan"
00-1329 LSR 2-1
Pro Stock 103" Dyna
B Style 00-1306 Forward Controls Late Dyna 124" Video
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge exhausts use the same part number, 00-1306, no matter whether they are for Shovelheads, EVO's, Twin Cams , or M-8's.
The
rear pipe configuration depends on the specific model and
year. For example, all Dresser 00-1306 designs are "C" meaning
the rear pipe turns before the "cone".
Late model Mid-Peg Dynas (2006 and later) use the "C" style. 2006 and later Dynas with forward controls, pictured above, can use either the "B" or "C" style designs.
All Sportsters are "B" Style i.e. the rear pipe wraps around the cone. FXR's can be "B" or "C" style.
All M-8s are "C" style.
Iowa
Customer
writes: "2001 Super Glide, 95" big bore, Woods gear drive 590
cams, 45mm Mikuni, Heads by RJ Performance, RB Pro Stock
Challenge Pipe.
Was convinced by the motor builder that this was the only pipe
to put on this bike when building it. More then
impressed by the craftsmanship and performance of this pipe.
Huge thanks to RB Racing and Dave Slagter at Cedar Bike
Repair, Cedar Iowa, for all the help. We'll show ur pipes off
in southern Iowa. Dale".
2008 Dyna 103"
Customer
writes: "Finally got the bike
all back together. I added the SE 103" Big Bore Kit with
an Andrews 48H cam to my 2008 FXDWG. Added auto
compression releases to help save the starter. I put a pro
stock on my '84 shovelhead and liked it so much I wanted it for
the wide glide. It sounds great, looks great, and the bike
rides great with it. Definitely have to wear ear plugs, I
love it. Next bike to get one will be the Electric
Glide. Thanks for your help and the recommendation to get
the heat shields. Before I put them on, I burnt the leg a
couple of times. Rick"
00-1329 2" LSR 2-1 "C" Style Pro Stock in Dual Coat Black Ceramic with three heat shields.
124" 143 HP
Customer
writes: "In-house build at Daco. 2007 FXSTC 124"
with a great exhaust. Thanks Danny A".
00-1172 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock, B Style, 2" in Silver Ceramic.
120" Dyna
Customer writes: "Here is a pic of my 2005 lowrider with the new pro-stock pipe on it. I am running a jims 120" with 11:1 compression, ported heads and 675 S&S cams. The new pipe really gave me the low to midrange torque I was lacking with the existing 2 into 2 system i was running. The pro-stock looks awsome and sounds great! Dave".
2008 Dyna...130HP
Customer writes: "Hello. I just wanted to say THANKS for a KICK ASS pipe. I am running a 110ci with hi comp, Moto Headz Racing heads, Woods cams and HP Inc 58mm body. After a quick dyno it pulled some great #s 130.1 hp and 139.9 ftlbs. Thanks Mike."
00-1329 2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock in chrome. Eats rice burners.
Big Inch LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
Customer writes: "Hi. Attached are pictures of a 2001 Dyna Glide with RB Racing LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Pipe on a 124" motor , Pipes work awesome! Mike"
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock - 12 Degree Merge Collector - No Baffles
Focused power! The smoothest internal construction
of any 2 into 1, without any baffles, bumps, shelves, or sharp
turns. Hand-made merge collector is expertly heliarced and just
as smooth on the inside as it is on the outside. These are real
formula one stuff for your 1908 air pump and don't have any
baffles in their 2 1/2" diameter tail section. Don't ask us for
baffles because we won't put them in there as the i.d. of the
tail section is optimum as it is. These are special animals for
high compression, high horsepower engines that will rip the the
air like a P-51 Mustang under full boost.
We make these in both 1 3/4" as well as 2" primary tubes in both "B" and "C" style variations for most models...Most of them end up on high compression big inch motors (the far side of 100 c.i.) in a 2" B Style, typically on an FXR chassis. If you need a 3/8" offset for your wide tired Kenny Boyce creation or if you have some 3/4"taller cylinder arrangement be sure to tell us before you order. If you want to make more power you simply have to run one of our LSR 2-1s.
Pictured above is Wellesley and family of Lynchburg Harley Davidson. Pipe is a 00-1127 2" Dyna Pipe. Another picture of the bike is lower in the page. Yes, they actually do get raced. No, they just aren't another custom pipe with a racy name.
132HP Sportster
S&S Cases .250" wider than stock with a 100 Inch 4.00" x 4.00" combination. Brach heads and serious horsepower. Pipe clears brake pedal and tucks under master cylinder at a 45 degree angle. Pipe is set up for two oxygen sensors and is about to be sent out for a 2500 degree, dual coat ,semi-gloss, black ceramic finish. We do not sell "raw" systems.
Special order 2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 2" Sportster Challenge pipe 00-1306. The bike belongs to Paul of Branch-O"Keefe Co. the famous firm, Branch Flowmetrics, founded by industry legend Jerry Branch. In 1977 Jerry ported the cylinder heads for our 24 Hour Endurance Racing bikes...things come full circle. 132hp.
Pre 2004 EVO Sportster 00-1224
Customer writes: "Hey, I called the other day and had some questions of making a 04+ exhaust fit a 86-03. After a rear exhaust bracket was made, it fit perfect, I included a photo. I love the exhaust. Thanks for the info!!!! Mike L ".
00-1306R 2005 Sportster 2"
Customer claims his build was going to get him 165HP...We had sent him a 1 3/4" Turn Out which he chose to not use... So we made him a 2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge Resonator exhaust...Certainly capable of having 180+ hp throughput...As for the 165HP we shall see. Silver Ceramic with a chrome collector heat shield...something mentioned about a passenger's leg needing a shield
Aceautoparts 1st Place...Ted
Last race of the season Temple TX Harley Parts Drags. 1st place. 2" Sportster LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge. Racer.
Eat Ass
Customer
writes: "RB Racing..Here is the bike I built..runs 10.30s at
126mph..I have dirt tires on it right now...drags racing on
dirt..recipe for disaster..Ted"
00-1306 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge
in Dual Coat Black Ceramic
2" Sportster Challenge Pro Stock
Customer writes: "Hey guys just want to say thank you for the awesome exhaust system on my bike love it you guys are great. Thanks, Dave."
00-1306
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge 2" in Silver Ceramic.
48
Customer writes: "Thanks for the exhaust. Looks awesome! Rick". 00-1306 for forward controls. Silver Ceramic.
Sportster Black and Red
Full custom. Light and Low. Defintely not Cookie Cutter. Love the pedals. Tires stolen from a Buick. Sportsters are Harley's racing heritage.
Sportster..Chains and
Whips
Customer writes: "This is my RB Racing Pro Stock. I absolutely love the sound. This is my 2000 88 inch sportster, with hog pro wheels. Awesome product and great fitment. Michael"
Low, lean, and clean 2004 88 Inch Sportster. As they say "Belts are for holding your pants up...Chains are for racing."
Sportster Challenge
Racer
Customer writes: "I need stickers. Lots of stickers. Or anything else to support the best Exhaust Manufacturer in the entire U.S.A.!!!!!!!!!! I hate that my class is sponsored by Rush exhaust. Their logo is so primitive."
00-1140 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
HP to Weight Ratio
Customer writes: "RB Racing, I am attaching a photo of the RB LSR 2-1 pipe on this 05 Sportster that has much engine work . Pipe turned the bike into a real power house especially mid rage and RPM rev-er! Sure fooled a lot of Harley So-Called Big Bike owners! That 1200 cc smoke-ed um!"
00-1306 Pro Stock Challenge.
1999 Sportster 1250cc
Customer writes: "Thank you for the exhaust your shop has made for me. I had been searching for about a year before I made the decision to go with your pro stock exhaust. I spent the entire winter of 2009 installing a 1250cc kit with ported Buell thunderstorm heads from NRHS along with a set of Screamin Eagle .536 cams. It was the perfect finish to my engine rebuild. In my mind, It sounds exactly like a motorcycle should. The torque is phenomenal and standing behind the motorcycle, you can hear a clean, throaty burn that just screams power. Thanks again for the excellent product. I am recommending you guys to everyone interested in an exhaust. I will try and post my dyno results when I get it tested. John."
00-1224 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock for forward controls. Dyno...we don't need no stinking dyno. Just ride.
Customer writes: "Dear RB Racing: Ray here, just wanted to send you a picture of my 05 Sportster with your LSR 2 into 1 Pipes. I have 2500 miles on them and no problems. They sure sound great and turn my 88" NRHS built motor on. Thanks for making a great looking and HP producing set of pipes. Ray". 00-1233 in SS Titanium.
Sportster 2" Challenge Pipes
00-1306 Sportster LSR 2-1 Challenge Pro Stock Exhaust with 2" primaries. This one is getting a Silver Ceramic Coat and being instrumented for a RacePak Data Acquistion sytem with EGT probes as well as with our O2 outputs. We added two 1/8" NPT nipples for the thermocouples and two 18mm O2 sensor bungs. We do not sell "raw" systems. Tuning is done with our RSR Air Fuel Ratio Gauge.
Drag Bike
Customer was switching from Duals on this stroker Sportster drag bike. Stroker Sportsters have taller cylinders and we have special jigs for them. Here a 2" Challenge is being trial fittied prior to Ceramic finishing. The bike is light so it should do well.
