After Market Exhaust

Neous · 12-01-2006

one of the first mod recommended mod is after market exhaust what's wrong with the OEM

rabbit · 12-01-2006

CAN YA HEAR ME NOW!!

Bill Austin · 12-01-2006

1400pilot · 12-01-2006

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Originally Posted by rabbit

CAN YA HEAR ME NOW!!

there ya go!!!!!!!!!!!!.............nothing beats the deep rumble of aftermarket pipes

*Lobocop* · 12-01-2006

The OEM exhaust makes your bike sound like a Singer Sewing Machine and if a Mazda can go mmmm then a Vulcan can go WHOOPA WHOOPA VAROOM VAROOM

As a side note that aftermarket exhaust will give your bike a major performance boost, mostly in midrange torque.

G · 12-01-2006

by leaving the OEM standard exhuast on , is liking it to gagging a top level running champion . the bike is strangled & choking , free the sound & unleashes more ponies by fitting a after market exhuast . ..

Tattoomarc · 12-01-2006

some just like a louder sound....... I am one of those

Mean06 · 12-01-2006

Sounds great when she can inhale and exhale

*pitchinguy* · 12-01-2006

Loud bike = hot chics!

http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp...p=ZNxdm801YYUS

Bwadife · 12-02-2006

The first week i got the bike, i got push over 3 times by cars that did not see me and did not hear me

. Once on busy boulevard, once on highway, once in trafic.

Now with my V&H Long Shots,

if they do not see me they hear me and stay in their lane or look before changing lane.

Destro · 12-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Bwadife

The first week i got the bike, i got push over 3 times by cars that did not see me and did not hear me

. Once on busy boulevard, once on highway, once in trafic.

Now with my V&H Long Shots,

if they do not see me they hear me and stay in their lane or look before changing lane.

I see nothing wrong with hauling in the clutch and rapping the throttle to announce my presence!

Neous · 12-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Bill Austin

Huh?

How do you like your Stock pipes?

LordGT · 12-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Neous

one of the first mod recommended mod is after market exhaust what's wrong with the OEM

Everyone is telling you why they like louder pipes and that's ok. I also like louder pipes.

I'll just answer your question though.

There is nothing wrong with OEM pipes. If you like them, keep them.
One advantage to them is you may get better gas mileage over aftermarket pipes.

Other than that, it's looks and sound.

Your call, your choice. Your Bike. The important thing is RIDE and have FUN and be SAFE.

anrfknm · 12-02-2006

better breathing, less restriction, thus more power. plus you get a cool sound.

Desoto · 12-02-2006

Better breathing only if you install a free flowing air intake/filter and a computer to change the fuel injection mapping. In other words, more $$$. Now, is it worth it? It's up to you to decide. It gets expensive for only 10hp.

Better sound? Yes, but up to a certain point. I like it when it's lound but not too much. I wouldn't ride with strait pipes or debaffled mufflers.

This quote commes from another discussion on this forum. While loud pipes owners can use them in a reasonable way, others don't.

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Bikers who ride around on big noisy machines enjoy the attention they get, particularly from annoyed passersby. They see themselves as free-spirited rebels following their own rules. They are not outlaws, they are overbearing.

jjflash · 12-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Destro

I see nothing wrong with hauling in the clutch and rapping the throttle to announce my presence!

The other day, right before the weather turned serious nasty, I was riding down our Main Street. There was a car forward and to my right getting ready to leave a parking lot. Typically, the driver was looking where she was going to go, having already given a glance to oncoming traffic. She was going to pull out right in front of me. Very obviously, she hadn't noticed me what with the parallel parked cars and trucks somewhat blocking her view. Her wheels were already starting to rotate.

The V&H Powershots snapped her head right around, and her car did that little nosedive from its brakes being slammed. I don't think a horn short of a semi's airhorn would have had the same effect.

sheulett · 12-02-2006

What's the best option if you want the performance benefit, but quiet pipes?

sheulett · 12-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwadife

The first week i got the bike, i got push over 3 times by cars that did not see me and did not hear me

. Once on busy boulevard, once on highway, once in trafic.

Now with my V&H Long Shots,

if they do not see me they hear me and stay in their lane or look before changing lane.

I installed a Stebel air horn. It's never failed to get a driver's attention.

Cheers!
Steve

jjflash · 12-02-2006

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Originally Posted by sheulett

What's the best option if you want the performance benefit, but quiet pipes?

From what I understand, it would be to modify the intake, map the fuel, and retain the stock pipes.

I'm betting very few do an aftermarket exhaust primarily for a performance gain. Even back in the day when everyone was putting 4 into 1 headers on their KZ's, I think the sound and look was a big factor.

AZ rider · 12-02-2006

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Originally Posted by sheulett

What's the best option if you want the performance benefit, but quiet pipes?

V&H quite baffles

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Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,065	The OEM exhaust makes your bike sound like a Singer Sewing Machine and if a Mazda can go mmmm then a Vulcan can go WHOOPA WHOOPA VAROOM VAROOM As a side note that aftermarket exhaust will give your bike a major performance boost, mostly in midrange torque. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009* Last edited by Lobocop : 12-01-2006 at 07:39 PM.

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Tattoomarc T,J&R 4ever Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,359	some just like a louder sound....... I am one of those __________________ *It does not matter the name on the bike... Its the wind in your face that is important!!!!*

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Mean06 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 87	Sounds great when she can inhale and exhale

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anrfknm humble pie consumer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california mountains Posts: 3,538	better breathing, less restriction, thus more power. plus you get a cool sound. __________________ vroc #13815 - rolling blunder #182 AMA member http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/anrfknm

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