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Title: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: bulletproofcycle on June 09, 2006, 12:53:06 PM
I just picked up this muffler a few days ago. It is the Carbon Fiber version with stainless steel endcaps.  :icon_mrgreen:

I decided to go with the RACE baffle, and the quiet insert as the best setup. The other baffle type available is the ZYCLONE version, which is very close to stock. I was told by Yoshimura that many people send them their cans to have the race baffle installed as the Zyclone baffle was too quiet. :dunno_white:

(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6190/muffler19uo.jpg)

Here is the pipe mounted. I painted the mid-pipe with High-heat manifold paint. 8)

(http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/2369/muffler21li.jpg)

As you can see, Yoshimura pipes are designed with subtle but unique features such as the engraved endcap and muffler strap. ;)

(http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/8939/muffler37qm.jpg)

Here is a rear shot. Notice that the can is OVAL.  :icon_razz:

(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9128/muffler42ez.jpg)

Here is the muffler just after I assembled the custom bent mid-pipe to the muffler. This setup weighs about 8 pounds less than stock!  :cheers:

After I finished I fired the beast up. It sound EXACTLY how a TWIN should, nice and DEEP! It sound more like a Ducati Monster. I find it is not extremelly loud, but it gets pretty loud when you go full throttle to 9000 rpm.  As for jetting, all I did was shim the needles and the bike runs perfectly.  For quality, fit and finish... no one can beat Yoshimura! :thumb:
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: hmmmnz on June 09, 2006, 01:08:59 PM
thats nice. very sexy. did you bend the pipe your self or did yoshimura have a link pipe?? or did you get some one else to do it?
i had a mission trying to get my link pipe done
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: bulletproofcycle on June 09, 2006, 01:36:30 PM
I brought the bike to a local muffler shop. He used a jig-saw to cut off the old pipe and custome bent the mid pipe out of 2 and 3/8 ths stainless with a 3 hole flange from a chevy on the end.
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: ILoveNakedTwins on June 09, 2006, 03:03:33 PM
Very nice!!!  I like the look of that....
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: dracflamloc on June 09, 2006, 03:30:54 PM
Thats slick, what'd you end up paying? I've been considering getting a new exhaust.
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: bulletproofcycle on June 09, 2006, 03:36:36 PM
I got the RS-3 from ebay for $50 bradn new and the mid-pipe was $60 including labor.
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: papiocho on June 09, 2006, 03:39:06 PM
What bike is that can made for???
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: Mandres on June 09, 2006, 03:58:55 PM
It looks awesome... except for the huge ugly badge they stick on the pipe.  I don't understand why Yosh does that.

-M
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: bulletproofcycle on June 09, 2006, 04:30:13 PM
The muffler was for a Hayabusa GSXR1300, it was the left over muffler for the RIGHT side of the bike
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: mrdomino on June 09, 2006, 08:41:27 PM
nice nice, can you post a shot of the whole bike i'd like to see the whole enchilada.
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: Ripper on June 10, 2006, 11:09:53 AM
Can you find out the part # for the "Chevy Flange" or at least where it belongs.  It would make things easier for future reference.
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: nick_villan on June 11, 2006, 05:00:50 AM
thats weird when i asked the a performance shop if they could make that pipe, they said it was imposible because they didnt have the dimenstions to put it on. well naibe i need to search more on slip ons. hey i thought u could only get 600cc slip ons on our gs?
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: Chris2P on June 11, 2006, 06:58:34 AM
That carbon Yoshi looks great on your bike!!!!!


Chris
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: mjmcondor on September 05, 2007, 02:26:06 PM
QuoteI got the RS-3 from ebay for $50 bradn new and the mid-pipe was $60 including labor.

Dang, you guys find all the deals. I can never find those kinda prices.

Looks great though  :thumb:
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: Jarrett on September 05, 2007, 03:36:52 PM
Quote from: mjmcondor on September 05, 2007, 02:26:06 PM
QuoteI got the RS-3 from ebay for $50 bradn new and the mid-pipe was $60 including labor.

Dang, you guys find all the deals. I can never find those kinda prices.

Looks great though  :thumb:

You're right, there were all kinds of good deals floating around OVER A YEAR AGO!!!!!
Title: Re: Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Bolt-on muffler Install with PICS!!
Post by: ben2go on September 05, 2007, 08:00:22 PM
Way to go.Resurect and old thread.