Customer writes: " Just sending a couple
of pix of new exhaust that I received Friday. It fit
great. One question I had ...Do the billet gaskets get
used by themselves or with another gasket? Please
clarify this for me. I also want to order an extra set
of these gaskets. Thanks again. Gary". Pipe was coated
in Silver Ceramic. We do not sell "raw" systems.
You must use the billet gaskets and remove the OEM woven ones. No silicone sealant is required, just a metal to metal seal. The Billet Gaskets do not wear out.
Sportster
Customer writes: " Your pipe freakin ROCKS! I got it delivered to the shop...6 hours after it was supposed to be there(PLEASE, FIRE FEDEX, their 'Ground' service sucks!) Since I helped out a bit in the shop, I got everything done for $60 to include a pair of 'stock' exhaust flanges. My big fat thick SS flanges would not fit, but it's cool.
We got the pipe on, and everything mounted up with loctite and Ultra Black right nice. 'American Heat' looks real good wearing it. Fired it up, and all I could say was,"WOW!" My buds and I call it LAF!, or Loud As Fuck! Yeah, it was inside the shop. Outside as I left, it just sounded real good, like it should have. Out on the road, holy shit, it went like a scared cat when 'American Heat' came on cam and went full song. Front wheel comes up in each gear from a dead stop (and a 3000 rpm launch).
I gotta say, I am always looking at the Silver like I should have got Black, but shoot, it looks freakin SWEET! I LOVE IT! I attached some pics for you guys. Thank you for making this special for me. The slight upsweep really looks good. Maybe in a few years or so I will be ordering my next one depending on when I build my bobber. I am set on an S&S Flathead Power Knuck, but it will have to have a chrome LSR but with the requisite Fishtail at the end to fit the look of a 1947 Bobber just right. Once again, THANK YOU! YOU GUYS ROCK! James".
00-1140 in Silver Ceramic.
Sportster 1 3/4" Challenge Pipes
Customer Writes: "Hello, I attached a couple pics of your pipe on my bike. The craftsmanship is second to none, the bends, welds, and merge collector is a thing of beauty. My power seems to be much smoother and past 3500-4000rpm it really kicks in. You definitely have my endorsement!! I'll get some better pictures for you and if you want to post them on your site I would be honored."
"I got the pipe; I was pleased with
the packaging. The fitment was precise. My first run I shaved
.07 off my time, now a new personal best. I am very happy and
would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to go faster. But I
will warn them of just how much faster the revs
turn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Faster revs mean I am moving that much faster as well. I now
need to play with my shift points."
It's a 04 1200 R Sportster w/ a
18"x5.5" v rod rear wheel, chain drive, and tokico 6 piston rear
caliper.
Thank You" 00-1306 Sportster Challenge pipe in silver ceramic.
Wind in the face, redlining the gears, ripping the air, acceleration pushing your fingers into the grips, front wheel light hitting the bumps...fuck Disneyland! E-Ticket in a cookie cutter world.
Soon To Be...Ralph
Ralph's toy. Destined for an LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge system. It takes time and money, always more than you planned for.
Sportster Challenge...Ralph Running
Acceleration. Power. Lower moment of inertia. Traction. Try to cheat the wind. Beat the other guy....get the trophy. Early on we chase the girls and can't afford to chase the trophies. Later on we chase the money, dance with the Devil, and, if we're lucky, get the trophies. Hard to do both at the same time. It's never easy. Some people do both and the rest of us take pictures of them. Ralph.
2" Sportster Challenge
Hot Rod Sportster in a rigid frame. Never enough time for your own projects as you have to make a living. They get done eventually. Hot Rod Todd.
Sportsters
00-1233 Rubber Mounted Sportster Custom. 1 3/4" primary tubes into merge collector. For more details on Harley Exhaust Technology visit our Tech Page.
Customer writes: "I've done installation of my new
RB Racing Pro Stock couple hours ago, and ridden several miles
around town. I just Love them. On Wednesday I'll do Dyno and
jetting, I guess gonna be Wow. !!! Thanks a lot!!!!"
125 MPH Quarter
Mile...Shovel with Bags
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
Shovelhead 00-1382, 2" C Style....and you thought your Twin Cam
was fast.
00-1094 FXR Shovelhead 1 3/4" LSR 2-1
"B" Style Pro Stock
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 00-1094 for a
Rubber Mounted 1982 FXR. Here being fitted prior to final prep
then welding for Dual Coat Black Ceramic. Dual mounting points:
(1) Transmission (5 Speed) and (2) The OEM Lord Mount.
Big Inch Shovelhead: Exhaust is the Last Item
The last item in your build is the
exhaust...and guess what... There can be conflicts and it is now,
you determine, the exhaust's fault, not the other parts
fault.
The aftermarket ignition and wires on
the left above are not OEM. Customer blamed the exhaust, not
his aftermarket ignition wires. WE told him to re-route the wires.
He said "Just move it down". It doesn't work that way. We said it
takes another design due to the wires that he was unwilling to
re-route.
In this case we made a new exhaust in
another FX Shovel fixture, with a front pipe way further down
(below), that would clear the ignition wires.
Of course, as soon as we made the
second pipe for the customer, he canceled the order...saying
something about offending him. Go figure.
Rigid Shovel... "Your
exhaust is badass!!!!"
Customer writes: "I hear you guys like to get pics of bikes with your exhaust. So here ya go.... I'm building a 77 FLH right now and there's already a set sitting here waiting for this bike as well. Thanks Kevin:.
00-1382
Customer calls..needs a
2" Pro Stock race pipe for large inch Shovel in a hurry. We
build it same day...call the next day to confirm finish and
payment. Customer says he does not want it. Sold to another
customer.
00-1095...20 Miles Later
Customer writes: "Thanks guys. Pipes arrived sooner than expected. And they are fantastic! Only have about 20 miles on them but can already tell the difference.
Have never had such a performance improvement on a exhaust change. Thanks again PHD".
Shovel 2" Pro Stock
Customer writes: "Lynn, here a couple of pics of the 73 finished, exhaust are not as loud as I thought they would be, but looks and sounds great. Carl".
00-1381 in Silver Ceramic. Looks like it just rolled off the showroom.
B Style Shovel Challenge Pro Stock...Proud and Loud
Branko Built
Brankobuilt Shovel from Down Under. Two Inch Pro Stock 00-1381 in chrome. Built big inch to go and stop... Bye bye OEM banana rear brake and crappy front brake. Practical, reliable, sled that will outrun your CVO. Clean bike.
Full-On restorations and new parts from Brankobuilt...all years. Check out their Knucklehead restorations.
Shovelhead: Rev Limit
Removed
Customer
writes: "Just a bit of kudos to you. I purchased a pipe from you and just
wanted to let you know what I thought. I will ALWAYS be
function over from. Put the pipe on and proceeded to destroy a
set of lifters. "I do place the blame for this squarely on
your product." It was a night and day difference.
Revving so quickly it was incredibly hard to catch it, before it banged the Rev limiter. It really took me a minute to comprehend what was going on. I had burped the limiter before, but in the situation described it actually shut off momentarily. Your pipe has actually changed the math I use. Updated the valve train and went just a bit more aggressive with the cam. I can't wait for this season.
Thank
you for a fine product. Jody D. Above the Means Racing
PS. Really nice chrome!"
80" Stephen Caggiano
Customer
writes: " Sorry it has been a couple
months since getting the pipe, but been getting the bike back
together.
1984 FLH, just finished top end. GME 80" Shovelhead
cylinder and Wiseco piston kit, 5 speed Baker Transmission,
and Andrews A2 cam. Nothing special, definitely not a
hot rod requiring a race pipe. But, I wanted a new, good
sounding pipe and ran across a RB ad. When I saw that it
would fit right up, I knew I had to try it. A little
expensive, yes. A pipe you don't really need for an old
stock Shovel, yes. I went with the Pro Stock. This was
the easiest pipe I have every installed and the sound is
unbelievable.
Everyone at the bike shop that hears it ask," What is it?" It does the shovel justice. All that is left is to add the Jim's 3/4" kick start shaft for clearance. Service was great, don't care what anyone has said, everyone was nice and helpful. Got my second Pro Stock in the box ready to put on my 2008 FXDWG as soon as I am finished with the Big Bore 103" kit I am installing now. I can't wait to hear it. Thanks RB Racing for a great product. Rick".
00-1095 in Double Coat Black Ceramic
Shovel
Customer
writes: "Here is a pic I thought you would like. Racing in
Bowling Green Ky, 9-29-13. Ronnie."
Light,
fast bike...Super D Carb and a 2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 00-1306
Challenge Pipe. Hooked up.
FXR Pro Stock C Style
Customer writes: "Here
are a couple of pic's of my 1982 FXRS Shovelhead, which &
installed your Pro-Stock pipe on. Love to see it on your site!
Btw, pipe is AWESOME! Thanks...Bob". 00-1097 in Black Ceramic.
Shovel...Later On
Customer writes: "Heres
an updated pic of my Shovel. You guys have the "old" version on
your Shovel page. This is what happens during the long
Pennsylvania winters here when I get bored. Just a few beers and
a cut off wheel and I'm good to go. The pipe is still looking
like new and making great power. Keep up the great work! Dave."
