bighawk Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Guys, Looking between the delkevic and the Ixil for a 2014. I've heard many on the delkevic but only some on the ixil like this which doesnt record it riding and it's in a garage. I'm looking to see if someone has a good video of how it truly sounds so i can make a decision between the two. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 9, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2017 I don't really see the point in someone posting exhaust sounds whilst standing there blipping the throttle. I want to hear them for at least 10 seconds sitting at 8k or so revs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 9, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2017 IXIL have the reputation of being loud, but that is personal.... Problem with any (smartphone) video is that the sound it records and your PC speakers play back will most likely not sound like "the real McCoy.." Case in point.... met1.mp4 When I take the RC to the dyno, I will record some more at full whack... Like this vvvrrroooaaappp.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Agreed. Looking for people to open it up with a GoPro attached. Anyone have anything close to that? Or even good pics of the Ixil? I love the way it looks in comparison to the Delk, but the delk does sound fantastic. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NodakVFR Posted February 9, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2017 This is probably the best pic I have of my VFR with the Ixil. I shot that video, with my cell phone.... and yes it really doesn't do justice to the exhaust note when you're riding the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted February 9, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hi Bighawk. I've had the IXIL on my bike since Oct 2015 and travelled a good 15,000k's have been very happy with them, had lots of favourable comments regards the looks as well as the sound. Have experimented with baffles but I like it with no baffles. It doesn't appear to be excessively loud and sounds its best during acceleration load. In my opinion the 6th gen as opposed to the 8th gen will always be able to deliver a deeper richer note due to the longer pipe length, and this is probably why I found the previous Arrow Pro Racing exhaust I had produced a slightly deeper note due to its extra length. Hope this helps, sorry don't have a GoPro. Cheers. Grum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Great pic and info guys. Any additional info and pics from different angles? Any comparison to the Delkevic? Looks excellent... if anyone can video it I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm looking for something loud as I'm in LA and need to be heard. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted February 10, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2017 Fine looking ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted February 10, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, bighawk said: Great pic and info guys. Any additional info and pics from different angles? Any comparison to the Delkevic? Looks excellent... if anyone can video it I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm looking for something loud as I'm in LA and need to be heard. Thanks. Reckon the IXIL would be "loud" enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 49 minutes ago, Grum said: Reckon the IXIL would be "loud" enough! Cool. May as well ask, is direct the only way to buy? I'd love to get one at a discount, know any websites etc? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted February 10, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, bighawk said: Cool. May as well ask, is direct the only way to buy? I'd love to get one at a discount, know any websites etc? Thx I purchased the IXIL through an Australian supplier in October 2015 the company is Screaming Demon Pty Ltd the cost back then $424.68 AUD delivered. Guess this could be a price guide for you. Cheers. Grum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for the info. I called ixil direct. They no longer make the black with the stainless steel tips. Huge deal breaker for me. I dislike the pewter /satin color on the ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted February 11, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 11, 2017 8 hours ago, bighawk said: Thanks for the info. I called ixil direct. They no longer make the black with the stainless steel tips. Huge deal breaker for me. I dislike the pewter /satin color on the ends. Hmm that's a shame, I see what you mean I'm not keen on the Aluminium Matt Anodised myself - buggar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparky Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 There's always high temp paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwat Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I don't suppose any one will know, but will a Crossrunner 800X exhaust fit the 800F? There is an Ixil exhaust for sale near me, and I think it looks awesome, but I don't want to get it if its going to be a pain to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted March 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted March 1, 2017 The endcan should as the akravovic ones share the same part numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwat Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Ah, I didnt think of that! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwat Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 So I picked up the endcan, but it doesnt quite fit onto the exhaust! I think if I can increase the diameter, it may work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 IIRC, when I had a muffler fitted to my Firebird, the shop had a machine that stretched the diameter of the pipe so that the exhaust pipe would match the inlet diameter of the muffler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted March 20, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted March 20, 2017 Probly need one of these.. maybe you could borrow one. Try an auto parts store. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HMCKF76?psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwat Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I did notice the Expander kit. I'm gonna take it to my local bike garage and see if they can sort it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparky Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The black IS available on ixilusa. I emailed and they said the gray was discontinued. Just received mine and installed it. I got some GoPro Session 4 video of each config, sitting outside. I'll get some riding video tomorrow, and make a full vid. I definitely prefer no baffles. Much better than the current youtube offerings have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparky Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Not full throttle, as mounting the gopro on the helmet generates too much wind noise to hear anything else. But here are a couple comparison sounds and some tooling through my neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted August 14, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2017 Nice vid Sparky - sounds great!! You may want to consider getting the external mic adaptor for your GoPro and running a cheap mic into the helmet - it will cut your wind noise way down but still allow much of the exhaust noise to come through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 14 hours ago, GatorGreg said: Nice vid Sparky - sounds great!! You may want to consider getting the external mic adaptor for your GoPro and running a cheap mic into the helmet - it will cut your wind noise way down but still allow much of the exhaust noise to come through. OP here. Ended up opting for the Ak pipe seen in the attached pic. Why? Honestly, the price was right from an old forum member I couldn't pass up. Excellent sound and quality construction as expected by Akrapovic. Downside is that it takes away from the lines of the bike IMO. I had full intention of cutting it nearly in half with a chop saw but got entirely too lazy . For its bulk however, it is surprisingly light - just a tad lighter if I have the energy to chop it up and re-rivet it. What mic are you using? I have a new 4k sony action cam but new to this world. Suggestions on cheap and effective mics are welcome. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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