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Title: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 03, 2012, 06:25:29 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0612.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0615.jpg)
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: tialloydragon on March 03, 2012, 07:34:28 PM
I like it.  I hope it doesn't get rashed when you lean into a sharp right turn.

You could go even further and cut another foot off the pipe.  Ala Buell or Ninja 650R/ER-6N.

Is the muffler supported by anything, or just hanging there by the header bolts?
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 07:56:31 PM
Looks OK. :thumb:  Sort of old-skool or cruiser style.
You might add R&G muffler guards - at least one - 'cause it will get thrashed if the bike falls over.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: shonole on March 03, 2012, 09:15:24 PM
Quote from: tialloydragon on March 03, 2012, 07:34:28 PM
I like it.  I hope it doesn't get rashed when you lean into a sharp right turn.

You could go even further and cut another foot off the pipe.  Ala Buell or Ninja 650R/ER-6N.

Is the muffler supported by anything, or just hanging there by the header bolts?

That's exactly what I want to do.  In fact, I'm shopping for an R6R muffler now so I can do it.  Xune has inspired me!   :cheers:

And I think, maybe I've inspired him a bit too?    :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: knowles on March 04, 2012, 03:43:40 AM
I like it, i wish that there was one made for the GS that goes under the seat, I thought about making one like that but i just bought a Jardine RT-1 last year.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: seamax on March 04, 2012, 02:29:59 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

Just remember that if you move it foward the exhaust outlet would be right under your feet. This might not matter when you are riding but at stops it might get toasty.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 05, 2012, 10:07:48 AM
I hated it, so i changed it.

Now I love it.

just need a welder to rig up a proper mount.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 05, 2012, 10:24:37 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0616.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0617.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0618.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0619.jpg)
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: shonole on March 05, 2012, 11:47:07 AM
I love it!  Exactly what I wanted to do.  :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: bombsquad83 on March 05, 2012, 11:59:55 AM
That looks sweet...just don't let a 300 lbs man get on it and go through the twisties.  I don't think it should be a problem though considering how close to the center of the bike it is.  Only issue I imagine is heat on your right foot, but I think you'll be just fine.  Good job!
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: cbrfxr67 on March 05, 2012, 01:34:09 PM
I like it.  I can't stand stock exhaust location on the side,....
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: seamax on March 06, 2012, 08:42:02 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 05, 2012, 10:24:37 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/xunedeinx/IMG_0616.jpg)

This angle makes it look odd. The exhaust line doesn't flow with the tail and makes the swingarm look really short. To me it should either be either under the engine, buell style, longer straight back closer to being flush with the swingarm, cruiser style, or angled up to flow with the tail. But that position is also close to what a GP Exhaust would be and I think they are cool. I thinking of converting mine to duel GP's.

(http://www.xdcycle.com/discount-motorcycle-accessories/images/t_2051.jpg)

The other pics look good though.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: seamax on March 06, 2012, 08:54:05 AM
Found a couple pics of almost the same mufller you have mounted a different style.

(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2009-yamaha-yzf-r6-16.jpg)
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/med/2009-yamaha-yzf-r6.jpg)
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 06, 2012, 09:07:57 AM
Cant mount it that way, not enough clearance with the swingarm, dogbone mounts, and rearsets.

Trust me, I tried. It would stick out way too far.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: Flux Maven on March 06, 2012, 09:55:30 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

Are you going to throw up another vid with the chop? It sounded pretty good in the last vid you made. Also I like the position of it down low like that although its a shame you cant angle it up a bit like that r6, but its still cool.  :thumb: keep up the good work
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: seamax on March 06, 2012, 10:24:40 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 06, 2012, 09:07:57 AM
Cant mount it that way, not enough clearance with the swingarm, dogbone mounts, and rearsets.

Trust me, I tried. It would stick out way too far.

HMMM. It looks easy enough to me with a curve pipe extension welded on. But duel GP's would be LOUD.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: cbrfxr67 on March 06, 2012, 10:59:08 AM
Easy enough for you Seamax,...means almost complete utter defeat for mere mortals.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: ThunderC on March 09, 2012, 01:42:14 PM
Quote from: Flux Maven on March 06, 2012, 09:55:30 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 04, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
I think I'm going to chop it 6 inches and move ot forward more.

Btw, it sounds MEAN. Jus sayin!

Thanks for the kind words and advice, adidas. Even though u do the complete opposite of me with ur rigs, your always constructive. That means a lot to support aand still be opposite!

Are you going to throw up another vid with the chop? It sounded pretty good in the last vid you made. Also I like the position of it down low like that although its a shame you cant angle it up a bit like that r6, but its still cool.  :thumb: keep up the good work

Yeah, angle it up so whenever you have a girl ride on the back of it, she can be extra smelly!  :icon_idea:
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 09, 2012, 07:43:44 PM
Ill leave it where its at, I like it.

Ill post a vid in the morning. O0 :thumb:
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: 5thAve on March 22, 2012, 06:20:09 PM
Still waiting for a vid. Just sayin'.
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 22, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
AHHH, I forgot... Im sorry guys

Probably tomorrow I'll have one  :thumb:
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 07:31:50 PM
Looks pretty slick man nice job. Stock internals?

where did you buy your crash bars? ebay? i want some
Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: xunedeinx on March 23, 2012, 11:28:00 AM
Quote from: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 07:31:50 PM
Looks pretty slick man nice job. Stock internals?

where did you buy your crash bars? ebay? i want some

Adidasguy!

Title: Re: New muffler location, Love it or hate it?
Post by: Slack on March 24, 2012, 09:13:19 AM
Quote from: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 07:31:50 PM
where did you buy your crash bars? ebay? i want some

http://www.revsperformance.com/renntec/engine_bars.htm (http://www.revsperformance.com/renntec/engine_bars.htm)