More Pro Stock..86" Stroker
Customer writes: "What can I say, a bad ass pipe for a bad ass Shovel. I have had this bike for 25 years and it was built 15 years ago: 86 c.i. S&S stroker S&S Super E carb, and a Crane Fire Ball cam. It always ran pretty good with straight pipes. I thought about a Thunderheader but I would have to modify it to fit, then a friend told me about RB pipes, I saw that they made one for an FLH that fit right on and it f#%#kin fits nice looks great, It isn't even dialed in yet and guys with new 96in baggers are on it to keep up, It put new life into an old bike that I love to ride. Thanks guys. Frank"
00-1095 in chrome.
93" Shovelhead..Old School
Customer writes: "Here's a pic of
your pipe on my Shovel. Its a 93 inch S&S stroker kit, 514
cams, Super E carb. The fit, chrome and workmanship on this
pipe are fantastic, Im very impressed. If anyone askes how
this pipe sounds you can tell them its all Harley. Its deeper
and stronger sounding than ever. Whats really impressive is how
hard the bike pulls from 3 grand to about 6000 RPM. The time
between gear changes is much quicker than when I ran
drag pipes.
I have some sorting out to do with the carb which I expected. The only bitch I have is how long it took to get the pipe!!! The mounting bracket you sent needed to be reworked and spaced out but thats no big deal. Anyway, Im very pleased with the pipe and will be looking for one for my wifes softtail in the future. Thanks, Dave"
It's a miracle we still make these. Lucky it's short term memory that goes first. 00-1094 Chrome Pro Stock 1 3/4" B Style. It is fun to outrun a new Twin Cam bike though.
Customer writes: "Greetings RB Racing Staff. I am sending you a video ( no longer online) as well as a huge thank you. I was in the market for an after market exhaust for my father's 1977 FLH Shovelhead. I had no real idea that there aren't many options for the older bikes. I searched through miles of internet junk until I came across your brand on a forum. I had never heard of the RB Racing product before so I quickly became interested after visiting your web site and seeing that you had exactly what I would need. I sent one question in an email and got immediate feedback. I settled on the 00-1097 C style in a Titanium finish.
The research I had done had me a bit concerned over the amount of time it would take to get my pipe after ordering it. I ordered in the first week of November on the web site and was hovering at a month when I sent an anxious email. Lynn got back to me that day with the tracking number telling me the pipe was on its way. It arrived December 14th, which worked perfect because my Dad's birthday is the 15th. Probably the coolest birthday present he has opened in a long time.
I'm no mechanic. So when we took off his old straight pipes and started with the install on this I was a little skeptical. I was so happy when we had the new LSR's on in about 20 minutes! The gaskets fit perfectly, all the bolts and brackets were a tight seamless match and the system is on so tight that you could stand on them. The research and design put into this system is outstanding. I had figured we would have to do some adjusting with the rear mount for the simple fact that nothing goes on without some issue. There was no issue, snag, or any sort of problem.
The video is from March 7th. One of the first real sunny days here in Connecticut. We have not had the chance to put any real mileage on yet. There have been a few trips around the block to get a sense of how the system acts. I was surprised to notice that when you are riding it has a smooth, subtle rumble. With the pipe being behind the ears it makes a big difference rather than having the front pipe on a standard system right below you. But make no mistake, the pipe is LOUD! Down shifting and letting off makes that thing bark to no end! Awesome! The performance difference was noticeable as well. There is a much quicker response at the low end which gets the RPM's up quick. The bike is fairly built as it is so this only helps it be a super sleeper.
I can't wait to see the looks it gets when we do get out this season. Who has a Titanium pipe? Who knows about RB Racing here in CT? We do. And we are going to be spreading the word going forward.
Again, Thank you for making such a superior product. We will be enjoying it until that bike runs no more. Mat"
2" Shovelhead Pro Stock
We hand make all our LSR 2-1 Pro Stock systems but a 2" Shovelhead requires a lot more work. Sort of an odd request, but this one is for a long term customer of ours who has set numerous records with Shovels with our exhausts and is now planning to go to Bonneville with a built 113". The pipe is a 2" LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 00-1381 and is headed off for a Silver Ceramic finish. Customer runs a ported Super"D" with Thunderjets and a ram air system.
You can't get a 2" pipe at the ports as we can on our other systems so we have to "bell" the 1 3/4" into the 2" primaries. Front primary slips and the exhaust is designed for the taller engine. The customer asked for O2 ports so we installed them. We do not sell "raw" systems.
On all Shovelhead pipes, including this 00-1381 Chrome 2" Pro Stock, the front primary tube is a slip fit. We do not offer heat shields for Shovelhead designs.
The front primary tube has an Oxygen Sensor Port as we have done for over 20 years. You can use a RSR Air Fuel Ratio gauge to monitor ant set your carburetor's fuel mixture.
2" Shovelhead B Style (FX)
00-1382 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 2" Shovelhead for stroker FX series. Headed for Silver ceramic coating. Old iron, but fast old iron. We do not sell "raw" systems.
1 3/4" Shovelhead Pro Stock
93" and "Bad to the Bone" with Branch O'Keefe heads. Shovelheads are back and they will surpise many a Twin Cam owner. Old School is new school. LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 1 3/4" 00-1097 in chrome.
Pro Stock V-Rod Exhausts
V-Rod LSR 2-1 Pro Stock
exhaust with 2" primary tubes and a sophisticated merge
collector. Pure race system. 2005 CVO model pictured.
Comes complete with new
mounting system. Billet gaskets required. V-Rod owners have been
requesting Pro Stock LSR 2-1 exhaust systems. We're always busy
so it has been difficult to tool up for these and to evaluate
the designs. After testing this is what we determined the
optimum configuration was.
Special right side drive LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge Right Side Drive. 00-1306RSD. A lot of people without Right Side Drive Transmissions say they want this pipe...Well it's configuration is pushed way out to the right for the RSD mechanism and it does not work on any non-RSD bike.
All 00-1306 Challenge designs are bike specific.
145 S&S: 00-1278
I have finally gotten the exhaust on the bike. Attached,
please find a picture that I took last weekend. Everything fit
perfectly. Thank you for such a well-made part. Jason ".
LSR 2-1 Pro Stock B Style for a 1" taller 145 Cubic Inch
S&S motor with offset for wide swing arm. Left side
drive. # 00-1278
00-1039 Envy
Customer writes: "Hello, wanted to share a pic of your Challenge pipe on my chopper...thanks for a great product...Jon
00-1306RSD 2005 Big Dog
Customer writes: "Here is my 05 Big Dog Mastiff with your pro stock challenge on it. Love the performance! Night and day difference and the sound is amazing! Thanks again! Ray."
00-1306RSD with three heat shields. Over 20 years later still turning heads.
00-1306 Big Motor
00-1306
Customer writes: "Damn I wish I would have bought these years ago.They sound good as a MF!!! the whole bike seems to ride better. I had to relocate mount to tranny. They look better than my others I sent pic of old pipes pls don't laugh. Thanks Lynn for all your help!!"
00-1306 Power Gains
00-1050 Pro Stock in Silver Ceramic
Danny Arnold...151 Torque
Customer
writes: "Another bad ass 124 for Tim, details make a
difference… Thanks for everything over the years Danny"
Danny Arnold
at DACO Enterprises has been building fast Harleys for a
long long time. 00-1306 Pro Stock Challenge on one of his
124" motors. Light bike, great power to weight ratio.
Chain drive to handle the power. Old School but modern
power.
Hot Rod Todd's
Custom M/C Shop...140 HP Sportster
The word is this
bike, with it's 2" 00-1306 LSR 2-1 Challenge exhaust, makes
140 hp. That should be enough to get one's attention. As
light and fast as it is it's good it has some stopping
power. Power to weight ratio is way up there.
Dixie Chicken w/ Baffle
00-1306 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge in a rigid with full heat shields and a "Pro Stock baffle". Old School...Dixie Chicken. Rubber down, paint up. Customer put this in which required drilling and rplacing the tag.rivets.
Customs..Down
Under
Customer writes: "G'day here is a pic of my bike fitted with the rb race pipe you sent me the pipe fitted like a glove and as you can see suites the bike. Thank you for your excellent service one very happy customer I have no problem if you want to use this photo for your website once again thank you. Andrew".
C&S Speed Shop with a 00-1306 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock Challenge. Don't forget, Choppers are way, way, lighter than that 850 lb CVO Sled you just spent all your money on, and ones like this are set up to go and can really kick some butt. Besides they are elemental and appeal to the animal side of our nature...Like Randy Newman sings:
Hate New York City
It's cold and it's damp
And all the people dressed like monkeys
Let's leave Chicago to the Eskimos
That town's a little bit too rugged
For you and me you bad girl
Rollin' down the Imperial Highway
With a big nasty redhead at my side
Santa Ana winds blowin' hot from the north
And we as born to ride
Customer writes: "Hello and I was asked by you to send some pics when I had the LSR 2-1 Silver Ceramic Challenge pipe installed on my 2004 Big Dog Chopper. Well, they run great and here is the picture as promised." Allan.
