Hello, Just purchased a new 07 VFR. Traded in my 2004 Speed Triple, I loved the Triumph but hated the cost of replacement parts. I have almost 700 miles on the new bike. It doesn’t compare to the Triple in power or handling but still has plenty to keep me smiling inside the helmet. Not proud of this but I will share it anyway. I unloaded the new bike, put on the helmet and headed to the local school parking lot to scrub the tires. I didn’t make it a mile down the road before I dropped it. I was turning left after stopping at a stop sign and the bike slide out from under me (less than a mile). Over $1000.00 to replace the parts that got scratched up. After I finished my rant I picked it up and continued to the school lot and scrubbed the tires. Thankfully I had not installed the hard bags or it would have been another $400.00. I hope to put a slip on exhaust and figured this would be the place to ask? Looking for something load and throaty but not obnoxious.
Congrats on your new purchase and welcome aboard!! Asking us which exhaust is the best is like asking a group of girls which shampoo and conditioner is the best :biggrin: I personally love the sound of Staintunes the best! A fully gutted stock exhaust is also something that is cost effective and sounds really nice if you don't feel like dropping $800+ on an aftermarket system!! The VFR is a great all around bike and once you get used to it you can easily hang with sportbikes in the twisties. You won't miss your old bike at all especially when you are still able to walk after an all day ride. Being able to add hard bags and a top case is also a big plus if you like to tour! Regards, Rollin
stay away from laser. Right, Toe? I've got Scorpions on mine, and they are pretty mute. Starting to sound better with more miles, but at first I thought I still had the factory cans on. Either way, put them on the same time you put on the bags. That way you don't have to tear it apart twice.
I'm planning on doing a full gut of my exhaust today...if I like it I will have a 2 brothers in the for sale section
Congrats on your new VFR and welcome to the forum! Sorry to hear about the drop and damage, but glad it wasn't worse. Look on the bright side tho - you got that 1st drop out of the way fast. You should be good for a year or two now! :wink: I'd love to own a Speed Triple but IMO it's not versatile enough for me to have as my only bike (as my VFR is).
