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Thinking of changing my exhaust on my 2007
Want a deeper sound, but not too loud
Any suggestions?

I have a Ztechnik Slip on. I run with the baffle out and it sounds like a motorcycle without being obnoxious IMHO


I doubt if it does anything for performance or gas mileage, but I couldn't stand the sewing machine sound.
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MJB wrote:Any suggestions?

Yes.

I'm happy with my Leo Vince. There are lots of choices out there. Not too loud at all.
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mogu83 wrote:I have a Ztechnik Slip on. I run with the baffle out and it sounds like a motorcycle without being obnoxious IMHO

I don't see a muffler on their website for the R12R. Where did you get yours?

i liked the Zard exhaust that i installed on my R12R....just a bit louder and a bit deeper/throaty. the weight saving was the biggest benefit. not having a removable baffle was the negative.

see ya,

Thanks for the tips
Here i believe is the link for the Ztechnik Slip On Exhaust
On sale for $399.00

http://www.ztechnik.com/ztechNews/RedTag_Sale.html

So many to choose from mate, me, i fitted a Staintune & she sounds great.

I've got a barely used Remus for sale that sounds very good. Can provide pics and details if you email me at [email protected].

MJB wrote:Thanks for the tips
Here i believe is the link for the Ztechnik Slip On Exhaust
On sale for $399.00

http://www.ztechnik.com/ztechNews/RedTag_Sale.html

Or get a new unblemished one on closeout from me here: http://www.beemerboneyard.com/ztnckr1200rtso.html

THIS POST WAS A MISTAKE - THE SLIP-ON DOES NOT FIT THE R1200R. ONLY THE Z-TECHNIK FULL SYSTEM FITS THE R1200R AND WE ARE SOLD OUT OF THOSE

Mike

I'm with dav. My staintune is completely hassle free, and looks damn good!


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Mike Figielski wrote:Or get a new unblemished one on closeout from me here: http://www.beemerboneyard.com/ztnckr1200rtso.html
Mike

Too good to pass up. I ordered me one of those. Bike needs a little bark.

ContraMoto wrote:

Mike Figielski wrote:Or get a new unblemished one on closeout from me here: http://www.beemerboneyard.com/ztnckr1200rtso.html
Mike

Too good to pass up. I ordered me one of those. Bike needs a little bark.

Cool, thanks, I think you'll like it. If it is too loud for your tastes with the DB killer out (I doubt it will be) you can modify the DB killer by cutting an inch or two off the end and tailor the sound to your liking.
Mike

Mike Figielski wrote:
Or get a new unblemished one on closeout from me here: http://www.beemerboneyard.com/ztnckr1200rtso.html
Mike

Erm ... not to be more of a jerk than I usually am ...

... but the applications listed on that link are for the R1200RT and ST, not the R...?

Good roads,

- Lewellen

Same can ??. Have one on mine. A lot of stuff is the same as the RT (surprise,surprise)

Thanks for all your imput

Another question: If one installs an after market exhaust like the Ztechnik or Staintune, will I have to adjust the engine. Different back pressure with the new exhaust. I don't think I would have too, but thought I would ask the question

One -- no adjustment needed. The computer uses O2 and other sensors to adapt in real time.

Two -- there's nothing to adjust anyway. Nobody has really hacked these chips; at most, there are devices to trick the computer by altering sensor input.

One thing that I highly recommend is a Boosterplug. It slightly enriches the mixture by telling the computer that the air temp is colder than it really is. Makes the motor run much smoother and softer, particularly at low throttle and on deceleration. It installs in about 15 minutes and is idiot-proof.

I've been told that a reset of the computer is good to do when installing a new muffler. unhook power. re-hook power. turn bike on, but don't start. roll throttle all the way on and off two times, not too fast. start up and go.

MrPMS wrote:I've got a barely used Remus for sale that sounds very good. Can provide pics and details if you email me at [email protected].

Buy this one!

Got my Ztechnik exhaust today. Fitting was a little tricky since the OD of the exhaust connector is the same as the OD of the header. The little slots are too short to expand the exhaust connector enough. I had to saw longer slots and pry the thing open. Some slippery anti-seize helped wrestle it on. Clamped up everything and started the bike. Leakage was still too much for my taste at the junction. I took it apart, added one layer of header wrap and re-tightened. It's snug and sealed, but I don't like having that fiberglass wrap on there. Will fix that up later...

Sound is rather near to stock, so I pulled the dB killer. Very nice! A rumble without that harsh and nasty straight-pipe sound. Smooths out at driving speeds.

Off for a longer trip tomorrow.

Kieran R1200R wrote:

MrPMS wrote:I've got a barely used Remus for sale that sounds very good. Can provide pics and details if you email me at [email protected].

Buy this one!

Done. Happily awaiting delivery.