RSD Pro Stock Challenge
Customer writes: " RB racing: Here are some pics of RB Racing pipes on a custom bike I just finished. It is a Pro Street Frameworks FXR style frame with a 114" TP motor (yeah one of those billet motors) and a custom open primary. Had fun building this one, will talk to you about a motor for the next one. Love the pipes. Thanks, Doc"
00-1306RSD LSR 2-1 Challenge pipe in chrome. 2" Primaries.
2005 Champion
Joe Boyd won the 2005 AHDRA S&S Super Stock Western Division Championship with his 00-1306 Challenge pipe on a 113" motor. The pipe dropped his E.T. three tenths...or maybe it was the track, or maybe it was his tuning. Who the hell knows? But he won, and that's what counts. Congratulations to Joe and his crew. We all try hard. It's all we can do.
2006 Champion
"Hello to Bob, Lynn and everybody else at RB Racing. Thanks for the awesome 124 Challenge pipe it kicks some serious ass. 2006 AHDRA season we won the Western Super Gas Champion Ship running your pipe on a TP 113 for 2007 we will be running a TP 124, and from testing this bike is going to be fast!!! I can't figure out why anyone would run anything other than a RB Racing exhaust. Go figure. Anyways Thanks for the pipe, you guys rock.... Joe Boyd"
Actually the pipe is just a small part of the puzzle. Buying one won't make you a champion. We might have something new for Joe in the Spring. It's just another part of the equation. For those of you who don't drag race we would just remind you it is a brutal sport. The smallest hesitation or error and you are on the trailer. Sort of like in the Army and the Drill Sergeant reminds you there are two types of Bayonet fighters..."The quick and the Dead".
Hard Tail Challenge Pipe
127" rigid with a 00-1306 Challenge pipe with Silver Ceramic finish. Black rubber streaks in the asphalt jungle. Old school rules.
B Syle Softail (Titan)
Probably the best time to look at one, when they are parked. Otherwise they are all go. 00-1068 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock with heat shields.
Pro
Stock LSR 2-1 Confederates
Hellcat
Confederate
Customer
writes: "Exhaust looks, fits, sounds great...built like a tank
and fit the bike perfectly. Pic shows it fitted to my 1999
confederate GT...Have a great memorial day. Andrew"
00-1195 Confederate 2" C Style LSR 2-1 Pro Stock in Silver Ceramic with three heat shields.
MasterTune BT Communications Interface - J1850 4 Pin
When used for calibration development, this interface marries to the ECM during the first ECM flash and further calibration development can only be performed on that ECM.
When used for vehicle diagnostics and data logging, this interface can be used on any compatible vehicle, even if already married to an ECM.
Mastertune BT Interface communicates to the PC via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Also includes a support loop to attach the interface to the bike via a wire tie.
Compatible with the following Delphi equipped Harley-Davidson Motorcycles:When you order the TTS MasterTune, a
LSR 2-1, and our RSR Air Fuel Ratio gauge, and a TTS
Camshaft there is a $100.00 discount. Real world tuning.
TTS M8 Camshaft left above. Mercedes /
Illmore pushrod V8 Indy winning 265E camshaft to the right. Pay
attention to the lobe design.
Ilmore found that with a pushrod design there was so much monkey
motion going on between the camshaft lobe and the actual valve
opening that it made more power and torque to gently (preload if
you will) open and close the valve. Slamming the valve open
introduced disastrous harmonics and accelerated valvetrain wear.
Steve Cole designed his TTS 100/150/175/200 camshafts plotting the
acceleration rates contrary to what others did i.e. banging the
valve open and shut. Years later Steve finds others are copying
his designs even if they do not know why he designed them that
way. Camshaft
descriptions.
If you actually ride instead of parking and talking about your
dyno session you will find the TTS cams will outperform all others
in the vital roll-ons in the 1000 to 4000 RPM range.
TTS M8 cams are priced at $275.00. $358.00 for Twin Cams. In stock
at RB Racing to pair up with our LSR exhausts and our RSR Air Fuel
Ratio meters.
Finish Options 00-1306R Exhausts:
Note: The Resonator is just that...Not
a baffle. The I.D. of the resonator is larger that the I.D.
of the secondary pipe after the collector. Zero restriction
just Db reduction.
Note: The Resonator is just
that...Not a baffle. The I.D. of the resonator is larger
that the I.D. of the secondary pipe after the collector.
Zero restriction just Db reduction.
Real World Tuning Package
When you order a complete LSR 2-1
exhaust with the RSR Air Fuel Ratio
Gauge and The TTS MasterTune there is a $100.00 discount
on the total price. You can observe while you ride in the real
world to evaluate transitionals and wide open throttle . In
actual dyno tuning you really have to hold one "site" i.e. the
intersect of load and rpm to get an accurate feedback. That's
why you see Superflow engine dynos doing step testing.
S&S T143 with B3
Heads
143 Cubic Inches for
your Dresser. Another way to spend $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 to
climb the Horsepower mountain. We are making exhausts for these
with integral B3 flanges. The exhaust port dimensions are not
oem, not S&S SA B1 nor S&S SA B2. Go figure.
00-1417 Welded-In Machined 2.250" "Baffle"
A few people ask us for
baffles in Pro Stock Pipes and we tell them "no"...They say they
want more backpressure. Well, you never make power with higher
backpressure. The real issue is that the atmospheric pressure is
15 psi and it rushes back up the pipe between firing
events...that is the pressure you worry about. Pipe length,
diameter, cams, fuel and ignition all figure into the events
your engine sees when the exhaust valve opens..reversion and
scavenging are all affected by these.
All of our LSR 2-1
exhaust systems have welded-in
baffles save the LSR 2-1 Pro Stocks which have no
baffles. We weld them in all our other LSR 2-1 systems so they
never can fly out...and through people's windshields. You
normally don't put baffles inside the 2.5" Tail section.
If you specify the Pro
Stock pipe to have a baffle at the time of order we will machine
the heavier wall end pieces and weld it in...TIG welded at exit
of tail section.
The 2.250" louvered core
flows about like a 1.875" cross section as opposed to the
no-baffle 2.375" I.D. of the un-baffled Pro Stock tail section.
The 1.875" flow rate will speed up the gas exit speeds a
bit...it is not there to "increase backpressure"...it is there
to lower the tone a bit and increase the exit speeds which can
lower "jetting" figures on carburetted smaller motors. All LSR
2-1 Pro Stock Designs were meant to be run without a baffle.
If you want a baffle for
your LSR 2-1 Pro Stock we machine and TIG weld it in.
The word "Baffle"
implies a muffler or sound reduction device. For sound reduction
to occur there had to be a larger internal volume and or sound
absorption media to dampen the pulsations and convert these into
heat and energy loss. These are not very effective sound
reducing devices so do not expect them to be quiet.
They might fool a cop on
a technical, non-running standpoint but they do not "baffle" the
noise.
If you want more noise
reduction order a 00-1306R which has a 4" Resonator with zero restriction.
S&S SA B2 Bonneville Porting
Whenever we do something serious
like our 139" Bonneville ORCA motor we defer to the experts,
especially when we are dealing with raw, unfinished ports the
size of a dime. Branch
O'Keefe is simply the best in the business and even
Jerry Branch (retired) got involved in the decision making.
Take a look at some ports that about 90 years cummulative
experience came up with.
All John O'Keefe and Jerry Branch asked was what we thought the exhaust ports should be like in terms of flow based on our 30 years of turbocharger experience. We all agreed on a number and this is what the result was. Ports for 400+ horsepower.
John does the Bonneville
porting of our S&S SA B2 heads. Quite a few baggers are
going 124" with SA B2 heads...John has pushed these out past
200 horsepower normally aspirated, winning horsepower shootout
contests and running hard at Bonneville. He knows how to
improve them which is why we asked him to work on ours.
We make special exhausts for the S&S SA B2 heads with their raised ports and four bolt shallow pocket configuration. John has pushed his B2 porting past 200 hp.
If you want the best cylinder head work for your Twin Cam, Evo or even Shovelhead contact Branch O'Keefe. That's what we do and have done since 1976 when Jerry prepared our cylinder heads for the 24 hour Endurance racers we built and took to the 1977 Bol D'Or in France. John O'Keefe knows you don't want "down time" so he has an exchange program for cylinder heads. Harley has made a lot of changes in their castings and it's best to go with Branch O'Keefe as differences in machining, alloys, and specifications can cause problems if you deal with porters who don't have the inventory and the experience.
John does not have "homing pigeons" like other outfits where seats come loose, the work is sloppy, or cheap valves that stick or gall are installed. He treats every head they produce as if it was his own. Sort of rare these days.
Soot
Whenever you look at an exhaust and see it caked in black soot you know the bike is not running or tuned correctly. Back in the mid 1980's we did a carburetor development program for Keihin Corporation for their 41mm CR Race carbs on both Shovelheads and the new Evolution motors. When we were finished the bikes got 56 mpg cruising and 46 mpg if you ran them harder...and after 500 mile tests the pipes were perfectly clean inside and the exhaust ports were dead clean.
If you take the
exhaust system off a modern Closed Loop BMW, as we have,
you will find them dead clean or whitish inside. Harleys
should be the same.
We always ask what
mileage people get from their "tuned" or modified Harleys
after "Dyno tuning"....The universal answer is 37 mpg or
less. If they don't know, we ask them if they have to gas
at 100 miles. Most do.
