What's that smell?

[brez24]

Hi All, I have a 95 Katana 600 and am a fairly new rider. If I sit on it while it's running for even 30seconds I reak of exhaust fumes. I can't ride it to work or to go out because I offend everyone within 20ft. If I upgrade to a new exhaust will it solve the problem? My current exhaust is stock but has been modified. It's louder than most Harleys which I'm not thrilled about either. I've included a picture in case it helps.

[arsenic]

You have two options for after market exhaust. V&H super sport, or SS2R, both of those are 4 into 1.

[brez24]

Will that solve my problem or is that something I just have to deal with because it is an older bike?

[steves]

You could also put the stock system from a 98+ on, but that would be a 4 into 1 system...

[87vert]

Will that solve my problem or is that something I just have to deal with because it is an older bike?

probably, someone probably gutted the stock cans thus you loseing all backpressure.

The bike could also be running rich.

[arsenic]

If you put the stock 98+ exhaust on, that takes a lot of work, you need the 98+ oil pan, 98+ oil pick up, 98+ OEM header. I(t can certainly be done.

[brez24]

On Ebay now someone is selling the complete V&H for a pre-98 750. Will that work w/ the 600?

[arsenic]

yeah, that will fine, but the 750 flows more air then the 600, you'll have to jet accordingly.

[steves]

If you put the stock 98+ exhaust on, that takes a lot of work, you need the 98+ oil pan, 98+ oil pick up, 98+ OEM header. I(t can certainly be done.

No, not really... all he has to do is dent the collector. It's the 98+ motor that requires all the swapping.

[brez24]

Sounds like if I go w/ the 750 V&H I won't have to make any modifications other than the Jet kit. Is there a specific Jet that is geared towards a 750 exhaust on a 600 or will any do? Also, will it have any great impact on how my bike performs? Everone's input has really helped. Thanks!

[arsenic]

yes if you put in a jet kit and full exhaust, it will certainlt perform better. And Steves is right to put on a 98+ ehxaust all you have to do is dent the collector, but I though you ment doing it the RIGHT way which would require more work.