Sorry to say. Mate why didn’t you get the pipes of your buddy then Higgspeed pipes are all welded free hand no butting up against a bigger bore of pipe I have them on my s3 400
@@stevehopkinson4871 I think we have a communication issue here lol. These are the Higgspeeds that my buddy had originally purchased for the 500. Pipes sound sweet.
@@charliestoybox2099 sorry mate you said the weld isn’t as good as your buddies its very hard to get very good weld if the tubes are the same diameter but welding that’s a different matter and yes the Higgspeed’s are a lovely sound you have a very nice looking Kawasaki there
@@stevehopkinson4871 the rare times when my buddy has time to build custom exhausts, his welds are a pure work of art. Some millionaire collector takes up all his free time fabricating parts for his collection.
Hey there, I just got myself a Chrome Edition 1200 XE as well. I really want to get the same slash cut exhaust, but was wondering if it's possible to carry a passenger with that exhaust set up?
@@simonburch2067 I’m using the Peak Designs mount and phone case. You don’t need to buy a separate vibration dampener as it’s already in the design. So far it’s been good with my iPhone 14 ProMax, no issues.
Hey man I wrote you a message on one of your older videos about your 1250gsa. I was wondering what dealer you used to get your ride modes put on. My local gave me the run around about my bike so any help would be awesome. Thanks!
@@mohawk1778 my dealer is SoSo Cycles in Tacoma, Wa. But here’s the deal, depending on your bikes specs, the extra ride modes might not be able to be added. Before I bought my bike, my dealer had to contact BMW to verify that all the modes could be added. So there is a possibility that you can’t add the modes.
@charliestoybox2099 gotcha, my bike is a '22 and came with same three modes yours did. The bikes are almost the same besides mine being an ice Grey and yours the trophy color scheme. I appreciate you getting back to me because at least now I have a little more to go on in this process.
@charliestoybox2099 im just glad I found your video because at least now I have something more to go on. My dealer had never done a retro fit before so I'm not sure they knew exactly what to do. I really appreciate the help man!
@charliestoybox2099 hey man just wanted to thank you for your help again. I got the ride modes put on today thanks to your help. I had SoSo do it and it was super simple on my end of things. I told them you sent me there so maybe they will help you out next time your in there with a discount or something. Anyway thanks again man!
Enjoyed the video. You thought of putting the bike on a rolling road and getting it tuned professionally? Not a good idea to ride the bike on the road without inlet filtration 😮
@@derekb2765 I’ve been tuning since I was a teen lol. What I’ve found with dynos, is that they are great for tuning for power. But getting that perfect ride ability for the street is still best done on the street or track. I’ve been up to no good which I still haven’t posted up about, need to do an update video lol. Unfortunately works had me super busy with little free time.
Runs an sounds crisp!, I had a 1974 H1 500 with Dencos, was factory Root beer brown w/the yellow stripe, great wheelie bike, I later bought a '72 Kawi H2 750 with Dencos, that bike was fast AF!
@@porcupinebob7907 if I wasn’t retiring in five years and leaving the bike behind when I move back to Asia, I’d love to stick the 750 engine in this chassis.
@@charliestoybox2099 Oh ok, I had a friend , Chris Johnson, here in Oakland, ca that did that swap back in 1982...BTW, how much are you asking for the bike?
Great install video Charles! I’m curious to try this set up on MY22 XE as an alternative option to my baffled Arrow pipes. I don’t think I would want this on long distance trips, but would be ideal on shorter rides (>150 miles) Ian
@@ronron_roamer glad it helps. My longest day has been around 250 miles and I was good with it. With its baffles it’s quieter than most pipes I’ve run on Harley’s in the past. A friend had run up behind me while I was out last weekend and when we stopped to talk, he said it was quieter than he thought it would be from the pics. So definitely louder for the rider than others. It’ll pop on deceleration at lower rpm’s when the air injection kicks in.
@@charliestoybox2099 I do have a dnktune set for my arrow set up, but I’d be curious to try this set up and do the ecu relearn and see if it sorts it out just fine
@@charliestoybox2099 I am moving from Seattle to Sioux Falls SD at the end of the month, so I won’t be jumping into trying a new set up until I’m all settled at my new place and will post videos on my channel.
@@williamhiller3988 with the 35 pilots I’m 1.25 turns out. I ended up dipping the needle all the way. 105 mains with pods. Unfortunately The needles aren’t marked so I have no idea what they are. But now I’ve got the carbs off and making adapters to fit Mikuni TM 32 flat slides.
good video Charlie. i just bout a 2024 F900 GS adventure. it came with Karoo 4's. one question, why didn't you ever switch to 2nd gear on the off road? Big Bikes handle smoother in higher gears of road.