Once a customer bought an exhaust from us and took his bike to two different dynos in search of the "117 Hp" he was looking for for his 103...He got 110Hp. After pissing and moaning we told the guy to give us our exhaust back and we found it caked in soot. So much for tuners and their tail pipe sniffers that see lean reversions...They just kept adding fuel. You tell the customer to put on our RSR Air Fuel Gauge to monitor the mixtures F/R in the real world...No, they want a "Dyno Tune". We have dynos...we know what they do and can't do.
Pictured above is the exhaust port from a 2017 Dyna Low Rider S with about 100 miles on it. No soot. Delphi engineers seem to have done a very good job. Looks like the port you would see on a BMW. Now, when your "Tuner" gets finished with it, it will most likely be full of soot. Logic plays no part in people and their toys. EFI is complex...put in different cams, change air cleaners, port the heads and all this goes out the window. Brave new world.
No soot.
Fuel Injection..A Reality Check
OEM Harley
Delphi Injectors come in various ratings: 3.91
grams/second; 4.35 grams/second; 4.89 grams per second
(CVO); and 6.00 grams per second. These ratings are
static i.e. shorted open. Pulsed static is about 90% of
this i.e. what you could expect if you maxed them out in
your ecu calibration software. If you hold them to an
85% duty cycle they, respectively, offer the following
horsepower potentials: 105 hp; 117 hp; 131 hp and 161
hp. Now, you can squeeze more out of them by going past
85%, but this is the point where they are still
controllable.
We get calls
from people building wazoo big engines and they are
still running the stock injectors. We suggest you get
the right injectors for your engine building projects.
We offer a several calculators for those messing with
efi systems. Fuel Injector
Calculator Professional Injector Pulse
width Calculator.
New Small (12mm) and Older (18mm)
O2 Sensors
In 2010 FLT/H series went to the new small heated O2 sensors. The Dynas and Softails went to these in 2012 and the Sportsters in 2014.
We are tooled for these smaller sensors on all the newer models. The small O2 Sensor models have a floating ground voltage offset that has a complex scheme that varies the signal to meet emissions purposes. If you think you are going to trick these you are in for a surprise.
You must specify the year of your motorcycle when ordering the RSR Dual O2 Gauge. Models with the small OEM O2 sensors will require two 18mm O2 ports in addition to the 12mm ones to monitor your bike as you ride. Our RSR Dual Gauges will monitor the 18mm high temperature O2 sensors we supply. It is the only method to monitor both front and rear cylinders of your bike as you ride. Real world observations to perfect your tune. Better than a dyno which tends to overheat your motor quickly skewing your tune.
RSR Air Fuel Ratio
Gauges...Dyno on your Bike
The Mother of all gauges! Not a gauge, but a precision tool that will tell you exactly what your engine is doing in real-time. Gives you instantaneous read-outs of air/fuel ratios from 17:1 to 10.5:1 and indicates maximum power ratios. Four color display is easily read in direct sunlight and automatically dims at night. Waterproof, billet aluminum construction. Your significant other will cheat on you but this gauge will never lie! It won't keep you warm at night, but a perfectly running engine will look and sound the same when you wake up next to it the morning after.
Single RSR O2 Gauge: Reads the front cylinder in non-efi models. It is simply the best way to evaluate the tune of your motorcycle and saves expensive and often inaccurate dyno time. Real world tuning while you ride...Observe and then make adjustments. Mounted permanently. Waterproof.
Mounts....Roll Your Own or Buy One
The gauges have a center back mount 5/16" x 18 x 1/2" Stainless Socket Head Cap Screw and stainless lock washer. You can fab your own bracket for this or use the 06-1025 hard anodized Billet Mount System for either 1.00" or 1.25" handlebars $49.95. Optional is the 06-1024 two piece laser cut 304 Stainless Steel mounting tabs for either near handlebar clamp or up the handlebar mounting: $9.95.
Since we have been
doing closed loop fuel injection
systems for Harleys for more than 30 years and have
been putting O-Sensor Ports in our exhausts for the same
amount of time, we have both single and dual O2 ports for
our full range of exhausts. Our RSR
Air Fuel Ratio Gauge is the best investment you can
make for monitoring and optimizing your engine tune.
All LSR 2-1 exhausts
come standard with one or two O2 ports (Sequential EFI
models)...18mm or 12.5mm. O2 or Lambda sensors are a
necessity for either carbureted or non closed loop efi
(Weber Marelli and Early Delphi) Harleys. We should know, as
we have a lot of experience with them and have been doing
Closed Loop EFI systems since 1989.
The Single and Dual gauges ship with six feet of MIL-W-22759/32 wire. The first 24" is Raychem DR-25 sealed on both ends. If you wish to have a connector at the 24" point there is a $50.00 charge to install either six position (single gauge) or eight position male/female Deutsch DTM connectors with Raychem DR-25 sleeving.
The gauge is housed in a hard anodized round enclosure in a standard 2" format with a 2.250" bezel, center back mount, with a 5/16" x 18 stainless socket head cap screw. The gauge will show fuel ratios from 17:1 to 12.0:1 (or richer). The gauge is visible in daylight and automatically dims for nighttime operation. Only a single L.E.D. illuminates.
Very easy to interpret at a
glance. Scale is, left to right, lean to rich: three greens,
three yellows, two orange and two red l.e.d.s. You simply
cannot "read" spooling digital numbers.
The white arrow indicates the maximum power mixture, the second orange light, which is 13.2:1. Transitory enrichments should not, if the engine is warm (>200F Oil temp), go past the first red light. Readings at the far right side of the scale, the second red light, are simply too rich. Proper closed loop operation will cycle back and forth from green to orange around the center of the display.
It is simply the best way to evaluate the tune of your motorcycle and saves valuable dyno time. Mounted permanently. Waterproof.
Whether your bike is
carb or efi this is the best way to tune...By riding and
observing, not on a static dyno. Dynos are not exactly real
world in terms of loads, airflow, or transitionals, and even
if you had a million dollar AC Transient dyno room, you
would still have to do real world testing. The gauges are
dead accurate and are millisecond fast responding which
makes it very simple to interpret or remember, even at a
glance, while you are dodging cars watching for cops. We
have a Superflow CycleDyn which
gives a better real world correlation than other
dynamometers but we still evaluate air fuel ratios when
riding.
Anyone who tells you
optimizing tuning is easy is full of shit. Engineers at Ford
say they spend two years just perfecting tip-in or initial
throttle openings. Ride, observe,..then change or edit. Real
world.
Pretty soon Harleys will all be watercooled then you really won't be able to tell the difference between Milwaukee and Hammatsu. "The Man" will be sniffing your butt and planting microchips and gps modules up your ass so they can mail you a speeding ticket and keep track of your movements. They already have data recorders on your car so they know what you were doing when the biggie happened. Brave new world. Monitor your engine to get the most out of it before the NSA monitors your tail pipe.
RSR Air Fuel Ratio Gauge: Customer Comments
Customer writes: "When the gauge arrived I knew it would be of a very high quality, it has far surpassed my expectations. I was very eager to get this installed and take a look at my tune. Amazing to see how little adjustments on the carb effect the AFR. As a result of this gauge, I have dropped one size on the low speed jet, raised the clip on notch and confirmed the main jet on my Mik48. Thank you, I really like this gauge. Ed"
Customer writes: "Sounds
like a FAST Harley! Revs quicker. Everyone that
knows the bike immediately notices how the engine has better
throttle response now. One blip of the throttle is all
it takes to spark envy. It has a noticeable
volume and powerful sound on acceleration complimented by a
smooth deceleration growl. Cruising volume is somehow
arguably quieter than the V&H slip-ons that were on the
bike previously.
The chrome is flawless. Packaging was excellent. It’s amazing how spot-on the fitment of the slip joints are. The mounting bracket is perfect in form, fit and function. Everything eases into place with a slow methodical hand. Don’t force or rush the installation and you will complete it without frustration. I bought the Dual AFR meter at the same time as the pipe. I cannot imagine an easier way to tune with my TTS MasterTune! I was able to actually improve the tune and power while maintaining 43 mpg. Thanks! Ryan"
New Exhaust Tech Section
We have given a bit of an overview on the design of Harley Davidson exhaust systems for those who have questions about primary tube length, tube diameters, collector design and the pulsations and wave timing in a V-Twin engine.
Pictured above is 00-1306 LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 124 Challenge pipe. Available with standard port (2 stud) or B2/SA (4 bolt) cylinder heads in silver ceramic, black ceramic, SS Titanium ceramic or in chrome finishes. Specify chassis/transmission for appropriate mount system. This one is getting a Silver Ceramic coating. We do not sell "raw" systems.
Lynchburg Harley-Davidson has been getting 135hp and 145ft/lbs of torque on 117" TC88 street motors with these exhausts. 124" S&S engines have been dynoed out to 165hp in street trim.
00-1306 Challenge with S&S B2 Heads
ORCA Motors use big valve S&S Special Application B2 heads mated to the Closed Loop RSR Fuel Injection .
Four bolt flanges and special fixtures designed for the raised ports. O2 port on front cylinder standard. Second O2 port on the rear cylinder optional. 00-1306 2" LSR 2-1 Challenge pipe for an 113" ORCA motor pictured above.
