4Th Gen Exhaust Headers On 3Rd Gen

Hi guys

I spotted a 4th gen header pipe assembly for sale on e-bay and am considering making an offer.  It is in the next suburb over from me so very close by.

I have a 3rd gen bike and have heard of a few people fitting the 4th gen header to 3rd gen bikes in order to save some weight and get rid of that ugly- as-sin collector box.

I know that I would have to lose the centre stand (more weight saving so don't mind that, and have a paddock stand at the ready), but what I am not sure about is other potential issues:

- I like my current muffler (sound / looks) but I know that the muffler to header connection is different on 3rd gen & 4th gen.  Can a 4th gen header be easily modified to take a 3rd gen muffler?

- any other stumbling blocks or is it a straight swap other than centre stand / muffler connection issues?

Thanks in advance

Malcolm

Is it high mount version muffler?

From where I tried to fit a fourth gen. high up link pipe  on a third gen. collector, I ended up with getting a link pipe for the third gen. system. The angles and height are different...

Hi Dutchy - no it's a standard (low) level muffler...

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Still the angle on the header is different as the connection.
 
The RC36-1 uses a ring that slides over the collector connection where it is held together by two bolts with springs.
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The RC36-2 has a differrent connection. The joint is smaller and at the joint, a clamp goes over the connection holding them both together:
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It'll be fine, but you'll lose the rear exhaust cowls behind the pillion pegs.

Thanks guys... the angle of connection definitely looks different...

I might buy them anyway and then when a nice high level exhaust for the later 36's comes along I'll be able to fit it.  The headers are only $50 anyway so hardly big $$.

Delkevic do nice high level at a great price.

Thanks John: I just looked up the Aussie Delkevic website and their prices are surprisingly reasonable.

Yeah, sound BRILLIANT as well.  You'll be very pleased.