New & Old Exhaust

Three buddies, 4 hours, and ONLY 12 cans of beer?!? What were your buddies doing... Actually working on the bike?:cheersaf:

 

OK, so I'm just A LITTLE jealous. If I had the cash I would probably get some pipes just to get rid of all that weight. Ouch on that SoCal comment;(--------- cant beat the roads out here IMO

 

Never ridden there, but I would imagine there would be more twisties between the coast and the mountains. Around here the only good rides follow the Mississsippi, which are nice, but I'm still a few miles from there. Other than that, the Black Hills are the nearest hot spots. Didn't mean anything by the comment it's just my opinion.

 

Very cool. Hey, every one has an opinion Right?- Stay safe

 

Agreed. Keep it rubber side down!

 

I never put the stock system on a scale.

But if I read what Tink posted correctly (which is NOT a guarantee), then -

(UPS said that the shipping weight of the system was 13lbs, so take off 1lb for the box and packing crap)

- that means I shaved off 13lbs! I'm OK with that.

 

GUJ, your considering in that "savings" the weight of the box, wrappings, heat paste, etc etc. I weighted the TBR box as it came (5.7 kg) and then the stock exhaust in the inside TBR box with the rest that came in it (so same container weight) --> 11 kilos. So the difference comes to 5.3 kilos (11.7 lbs). I quote 6 kilos because I removed the side panniers' brackets as well.

Who said they were working?? They were just hanging out :cheersaf:

Cheers!

 

I would bet UPS rounded up to 13lbs. Subtract the 1lb (guess-timate) on shipping stuff leaves the TBR system at 12lbs. I never weighed either system, so I can't split hairs over 11.7lbs and 12lbs.

25-12=13lbs savings

We are in agreement!

 

Just got back from UPS, they said the stock system (cat-back) weighed 22lbs.

I was getting it quoted for a possible new home in GA. Now I'm wondering if the scale at UPS was accurate.

Duc- Taken it out a hand full of times (just around town), and rode it to work once (been too rainy/ cold the past 10 days).

I've got the VTR fan swap and exhaust wrap still to install. Still to order are the BMC filter, PCV, and AutoTune.

Going to be a good summer!

 

I have the M-2 V.A.L.E. system on my 2009. It has exceeded my every expectation, in terms of quality of manufacture and the sound it produces.

[video=youtube;BMKjILgouU8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMKjILgouU8[/video]

 

That VTR fan swap, is it really a big improvment ? and were do you get it CL ?

 

From all the testimonials I've read they say it is a big improvement for every scenerio, except stop and go traffic.

Ebay- came as the whole radiator fan assembly (fan blade, motor, housing, and connections) $65 shipped to my door.

 

WOW, I think I just may try to find one. So the VTR plug (connections ) are exactley the same as the VFR ?

 

I slightly hate you. I woke up yesterday and I saw a bright sunny day outside. Jumped up, threw on my jeans and jacket, grabbed my helmet and gloves, ran outside and jumped on the bike pulled out onto the street and realized... Holy fuck its cold!!! I hadn't checked the temp yet. So I pulled out my phone, 35*. I could only stand it for about 25 minutes because all I have is summer gear.

I want to move to Cali so bad...

 

Well, the only times I can't ride are when it's too hot or when it's raining, both of which happen here in summer. Winter here is accompanied by mild weather and clear skies.

 

No idea. The fan blade is the only thing that needs to be swapped. I just wasn't able to find the fan blade only.

 

Sorry Chopper --- hey look into a Tourmaster Intake 2 . Perfect for when its chilly ( only had it in 42 degrees ) and awesome in the summer with the liners removed. Sorry about the weather in Ohio, its going to be 80 Monday here (rub rub). Thats just the tip of the ice berg here come summer