If you have a very tall motor like a 145" S&S with the B2 heads we have to lengthen up the primaries by lowering them for the taller engine. S&S uses these in their Dyno testing and on thier "Mule" test bikes. How ere make the front pipe is a bit of a variable due to chassis differences. Some aftermarket frames like the Chopper Guys FXR will have additional clearance for the front tube.
LSR 2-1's Bonneville,Dyno &Track Proven
If you want to make power on a multi-cylinder engine you have to use a collector system. Whether it's a V-Twin or a V-8 it's the same, and no less an authority than the famed engine builder Smokey Yunick will tell you that. Not using free exhaust energy to help your engine breathe is downright criminal. No matter what the conventional wisdom is, staggered duals on a Harley will not make more power. You simply cannot escape the fact that a properly designed 2-1 will give you more useable torque where you need it, in the 2000 to 4000 rpm range, which means less downshifts and less rpm to get the job done. A set of short staggered duals at peak rpm can be made to produce good power but they will be dead on their ass until they get there, whereas an engine developed around an LSR 2-1 exhaust can be made to perform from the bottom up with no dips in the torque band!
Baffling Alien Discs and
Aluminum Butt Plugs
Our testing has shown that the Harley V-Twin is
extremely sensitive to back pressure which is why 2-1's that use
small or restrictive collectors don't breathe well, and why restrictive
baffles shut the motor down. Disc type baffles are good
for spark arrestors on dirt bikes but they have no place on a
big inch V-Twin. You don't make power by adding restrictions to
your exhaust system whether it's a bunch of stainless discs or
some damn piece of aluminum billet machined into a Harley butt
plug! Ever wonder why they had to put a hole up the center of
the discs? Well, one reason was the discs are so damn
restrictive you have to have several pounds of them to get
enough flow through their waffle shaped passages.
Good mufflers, but they have nothing to do with performance and they sure as hell do not create vacuum as has been claimed. When you get confused by all the bullshit simply ask the following question.." Do they run them in NASCAR or in Formula One?". Nope, they run straight pipe collector systems without any stupid discs or aluminum butt plugs.It's always funny how when the money is on the line, all the little things like discs, billet caps, anti-reversion flaps, reverse megaphones and other such nonsense somehow don't make the field.
Anything else isn't "Pro", just prophylactic
If you look at any other "pro" or "king"
self-proclaimed winners of the typewriter wars, take a close
look ar their collectors and their tail sections On your
LSR Pro Stock you get a boost out of the gate when you hit our
CNC machined turbo venturi...On the other pipes you either run
into a jagged weld or some necked down piece of torky-porky poor
engineering.
Headed for the collector on your LSR Pro Stock it high velocity all the way...On the other pipes there are a barage of aluminum butt plugs, stupid discs 90 degrees to your path, and an assortment of flat airfoils and anti-reversion tank traps to slow things down. Get the picture? This isn't rocket science. Just build a clean system with a gentle smooth flowing collector and the rest will take care of itself.
Pictured above is a TC88 big bore race winner from HD of Lynchburg...138hp. Part Number 00-1127 2" B Style. Street bike that races. Pro Pipes like certain combinations. Contact HD of Lynchburg to find the right combination for yourself.
Comments
"Dear friends at RB Racing,
Just installed my new LSR 2-1 Pro Stock pipes on my 120ci Merch with a 6-speed Baker transmission. Haven't had a chance to Dyno Tune yet (the best Dyno guy in town is swamped just before Sturgis). But I can tell you one thing even without having my motor Dyno Tuned it fucking RUNS like a striped ass monkey!
I've had Python-3's, Hooker, Thunderheader, two different types of Vance & Hines and the RB Racing pipes are THE BEST pipes out there! I can't believe the increased horsepower ( and I am sure torque). Without measuring on the Dyno machine yet I am screaming out to 90 mph in seconds. It blows my mind!
And the sound, oh God the sound. My motor is finally breathing like it should and your pipes are the reason why. All the power junkies that ride with me are drooling, they can't believe it either. I can't wait for the Dyno results but right now I am packing for Sturgis. This 120ci mean mother is ready to roll 90+mph from Omaha to Sturgis.
THANKS RB Racing for a tremendous product. You guys know your shit and the dynamics of exhaust theory. Thanks again! Know the rules, bend the rules, think 500 miles ahead.----- Steve "WFO" Kendall "
"The lady I placed my order with asked me to send a picture of my bike once we mounted the exhaust, I told her I would. The finish on the exhaust was flawless. The fit was perfect. The bike sounds better than it has ever sounded and runs better than it has ever run. I couldn't be more satisfied. My brother, who is not easily impressed, was equally impressed. He didn't like the look or the sound of a 2-1 exhaust until he seen and heard your Pro Pipe. Thank you for producing a far superior product, it was well worth the wait. "
BANDIDO Paul 1% ER
Shreveport Chapter
LOUISIANA
B.F.F.B
Bonneville Proven
LSR stands for Land Speed Record and that
means only one place...The Bonneville Salt Flats, the Great
White Dyno. We have the only gas powered street legal bikes over
200 mph and we're damn proud of it. RB Racing doesn't race
typewriters, we race motorcycles and when someone says they get
a 70% gain from their system, ask them for their 200mph
Bonneville Records or any records for that matter. Hell, if we
raced typewriters it sure would be a lot easier, not to mention
cheaper.
The fact of the matter is 98% of pipe
manufacturers never have raced anything.
We place an LSR tag on each exhaust system we
make so they can be easily identified. Every now and then over
the last twenty plus years someone decides to copy one of our
designs, usually because some customer is very happy and he
"stirs up the pond". They copy the general look but not the
features that make them work. The tags eliminate any question
about whether it's an RB Racing design or not and allows
people admiring your bike to know the pipe's origin.
The tags have proven to be very popular and have been used since 1992. Every now and then someone asks us to not place the tag on their system to which we answer..."send us an affidavit certifying that you have removed all manufacturer logos from your tires, engraved Performance Machine logos from your brakes, Mikuni or S&S identifications from your castings, Harley identifications from your gas tank, Nike logos from your tennis shoes etc. and we'll consider it". The last guy we let talk us out of this was getting his bike in Hot Bike magazine and said he'd give us "credit" for a one off pipe we designed. When the magazine appeared on the newsstand all we saw was "computer designed pipe by Sands Racing". That was the end of that.
New Cloisonne Tags
Like in the adage "The relentless search for perfection" we have upgraded the logos we put on our LSR Exhaust Systems. Previous tags were stamped and formed aluminum with silkscreened details. The new cloisonne tags are a precision die struck brass, nickel plated, with powdered glass fired in an oven then polished to a jewelry finish. These are direct replacements for our older tags and are available for US $25.00 postpaid via US Global Express (foreign) or Priority Mail (domestic US). They come with black headed rivets and are riveted in place with a light coat of high temperature silicone (Permatex 598B) behind the tag.
All RB Racing LSR Exhaust Systems feature our "new" (we've been quietly doing it since 1985!) CNC machined Turbo Venturis that actually "scavenge" to help your motor breathe. Machined from billet, these allow full 2" flow and eliminate the phony restrictions that other 1 3/4" to 2 1/4" pipes have at your exhaust port.
Pictured above is an LSR 2-1 Pro Stock C style (J) "FXR" with 2" primary tubes, part number 00-1050. The bike features a Chopper Guys frame with a 121" TP Engineering motor with a 5/8" offset.
Our competitors must think you won't notice that they neck their 1 3/4" to 2 1/4" pipes down to as small as 1 1/2" to mate them to your exhaust ports. RB Racing's Turbo Venturies are expertly heliarced to each primary tube eliminating any internal obstuctions and insuring the maximum flow from each exhaust port. RB Racing won't build phony performance pipes...We sure as hell won't ask you to port your heads, put in bigger valves and a high performance camshaft then stick a bunch of stainless steel discs or machined aluminum butt plugs in the pipe to restrict the flow! And we damn sure won't put some silly "1950ish" reverse megaphone pipe with internal flat plates, baffles and air foils to screw up your performance. Our pipes make anywhere from 6 to 18HP over these stupid designs.
Our CNC machined Turbo Venturis are not compatible with the "bowl-shaped" late model OEM exhaust port gaskets and require early style "flat" gaskets for the LSR Exhaust Systems to both fit and seal properly. The narrow machined flat face of the Turbo Venturi must seat against a flat suface, not the bowl-shaped late model gaskets. Using the LSR Exhausts in combination with the wrong gasket will cause misalignment, inability to tighten the provided close tolerance aircraft nuts, and will force the bowl-shaped gasket into the exhaust port. The correct gaskets to use are: Harley OEM 65324-83 or Drag Specialties DS 174742.
Mandatory for a nominal charge of $ 9.95
are a pair of our LSR CNC machined gaskets which mate perfectly
with our Turbo Venturis. These are proven in over 16 years of
use on our race and turbo applications...the only gaskets that
will stay in a turbo bike for 25,000 miles! These gaskets
prevent any gasket "creep" into the exhaust flow and are one
more thing that will give you "an edge" on the competition.
