Fireman-hott Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Yeah guys I picked up Rocket Pipes. I'll be getting all the equipment and dropping off the money Thursday. I opened this thread more to ask for some insight into what you guys are looking for that I may expand on. I already have clamps setup thanks duner . Next Holyman may be hooking me up with some springs so you dont have to pull a groin muscle stretching the stockers. Thanks Holyman Third I'm debating offering porting to match the pipes. Thinking something along the lines of send in your cylinders for $850 we' will port/hone them than send them back with a set of chromed rockets. Straightup for $350, $50 off if you already bought Rockets & more than likely $50 off as a BHQ discount. Any other ideas I'm open to. Something about them you didn't like? Something you'd like to see added or offered? Throwup some ideas. Thanks guys. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Steeda Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 (edited) So your saying you are the new owner of the company, Rocket Pipes? Is Minkia still with them? Edited March 5, 2005 by 89Steeda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICK BOY Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Congrats and best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stclark816 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Yeah, cool.. I wish I could get my Rocket Pipes quick like. I need them in 2 weeks... Dunno if that is gonna happen or not.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Good luck with it Fireman-hott...what kind of chrome process do you use? Do you know what kind of db rockets put out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 some of us have shortened the silencers ,they are 3inches too long ! this would be nice and the mounting holes in the cans dont line up the best on the far back bolts into the grab bar(atleast mine anyways) youve got porting experiance with rocket pipes or plan onsubbing it out??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 My advice would be to totally get rid of the mid pipe clamp concept. That right there would save people about 30 to 50 dollars and countless headaches. I also would like to see some more stainless lines of pipes. This may also be a good idea and I definitely wouldn't hesitate to spend the extra cash for it. Dunno if they have rivets holding the muffler cap on but replace it with round low profile allen heads. It's the little things like this that make all the difference in the world, at least to me anyway. It's just part of offering a quality product. Good luck with the product and I hope it does as well for you as you do for it. I've always felt the 2 stroke pipe market has really lacked in quality pipes and maybe soon Rocket pipes can offer the best performance and built pipe in the banshee market and maybe other quads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01bansheeke Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 BETTER WELDS..i don't know too many people that don't think the welds on those silencers suck donkey balls. STAINLESS bolts instead of the cheap allen-head bolts that rust as soon as you wash them...not using rivets would be cool too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman-hott Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Yeah I was talking with my father actually after looking them over with him earlier. He suggested the allen heads instead of rivets also. Mid pipe clamp. How would you like that changed. Something along the lines of a direct bolt on to the frame without hangers? Or are you actually talking about where it connects the pipe to the stinger? Once the whole cost is laid out I may offer clamps for free, or maybe charge $10 and eat the extra $15. Or something like $25 for the clamps and free shipping or free clamps you cover shipping costs? I have a couple guys that have been welding for 20+years that are gonna be helping with the welding. One is my fathers neighbor and this guy is meticulous as hell about his welding so hopefully we will have that addressed in the near future. Banshee~ I believe they put out in the 94-96db range, low enough to get into Silver Lake and most other sound controlled areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsallday Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 best of luck. love my rockets. maybe youll do my porting when its time. my chrome flaked of just along the weld seem on the expansion chanber but besides that im a happy camper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Or are you actually talking about where it connects the pipe to the stinger? Yes, what Trinity did with my pipes was expand the distal neck out a few mm's where it slides over the proximal midpipe tube. They have 2 grooves on the inside with double orings. It slides right on. No hassle, no fuss and a perfect seal. Just really a killer concept. Expansion chamber are also double o-ring sealed as well where it connects to the exhaust port. Though that was a good idea too rather than the typical single o-ring. One will do but you have a back-up if one fails or doesn't seal well. The end caps are cnc billet as well as the rear hangers, just flat out trick units. Bit pricey for some but I didn't care. Fireman, the hard part is done for you (performance) now take that pipe and perfect the quality. So many more company's need to do the same and I think this would be a way to set yourself apart from the rest. Rule both quality and performance, what more could a person ask for ya know. I think you can do it no problem, especially with the resources and knowledge you can access from this forum. Not too many people realize what kind of info can be gained from a site like this. A stainless unit with the quality fitment I've talked about and you could ship my set yesterday. You may take some of these idea's look at possible cost and do some polling on what people want and what they are willing to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nightmare Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Good luck! I hope you do well with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 you gonna make a ton of money. bunch of dudes in my area talkin about them like crazy. i dont know if i wanna give out any info tho, dont want them beatin me...im sure as shit happy with mine. outpulled some weak ass cpi's thats for sure. and they look better too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 dont want them beatin me Yep some things are better kept a secret among friends. I always tell my friends my secret is the flywheel weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Yep some things are better kept a secret among friends. I always tell my friends my secret is the flywheel weights. 333750[/snapback] i think im gonna start tellin ppl that stock ports are the best ports.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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