@@ryanzone3675 Thanks Ryan. I kept her in low gear mostly to keep my speeds in check and not bottom out/over ride the suspension. Honestly I wish the bike had another gear so first could be lower, but there was plenty of torque to just raise the front wheel over sharp edges, potholes, by just blipping the throttle. Congrats on your new GS!
I love the sound of Higgspeeds, they don't have that High-Frequency zing or raspiness like other chambers. Best sounding chambers ever made. I just need to find a Kawa triple!
Sorry to be pedantic, but that is not an H1. The last model of the H1 was the H1F which came out in 1975. The 1976 model was named the KH500. It had significantly less power than the H1 models.
@@worldofameiso5491 and I could also say the H1’s are not really H1’s but Mach lll’s as that’s what the side cover say lol. But here’s an interesting tidbit for you, the ‘76 KH 500 vin number starts of with “H1F”. So it’s a castrated H1F that the power is regained by removing the intake snorkel, rejetting, and freeing up the exhaust. It’s the same H1F engine attached to the newer transmission. But seriously, it doesn’t matter as long as we keep enjoying them.
Those Higgspeed exhaust are made in the uk I have a Kawasaki s3 400 I was talking to the man that makes them and he said you don’t need to change the jets just lift the needle up one notch his bike runs spot on
I had a KH500, which was ported to the extreme, perhaps too much, as it had nothing whatsoever below 3,000 RPM when pulling away from a standstill. However, I do recall the alternative method of regaining the lost performance from the earlier models was to fit pistons with shorter skirts. My own bike was very powerful when in the upper rev ranges but it was an absolute pain to ride in town. Better to go with the shorter pistons, snorkel removal and upjetting. I had a pair of Koni shocks at the back and preloaded the front springs with a couple of bits of old cut up handlebar. Ohlins it certainly was not ! I'm not sure whether the gearbox internal ratios were changed from those of the first models. I do recall my bike, fitted with an OE fitment 16 tooth front sprocket was showing 110 MPH bang on the red line in top gear, wheras I've seen several tests of earlier bikes, even down to the H1E and H1F which showed nigh on 120 MPH at the red line. I do recall being pretty gutted at the lost top speed, albeit my tuned bike got there very rapidly. Best regards from Wales.
Ain’t no way in hell Iam loosing my Center stand for a few unnecessary HP/Sound Decibels. My 1969 -H1-500 is absolutely perfect the way it is, bike has ridiculous power!!!
@@michaeljkasnter well my stock pipes aren’t anywhere near perfect and the chambers are actually quieter. The stockers are missing the baffles. It only takes a minute to install the center stand to work on the bike, so not an issue for me.
@@antoniodaversa9282 it brought the seat height down to the level of the low model with a standard seat. Downside is the seat gets uncomfortable within 300 miles.
40 degrees…..that’s cold. It might be a good idea to use RAIN mode since the ground is cold and slippery, and the tires are cold and hard. I’m sure it’ll help a little and be easier to handle the bike.
@@charliestoybox2099 : are you saying that be you don’t think it’s a lot? I have the XC, and i think it has lots of power and the rider modes are a great feature la to have. I like that chrome tank you have.
@@ginoasci it’s a nice amount of power and torque to be very enjoyable. But to put things in perspective, back in 1984 my 900 Ninja put out more power. On the track I’ve raced super bikes putting out over 200 hp and kept the rider aids turned off as they slowed me down. Basically comes down to your experience. I’ve been at it over 40 years. Rider aids can be nice, but it can also be a crutch as to learning how to really ride and control a bike. My opinion is that dirt bikes are the best way to start learning to ride.
@@ginoasci I went on a 263 mile ride this last Sunday accompanied by my buddy on his Ducati V4 Corse. On the roads, the Scramblers power is plenty and I had a lot of fun on it. Plus they are a lot more comfortable than a sportbike lol.
@@tom1263 she start first kick cold or hot now. I had to really richen the air screw. The pilot jet that was in there was too small. In later videos I went up 1 size on the pilot.
@@132danikid Total Triumph makes them for the early and later models. The nice thing is the now include the baffles. So you’re set. I run mine with the baffles in.