We always wondered why people would port their heads, put in bigger valves and then squish the gaskets into their exhaust ports. We bet you never paid attention to what was going inside your exhaust ports for one very simple reason...you can't see what's going on in there once the pipe is tightened! The LSR CNC machined gaskets also insure perfect alignment of the exhaust system. Most fitment and alignment problems are traced to using either the wrong type of gasket or using old gaskets that have taken a "set". We've always used these on our race applications and it's time everyone who's concerned about performance should do the same.
Goo
RB Racing LSR 2-1 exhaust systems use either one or two slip joints depending on the model. We suggest you put a coating of Permatex 598B ULTRA BLACK in the slip joint. None of our slip joints use any clamps because then they wouldn't be slip joints anymore. The inner pipe gets hotter that the outer pipe and they grow into each other and form a tight seal. The 598B is a non hardening gasket material and will prevent any leakage from condensation that forms in the pipe and, with the usual carbon particles, will actually seal better over time. It also makes the pipes easy to take apart later on. Get a tube before you install your RB racing exhaust system.
General LSR 2-1 Installation Sequence
1. Remove the OEM exhaust and exhaust bracketry. If the bike has floorboards remove the right floorboard.
2. Pry the OEM exhaust gaskets out of the exhaust ports. We use billet gaskets instead.
3. Install the frame or transmission bracket provided. Use Blue Loctite on the mounting bolt threads into the transmission. Lockwashers under the bolt heads on the transmission mount. If through-bolt like on early rigid Sportsters or Shovels use lockwashers under the hex nuts.
4. Front and Rear
primary tubes: Install billet flanges and clips. Install front
pipe loosely with billet gasket and nuts provided. Loosely
affix the front heat shield to the pipe as you might not be
able to install the shield later with the rear pipe in place.
We use 1/4 drive ratchet plus extensions and 3/8" socket and a
3/8" wobble for the exhaust stud nuts.
5. If the rear pipe
has a slip joint (rubber mounted C Style) slip the rear pipe
into the tail section. You may use Permatex ULTRA BLACK.
6. Begin slip of tail section/rear pipe into the front exhaust slip joint (You may use Permatex ULTRA BLACK) and work the rear exhaust and billet gasket into the exhaust port. Loosely affix exhaust stud nuts provided. We use 1/4 drive ratchet plus extensions and 3/8" socket.
7. Slide 5/16" x 18 bolt(s) into slotted bracket on back of exhaust and thread these through the mounting braket. Loosely affix with lock washer(s) and hex nuts provided. Some exhausts may require a spacer (provided) between the exhast slotted bracket and frame/transmission bracket.
8. Gently tighted up all fasteners and nuts. Nothing can be in tension. You may use a rubber mallet to seat the slip joint(s).
9. Install remaining
heat shields and tighten front heat shield (5/16" Nut driver).
Completely wipe the pipe and shields down with a clean cloth
to prevent grease and oil stains from being baked on.
10. Run bike briefly
in place. Let it cool down and retighten fasteners. Reinstall
the right floorboard with hardware provided.
11. If ceramic finishes it is wise to go through several heat cycles. On modern efi closed loop systems they go into closed loop within minutes. Let bike idle for a few minutes then shut it down to let it cool. Several sessions of this will cure the resins as they are only oven-fired to 400F. Exhaust temperatures are >1000F.
12. Double check all
fasteners and ride the bike. Check your work afterwards. You
bought a Harley so you are already showing signs of dementia.
All LSR 2 into 1 exhausts require special close tolerance aircraft nuts to bolt the LSR Turbo Venturis to the exhaust port. Standard 5/16" x 24 hex nuts will not fit. Each exhaust comes with the required four nuts. It is recommended that you order an extra set (4) of these nuts, part number 00-1001, when you order your exhaust.
All RB Racing LSR exhaust systems come standard
with a machined and heliarced oxygen sensor boss just below your
front exhaust port. This port is designed to accept and oxygen
sensor (18mm x 1.5mm) which will allow you to use our RSR Air/Fuel Ratio Meter to tune and
monitor in real-time your air/fuel ratio. Also, if you really
wish to get 55mpg and kick ass, our RSR
Fuel Injection's closed-loop heated O-Sensor will plug
directly into this port.
We supply both 18mm and 12mm O2 ports depending on
the application...In the case of late model 12mm we often supply
both.
Custom Made for Your
Application
Every LSR Exhaust is custom made for your
particular application. We can handle offsets for wider frames
and even build "taller" pipes for those applications that have
cylinders that may be 3/4" or more taller. No wire feed bubble
gum welds! All LSR Exhausts are fully heliarced for the cleanest
possible appearance. It takes five times longer and is much more
expensive but it is the best way to do it.
All motors are not the same size, so we offer all our exhausts in both 1 3/4" and 2" sizes as well as step header 2 1/2" LSR Nitro Duals...We are the only manufacturer to do this! Your new 100+ inch motor shouldn't be choked off with too small a pipe! Pictured above is a Confederate with a 120 Cubic Inch Merch motor with our LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 2" part number 00-1195.
Self-Tuning Myth
People have the idea that closed-loop systems are completely self-tuning and that they are going to sell you some add-on gizmo that will automatically tune your efi bike. This is a crock of shit. The truth is that every engine is different and, in the Harley world, difference is the norm as there are limitless engine build combinations.
In Detroit, Japan, or Germany, they spend thousands of man-hours developing base maps for their automotive applications. On top of these base maps goes the closed-loop feedback mechanism controlled by mathematical equations or algorithms that govern exactly how the closed loop operation will function. These base maps are not written so the vehicle will run perfectly without feedback i.e. maps are not designed for open-loop operation. The strategy for closed-loop operation is different as fuel requirements under different climatic and altitude differences can be as much as 30%. Unless the base map is constructed for the particular application, the O2 feedback mechanism will not work properly.
OEM correction schemes allow only very slight learning corrections or they will "throw" an error code. They do this for a very specific reason i.e. if things are going wrong, which is indicated by the system trying to correct out of bounds problems, then a sensor or something else is wrong. They are not designed to make large swings to correct calibrations that are way out of bounds.
Beyond Stupid
Some add-on boxes for late model O2 sensor equipped oem Harleys eliminate the O2 sensors altogether. Why in the hell would you want to take a self-adjusting, sophisticated system and turn it into a gas guzzling low mileage dumb efi system? Beats the hell out of us and, since we make closed loop efi systems, we do have some experience in this area.
You bike should be left in closed loop, tuned in closed loop and monitored with O2 displays in closed loop. Correction factors defined in the oem code cannot be exceeded. Maps have to be rewritten for the changes to the bike so thje base map is in agreement with the oem algorithms.
Phone Sex and Remote Tuning
In some sort of logical disconnect a few
customers call us up wanting us to tune their bike over the
phone and then become increasingly indignant when we tell
them it just doesn't work that way. Now, we spent the better
part of 14 years, starting in 1976 working on carburetors,
jetting, needle design, and even designed and marketed a
flat slide carb for the Harley market. Thousands of man
hours representing about 5 months out of every year were
devoted to jetting issues.
It got to be a real issue i.e. it was an interesting experience to define what the correct air fuel ratios should be, experimentally figure out how to measure them, and then deal with tuning die cast critters, often modifying them with extra circuits etc. but, in the end, it was temporal and an endless loop that did not exactly pay the bills.
We did learn how to make things run well, not that anyone appreciated it. It was fun to watch people try to beat you when they couldn't. Knowledge. Hard work.
For the last 20+ years we were working on and
manufacturing closed loop fuel injections systems for Harley
Davidsons and have set numerous Bonneville, El Mirage and
Maxton speed records and won drag racing championships with
them. We spent over 3000 man hours writing and perfecting
Autocal.V6 prediction and analysis software for our RSR Fuel
Injection systems. Why did we spend 3000 man hours? Well, we
didn't plan on it, and it's a good way to flirt with
insanity, but we saw no other option as digital efi requires
hundreds of decisions, all of which are intertwined. No more
brass jets. Exponential combinations. Changing points, one
at a time is sheer insanity. Progress comes with increased
complexity.
Guess what..We made EFI simple but people are
not simple..and few had any idea what to do even if you got
out the silver platter and handed it to them.
These days all Harleys are closed loop fuel
injected with a single throat throtttle body and are speed
density Delphi systems, all very complex. It's the same
formula we decided on 18 years ago. The only thing we
suggest is that you use O2 signals to monitor and tune the
system as the sensors are a hundred or so millisecond
accurate and must be monitored at the exhaust port where
temperatures are high and as far away from the outside
oxygen rich air as possible.
We suggest you use software, not hardware, to adjust your system using our RSR Air Fuel Ratio Gauges and keep your bike off of the dyno until the lights in these displays tell you your mixture is correct. Engines operate in a very narrow realm of air fuel ratios. If you want to go to the dyno after this...fine.
Just don't call us breathlessly demanding we tune your bike over the phone.
If you are going to use a chassis dyno it has to be a tool and not a toy. At RB Racing we use the Superflow CycleDyn as it best emulates the real world. We use it for development and not for publishing "dyno charts". Most of our work is with Pectel SQ6M controllers which have extensive internal datalogging and playback capabilities up to 2000Hz sampling rates. With the Superflow we can program specific tests and transient sweeps with our turbocharger systems up 750 hp in inertial mode or 500 hp in Eddy Current controlled accelerations.
