Aftermarket exhaust noise level

utzguy · Post by **utzguy** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:45 pm

I have seen that Laser and Staintune both have exhaust systems for the K1200R and I think Remus has one.
Has anyone heard any of these in person? Laser has a recording on their site, but without any reference, e.g. a recording of a stock bike in the same conditions, it is worthless. I would kind of like to get a smaller/lighter exhaust, but I am afraid they will make the bike too loud.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:29 pm

I have a pic of an underseat pipe also...anyone interested?

DJ

CupOHemlock · Post by **CupOHemlock** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:55 pm

I think the bike sounds fabulous with the stock can on there. Just my .02 though.

COH (Rich)

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:49 am

I have a pic of an underseat pipe also...anyone interested?

Of course... if you can't post it, send it to [email protected]

BP

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:19 am

Thanks BP...I knew it wouldn't be long before someone did it...not a great pic but here it is...it's a new K1200S....nice paint job.

Now that looks ...ok....but check out the side view.....peeeeuww!...

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Looks like he has just lifted the rear of the seat 6" to fit the cans under it.

There's gotta be a law against that...either do it right...or don't do it at all...that's what I think.

DJ

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:00 am

not sure I like that too much...

He should just run sans can like us!!!

utzguy · Post by **utzguy** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:53 am

COH, I agree on the sound. It's great. I am interested in a aftermarket exhaust for weight/size reasons, but I don't want to sacrifice the sound quality or level. Which probably means I will stick with the stocker.

Post by **boxermania** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:32 pm

Actually if you look closely he lifted the back of the seat....sic....the cans appear to be right of a R1100S,. The paint doesn't do much for me either.....just my 2 cents.

rivi7777 · Post by **rivi7777** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:46 pm

That's just nasty all around. Talk about throwing your crotch into the tank!
Looks most comfortable, no?

Post by **Pat** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:19 am

Beggin' yer pardon,

but that thing resembles a Marmalade Tabby in heat.....

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 2:51 am

Maybe Jr. @ OCC got a hold of that baby???

brad black · Post by **brad black** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:00 am

the staintune is not as loud as i expected, it's the usual 4 cylinder noise without the real wail. they're fairly loud for a std bike anyway. not sure how they got it thru - maybe it's a deeper note thanmost 4s.

on the dynojet i use our ex demo made 136 all std and 141 with the staintune. it made less than std when running the staintune with the baffle in.

fnfalman · Post by **fnfalman** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:17 pm

I've heard both the Laser and the Remus on the K1200S. They are not loud at all. Louder than the stock ones but not by much. However, they have the nice "wom, wom" bass sound.

rivi7777 · Post by **rivi7777** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:24 pm

I'm trying to decide which slip-on system to buy. I like the sound of the stock exhaust but that sucker is a cannon! Almost in the Yami Warrior category. What I don't like is the heat coming off it with the Cat located inside the can. I can foresee some burns and melted gear coming...

What I'm looking for is a titanium slip-on with NO mfgrs emblem pop riveted on. I want to be able to remove it for cleaner appearances. Thus far the only one I've been able to find is the Laser DuoTech with an emblem held on with adhesive that is removable. Laser's other system - the HotCam - is riveted, as is Remus, and virtually all others. Suggestions?

I also want to lose the stock passenger pegs and muffler mounts which I think are an eyesore. Anyone know where to get a nice clean muffler hanger/mount?

wierd bob · Post by **wierd bob** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:31 pm

I have heard both the Lazer duoTone and the HOTCAM. The HOTCAM really wails (well it is what they run on the powercup - and you get some nice blue flame on over-run) but is a little harsh and loud for the road.
Now the DUOTONE is a must. At idle it is a bit louder than stock but as you wind the bike out the you get a nice deep thrumm before it really starts to wail at high RPM. It never gets too much but everyone else will hear you coming - including the cops!
I think the stock pipe is far too quiet and it also weighs alot more than the Lazer since it has that Catalytic converter in it.
i have a titanium Remus (running with no baffle) with the Y piece on my rockster and it is louder than the Lazer on the K1200R (though the K1200R on full song will have a highr note)

Hope this helps

Bob

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