@@AG.89T it took a lot of thinking whether to paint or powder coat the engine guard. For the use of these bikes and the likelihood of being on its side, or peppered by rocks off road, I decided that painting was the best choice as it would be easy to touch up on the bike. Not so with powder coating. I washed the guards off with soap and water to degrease them. Then I hung them up and heated them up with a heat gun. While they were warm, I sprayed them with Krylon satin black. 1,100 miles and still look great. If need be, it’s quick to mask off the bike, then touch up the paint without having to remove the guards.
I am fixing to get my first bike since i completed my Rider Safety Course last month, and hearing you're a 5'7" individual like me really reinforces my confidence in wanting to pursue getting a 1200 XE. It's such a beautiful bike, and is capable of any and everything (from what I have seen).
@@paulwiedeman4628 Hi Paul. More important than height is your inseam when it comes to reaching the ground. My inseam is 30”, I wish it was 32” lol. I’ve been riding and racing for over 40 years, so taller bikes aren’t an issue for me to adjust to. If you have any dirtbike experience, you will already be used to side shifting your bum to get a foot down on the ground. I’d definitely suggest throwing a leg over the XE before buying to see how comfortable you’d feel with the height. One thing to remember is that the showroom height is going to be lower than the height once you set up your preload properly. At 163 in my birthday suit, I added ten turns of preload to the front, and zero preload to the rear. That extra preload raised the ride height even more. Good luck on your new bike decision and to a lifetime of enjoying motorcycles.
Poor bike. You do NOT know how to ride a 2 stroke at all. So annoying. OPEN the fkn thing up and stay in the powerband instead of revving up to powerband then shifting and letting drop back out of band. So fkn stoooopid.
What were they thinking with that whatever sticking out the sides in front, looks wonky and ruined the look , looks are nothing though I'm sure it is fantastic.
@@charliestoybox2099 I would never buy a Ducati as I am not rich and finding a really qualified mechanic might take a trip to Italy, but they are stunning and have taken the lead of course in Moto GP .
@@paulscountry456 owning Ducatis have made many of us mechanics. Heck, owning any motorcycle has made many of us mechanics. Some bikes I let my dealers service. But bikes that I’ve raced, I’m the only person that will work on it. I get very anal on those ones.
Those motors were good but that horrible frame and brakes lol, really I rode many bikes and those 500 and 750 were flimsy feeling and no way I could have confidence riding one and tires back then were thin and hard as a rock in those sizes, the 500 was a 13 second bike or maybe high twelve and at the time that was extremely fast for any car or motorbike, sounds very nasty with a personality.
@@paulscountry456 thankfully for the KH model Kawasaki stiffened the frame and it didn’t need the gusseting the earlier bikes did. My first ride down a twisty bumpy backroad I was braced for some evil handling. But it was a nice surprise how the modern Bridgestone BT45’s handle. The Dunlops on my 1983 GPz 750 were actually worse than these BT45’s. It’s definitely an experience riding one of these even if they are nowhere as fast as a modern bike. Puts a smile on my face.
Jealous of your 750! During my younger days Yamaha 350’s and 400’s were everywhere. I only ran across a triple once and it was the 500. I didn’t know there was a 750 till way later in life.
No, switching to the chambers richened up the mids big time. This is already a lot better than tue original needle position. After my test this weekend to verify, I will drop the needle another slot.
The Higgs definitely sound sweet. As quick as it cut out, my head was screaming electrical failure. I was really hoping I just needed to switch to reserve to make it easy. I never even felt my finger roll the switch forward. Glad I spotted it before I tried kicking it over.
I agree with you about that idle speed. It’s way too high. Do you know whether they can dial it back a bit at the dealership? I’m looking forward to installing the Guy Martin Slash Cut exhaust, and the Iconic tail tidy.
Up in the P.N.W. you must get used to riding in the rain. I’ve ridden in the rain a lot down here in Texas, as well. Having the proper riding gear, I never let it bother me too much. I have the ‘24 Scrambler xe, and really like it. I’m still with the stock exhaust, but I really like the look and sound of your exhaust, and curious as to what it is. Also, that tail tidy. Very clean looking. I just got my break-in service done today, and the bike is performing great. Happy Trails
Congratulations on your XE. I try to avoid the rain as much as possible, I hate having a dirty bike lol. I had to go back and look at my mods video as I couldn’t remember what tail tidy I used. It’s the Iconic tail tidy. I ordered it from A&J Cycles. The pipes I also ordered from the same place, they are the Total Triumph Guy Martin Slash Cuts. These have the baffles in place. I did the factory fuel reset procedure and they work great. A lot quieter than my old Harley’s with straight through drag pipes.