For those of you
who like Dynojet "Dyno Graphs"..read this article.
Steve Cole (TTS MasterTune) who has spent untold thousands of hours on every dyno imagineable has this to say about CycleDyns:
Steve Cole: "In
the development side what I can say is the SuperFlow when
setup properly emulates the real world much better. As an
example the only way to get a DynoJet to give you HP and
TQ is a WOT unloaded run. The SuperFlow allows that plus
just about any other combination you like with real torque
output. So what does any of it buy you becomes the
question. I can tell you that if we tune to a DJ and get
the best we can, then repeat on the SuperFlow using real
world acceleration rates for the engine being tested the
results are very different. Take the final calibrations
and run them in both dyno's unloaded and the DJ developed
type calibration will show the most HP and TQ in those
conditions, on both the SuperFlow in DJ mode and the DJ.
Then take the SuperFlow controlled condition calibration
and load it in the bike the power will go up when tested
in the SuperFlow mode again which can only be done on the
SuperFlow.
Now the hooker, take the bike and put one of the finished
calibrations in it and give it to the customer and say go
ride it and come back after you've ridden it well, to know
how it feels/runs. They come back after an hour or so then
load the other calibration and ask them to do the same
riding over and come back again. Each and everytime we
have done this every customer has picked the calibration
that was done on the SuperFlow under the controlled
acceleration modes! So pick what works for you but there
is a difference. Does it take longer, does it end with a
measurable difference............. YEP!"
When we have turbo
bikes like our Road Glide
Turbo it gets a bit interesting to go testing in LA
traffic with police, cell phone cameras, and freeway
cameras. We still do real world riding with data
acquisition as the real world is where you ride.
People want "Dyno Sheets"...see below. We aren't going to test every damn camshaft, compression ratio, piston confguration, cylinder head etc as there is not enough money nor time to do so. However, we do testing for our own race development, R&D, and our personal development platforms.
Dyno Sheets
People call us all
the time asking for "Dyno Sheets" and we patiently tell
them we do not provide self-serving graphs predicting
fantastic horsepower and torque gains. Plenty of customers
send us dyno sheets but, as we've been at this a long
time, we know the tuning game is too complicated to
provide numbers just to sell an exhaust. Tuning is a
multi-variable process.
When the EVO motors came out Jerry Branch published his famous manifesto on tuning 80" EVO motors...In short, unless you bumped the compression the horsepower was not forthcoming. Same these days. In 2014 John O'Keefe of Branch O'Keefe ran an extensive series of tests on OEM Twin Cam cylinder heads to see if he could offer a "less expensive" ported head as everyone with a grinder in his garage was suddenly an expert at cylinder head porting. John found out that any attempt to clean up the ports killed the flow and port velocities dropped. He scrapped that idea and kept his well-proven chamber modification, porting and valve replacement system.
Logic seems to be
in short supply when it comes to tuning. Tuning is not a
pipe changing exercise. The world these days is full of
customers who agonize endlessly over what to buy and then
dump these parts on some unsuspecting "shop-tuner"
expecting miracles. It just isn't going to happen.
Coordinated development is expensive and time consuming.
If it was NASCAR developer they might spend days searching
for a few hp or a different curve for a specific track.
If you are looking for warm cuddily sheets we are clean out of them. We post some that customers provide. We are tuners and you can buy all the trick parts in the world and a guy with a well tuned mild bike with a good power to weight ratio will kick your ass. Real world. Find a good tuner or become one. Look in the mirror.
Torque and Ruby Slippers
People get pissed at us when they ask for "numbers". We always tell them we "don't know" because after nearly 33 years of tuning and racing and designing we have seen too much and done too much to give any placebo answer. In fact it always depends on the bike and the tuner. No two bikes are alike. Maybe your bike was built on a Monday and they left a coke bottle in the gas tank (old Detroit wive's tale)...Some bikes are faster than others. Everyone believes their bike is "faster". It depends on the tuner and, these days, the bikes are more complicated. People change from chain to gear drives. They put on different cylinder heads. They switch cams. They add on tuning twiddle boxes. They tune, or the "shop" tunes. They "dyno" the bike...maybe even somebody rides the bike with instrumentation like our RSR Air Fuel Ratio Gauge.
People call us up then hang up when we tell them we don't know what their "gains" will be. We don't publish self-serving charts. We just take all the experience we have and build the best parts we can. People end up happy who buy the parts because they are well made and are designed to perform. We make different tube diameters and offer a wide range of systems for any particular bike so you will maximize your potential. There is no "One Size Fits All" at RB Racing.
People who don't buy the parts because we won't coddle them with assurances go elsewhere where Aunt Em will tuck them in and tell them what they want to hear.
Chrome, Silver Ceramic, or Ceramic Black
Finishes
Chrome or Ceramic: All chrome is full automotive grade duplex nickel, triple plate; Ceramic Black finishes are a two layer process with an underlying alumina ceramic covered with $400.00 per gallon semi-gloss black. "Black" pipes are fully polished as if they were to be chromed to remove any surface defects, then are blasted, ceramic coated, baked, tumbled, cleaned, shot with black semi-gloss ceramic paint and then baked a second time to complete the process. We've tried everything you can think of and these are the best finishes.
Both ceramic finishes can be polished or have scuff marks removed by using Mother's Aluminum and Magnesium Polish.
Newer Dual Coat Black Ceramic Finishes
We have a lot more people looking for durable ceramic finishes and we think we have the best finishes on the market. In the late 70's and early 80's we tried all sorts of coatings and paints and even used porcelain on some of our products in the late 1980's. The newer ceramic finishes are tougher and we use both Polished Silver, and Semi-Gloss Black to complement our usual chrome offerings. The newest "Turbo" Black finishes are a dual coat process that gives additional protection against scratches and nicks, providing two barriers against corrosion.
In more than three decades we have tried all sorts of black finishes: Kal Gard, VHT, Techline, and others. We also in the mid 1980's we even tried porcelain for awhile. It chipped and the heat distorted the parts. Most finishes will not survive over a long period unless they have a base coat to cushion rock strikes and scratches. The surface has to be perfectly prepared and most applications can fail if run too soon at elevated temperatures as they are typically baked at 450 to 500 deg F whereas the cure takes place at around 750 deg F. Lower temperatures will not cure the resins and they will fail once the bike is run. To get around this dilemma we have found the best solution is a 2500 Deg F Ceramic cushion base coat and a secondary Black Semi-Gloss finish on top of this.
Dual Coat Black Ceramic
finishes are therefore the most expensive as they involve a triple process.
First the parts are polished to remove any
tooling marks.Then the parts are zirconia
media blasted to prepare the surface. Then
parts are cleaned. The parts are base coated
with a 2500 Deg F ceramic and baked. The
next day they are sprayed with black ceramic
and baked for a third time.
RB Racing LSR 2-1 Exhaust systems are available
for S&S Cycle
Special Application "SA" heads with 2 inch diameter primaries.
The standard SA exhaust valve is a whopping 1.75" diameter (B2
heads are 1.800") with a special (non standard) exhaust port
configuration. These are the best production castings going
with their raised inlet and exhaust ports. Oh, you can fool
around with the usual porting bullshit, but you'll end up
where these castings start out in terms of cfm. Progress is
progress and year to year the only horsepower gains come when
you make the cylinder heads more efficient.
The problem with the SA heads is that nothing fits their four bolt pattern and the shallow non-standard pocket is decidedly bigger than anything sitting on the shelf...stock flanges need not apply! S&S figures you are going to fab your own exhaust so they provide a machined spigot that slips through the four bolt flange. The idea is that you get some springs and make up a slip joint and go creative...this doesn't work on street chassis.
Flanges and Turbo Venturies for S&S "SA" B1, B2, B-3 Heads
Compare the oem size exhaust flange on the left that is used on "billet" motors with the "SA" flange on the right...get out your calipers and see what's holding these other motors back. RB Racing is familiar with these four bolt critters as we use them in our 113" RSR Fuel Injected ORCA motors both turbo and normally aspirated.
For our 113 / 126 / 139 ORCA motors we use cnc
machined special Turbo Venturis that capture a laser cut four
bolt flange and are in turn heliarced to our 2" LSR 2-1
primaries. The Turbo Venturis flow 8 to 12% more than a
straight section pipe. Later T143 motors use the two bolt
flange.
If you have a set of these "SA Heads" and want a specific exhaust be sure to tell us at the time of your order. Adding an "SA" suffix to a listed part number will do the job. Remember they are only avaiable for LSR 2" primary designs. Pictured above is a silver ceramic coated LSR 2-1 Pro Stock for a 113" ORCA.
S&S 145 Tribute Exhausts Available
We custom make LSR 2-1 Exhausts
for the taller 145" S&S Cycle Tribute EVO motors that
were designed for DYNA style transmissions (Ness or other
frames). Specially machined Turbo Venturies, 2" primary
tubes, square four bolt flanges (no gaskets).
If you have a set of these 145" "B2 Heads" and want a specific exhaust be sure to tell us at the time of your order. Remember they are only available for LSR 2" primary designs. Later"SA" B3 heads and the earlier B2 145" Tribute engines have different exhaust port seat diameters, so be sure you specify which heads you have.