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biggcoolg

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posted August 01, 2007 04:24 AM

Should You Breakin with Stock or Aftermarket Exhaust?

I would like to know if you can put an aftermarket exhaust on a brand new ZX-14 out the showroom or should you break it in first with the stock exhaust? I've heard different things regarding this. Thanks.

dutchzx14

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posted August 01, 2007 04:27 AM

I would say stay bone stock for the engine exhaust back presure.

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Zone Head
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posted August 01, 2007 05:02 AM

It doesn't matter.

Pat Dietrich

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posted August 01, 2007 07:45 AM

I waited till 125 miles only because my pipe was on back order. Should not make any difference at all.

LeoVinceZX14

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posted August 01, 2007 10:08 AM

Rolled out the showroom with mine...

Bigcoolg:

I rolled out the showroom with mine installed (3 miles on the ODO when I got it). The bike hasn't had any issues. Probably the biggest reason I'd say do it from day 1 is the bike will run cooler (you ditch the cats in the mufflers) which drops the radiant heat and the operating temps. Side benefit is you also will drop 15-20 lbs depending on what pipe you run. Did I mention it will sound...way better.

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biggcoolg

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posted August 01, 2007 04:31 PM

Thanks Everyone for the advice.

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