Exhaust Opinions

NYSpeed Automotive
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I’m toying with the idea of throwing a pipe onto my 1000RR and I’d like to hear your opinions and experiences. Here’s a few discussion points:

  • Slip-on vs. Full. Is the extra price justified for a full system? I’m guessing not for my needs. The couple extra HP would be moot on the street. My main riding is not on the track; I enjoy twisties and spirited crusing and rarely ever wring the bike’s neck - I doubt it has ever seen redline in any gear.
  • Power Commander. Will I needa PC3 for a slip-on? How about a full system? At this point would it be best to drop in a better-flowing air filter as well?
  • Noise Level. I love the throaty gargle of a liter bike with an aftermarket exhaust, however I don’t want it to be TOO obnoxious or whiney. This may be unavoidable; but maybe just getting a slip-on will provide a more moderate dB increase, or maybe it varies brand to brand.
  • Noise Quality. Simple. Which brands/styles sound the best?
  • Product quality. Which brands do you guys have experience with/recommend? Best bang for the buck?
    Thanks for any insight guys. I might get a better (quantity) response on a sport bike forum, but I know there’s a bunch of knowledgable/experienced riders here as well.
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I would only do a slip on.
Do you need a power commander for the slip on? no. Do you put and exhaust on and leave the intake stock on your car?
I would put a filter and slip on first. You will notice more throttle response than anything .
Personally, I like the sound of akrapovic. The only way to tell what you like to is to listen to some.

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I had a Gsxr600 with a two brothers slip on…luckily 07’s still had the removable cat. so that made it much better. It was a deep rumble but very loud. people would definitely know you were coming, and hear just about every crack on the throttle that was done. I would definitely suggest getting the pc3. that will even out all the fuel and what not according to the pipe. have fun and be safe on the 1k!

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finally some action in the bike section, after i sold my bike this sub-forum fucking died

mod that shit up im excited to see pics!!!

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Go akra or go home. It sounded so fucking awesome on my 10r.

[video]http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v186/ieatpaint315/Bike/?action=view&current=032.mp4[/video]

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My friend has a Yoshi slip-on on his cbr1000rr, it sounds good, super loud, but personally it hangs too far off the back for my liking. another person I know has the Akra on his 600rr and it looks much better, for a slip on though it doesn’t sound insanely loud, but does sound good.

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I’m going to guess that the next few years are going to get tougher on loud sport bikes.

Make sure you are up for the hassles

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slip ons. 2 brothers or akra. there are very nice. i would buy a k&n or bmc filter. no pwer comander needed but does help it

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yea my speed triple just has 2 slip ons…

:tup:

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slip on and a filter, i have a bmc race filter and a leo vince slip on my 600rr, i like it. i would go akrapovic if i had to do it again.

id say power commander only if getting a full system and getting it tuned on a dyno.

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^ +1

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what year ??

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  1. From what I’m reading, it doesn’t seem that these play nicely with filter/slip-on without a PC3… hmm.
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Every bike is going to be different. All I can say is ride it and read your plugs. I did this with my SMR when it was stock and it made a hell off a difference. Playing with the carb and making sure that the plug was burning that perfect paper bag brown.

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Do they offer a PCV for the bike? Really a far better option then getting a pc3 with mail order tune.

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i think pcv is like 09 n newer. might b 08 and up tho

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Could be the case but it may still work. I picked up a pcv for my wheeler which is an 08 even though they list it for 09+ and it still works for it though.