CSC Kruze exhaust unintended consequences

2Paps · Jan 20, 2016

This question is for folks who have VN1700 technical experience.

In a couple of weeks I'll get my Kawi Voyager back after the installation of a CSC Kruze kit. The bike in it's current configuration is stock with the minor exception of a K&N air filter and drilled pipes. Since the VN1700 is known for it decel exhaust pops if you put after market exhaust on it, Will that hold true for the CSC exhaust?

From what I've read on other forums the cure is plugging a hose in the air chamber but that may have to be followed up with a BAK and a fuel controller to completely eliminate the pop.

Am I worrying for nought or do I have a valid concern? If this will be something I'll have to deal with, what have you done to fix it?

Thanks.

2Paps · Jan 21, 2016

Follow up

Contact with CSC says decel pop is not an issue. Guess I was concerned over nothing. I should have expected that would be the case since CSC seems to do such high quality work throughout the rest of their kit.

ol' school · Jan 21, 2016

2Paps,

Glad CSC eased your concerns. If your Voyager doesn't have decel pop now with your baffles drilled out you shouldn't have an issue with their exhaust. February is getting closer!!!

2Paps · Jan 21, 2016

ol' school said:
2Paps,

Glad CSC eased your concerns. If your Voyager doesn't have decel pop now with your baffles drilled out you shouldn't have an issue with their exhaust. February is getting closer!!!

Yes it is but it's still 2 weeks before it might ship! :AGGHH:

ol' school · Jan 21, 2016

Be here before you know it... ThumbUp

ol' school · Jan 28, 2016

Getting closer now... 'bout a week to the dealer! How'ya holdin' up?

2Paps · Jan 28, 2016

ol' school said:
Getting closer now... 'bout a week to the dealer! How'ya holdin' up?

Welllll, I'm trying to convince myself not to get my hopes up because they may have had a SNOW day or so. I did get all the stars to align so that I was finally able to get the bike registered in FL. Had to go for a celebratory ride afterward. That picked up my spirits some.

ol' school · Jan 28, 2016

2Paps said:
Welllll, I'm trying to convince myself not to get my hopes up because they may have had a SNOW day or so. I did get all the stars to align so that I was finally able to get the bike registered in FL. Had to go for a celebratory ride afterward. That picked up my spirits some.

They said they were still hard at it dispite the weather on their Facebook page the other day so hopefully they are still on schedule. Awesome you got Fl. registration taken care of and had nice enough weather to ride. Gotta love Florida! It'll be a bit till we get to ride up here.

2Paps · Jan 29, 2016

ol' school said:
They said they were still hard at it dispite the weather on their Facebook page the other day so hopefully they are still on schedule. Awesome you got Fl. registration taken care of and had nice enough weather to ride. Gotta love Florida! It'll be a bit till we get to ride up here.

Didn't know CSC had a FB page, thanks.

My brother lives just a bit west of New Castle and got 3' of snow with 6' drifts! I don't envy you folks in colder climes. Chin up, they tell me Spring is coming.

ol' school · Jan 29, 2016

Your welcome!

Yeah, we got 3' here too with 4' to 5' drifts. If we didn't want to stay closer our five grandsons we would be moving to a warmer climate ourselves. The days are getting longer so hopefully Spring is on the way soon. You will be riding that new trike before I am back on mine.

2Paps · Feb 8, 2016

At last

Well, well, well the kit finally arrived today but I got no notice of it being shipped. Dropped the bike off at the installing shop and was told it would be 10 to 15 business days before I could pick it up. Yes, I'm bummed out but at least I'm next in line and I know the only holdup is manpower. On the sunny side, I can visit during the install process and take photos. Life is looking up!

ol' school · Feb 9, 2016

2Paps said:
Well, well, well the kit finally arrived today but I got no notice of it being shipped. Dropped the bike off at the installing shop and was told it would be 10 to 15 business days before I could pick it up. Yes, I'm bummed out but at least I'm next in line and I know the only holdup is manpower. On the sunny side, I can visit during the install process and take photos. Life is looking up!

Awesome! You will be on three here in a short time now.

10 -15 days! Wow! CSC's timetable for an install is usually 3 maybe 4 days. Your installer must have some manpower issues for sure. At least you are at the build phase now and can watch the progress!

trikerbiker634 · Feb 17, 2016

Whats the latest on your trike build?

2Paps · Feb 18, 2016

trikerbiker634 said:
Whats the latest on your trike build?

It's in limbo! The installing shop has had the kit and the bike for over a week but they haven't finished the trike ahead of mine yet. :AGGHH:

trikerbiker634 · Feb 18, 2016

Dang, I was itching to see pic's of the finished product...safe riding

2Paps · Feb 23, 2016

Finally!

trikerbiker634 said:
Dang, I was itching to see pic's of the finished product...safe riding

Patience Grasshopper . . .

This'll do for a start!

The trike body was not available for photos since it was getting Armor coated.

ol' school · Feb 24, 2016

Nice! Finally got things going!!! ThumbUp

trikerbiker634 · Feb 24, 2016

Keep us posted

epper:

2Paps · Feb 24, 2016

Day 2 of the install.

trikerbiker634 said:
Keep us posted epper:

Here is some of what my camera saw today. I will be captured by my bride tomorrow and am not sure I'll make it to the shop for an update. The word from the shop owner is the body is in the paint booth for priming and then painting etc. It is scheduled to be installed on Mon. Hopefully I'll ride it home on Mon.