angst Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Has anyone seen or made a system for the 6th gen that eliminates the under-seat system altogether and just has a shortie can coming right out of the cat, similar to how the R6 looks? I know it defeats the purpose of the undertail design that really shows off the SSS, but the stock cans are really rather bulky, and all of the aftermarket cans aren't that much smaller. I think a stubby side can that mounts right to the cat and sticks out just behind the rearset might look nice... though with as low as the pegs are, I don't know if there's even room for this concept... Thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 Go for it. It's your bike and you have the right to be different. Take pics and post up when finished. :biggrin: You can always get a custom pipe run done from the cat to make the clearance you want. It just depends on how much time and money you want to invest. Find a muffler shop with mandrel bending capabilities and see what they would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 Two things: you'll have two huge gaping holes now and you'll have to remove the exhaust to remove the wheel (just like the stock 3/4/5gens). How about finding a used aftermarket 6gen set and cut the cans down to your liking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Alien VFR Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm sure you could rig up a shorty can to come out of the cat, where the stock mid pipe goes. Any exhaust shop can bend a small piece of pipe to suit your needs. But I think the 6th gen tail would look funny with no exhaust, so that's something you'll have to look into. You could do what I did. I saved a considerable amount of weight off the stock exhaust, but it is quite loud. I'm considering putting two shorty cans where my current exhaust tips are. I also have a set of 2008 R1 underseat cans that I may adapt to fit. Not sure which route I'll go yet. Good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Peto Posted April 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2009 Sure did, just a few days ago actually. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=50097 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR800R Posted April 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2009 Here is my version. I did as was discussed above; ordered a titanium exhaust for another bike (TiForce GSX-R600/750 K6/K7) and had an exhaust shop bend up a mid-pipe out of stainless. DSC00278.JPG DSC00279.JPG I intend to have it shortened to tighten the whole operation up. Here are a few other muffler options I have thought about: Laser's Xtreme GP (Yamaha R6) M4 GP (Yamaha R6) Akrapovic Megaphone (R6) Yes, it does leave a gaping hole under the tail. It is my intention to build a new tail, adding the equivalent of a large "undertail" to smooth the bottom and slim the whole thing. However, I live in an apartment and don't have the facilities to create molds and fiberglass right now. And I'm lazy. Lacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I've been meaning to talk to my friend Nils over at Jama about how I could fashion these to come off the cat and end up behind the right boot... Can you say: Moto GP???? Ya gotta admit, not having the pipes up top would really make the back end look like it was a mile away from the SSA! :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ranger77 Posted April 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hahaha. 5th gens wanting undertail exhaust and 6th gens wanting side mount exhaust. :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer chonsey Posted April 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hahaha. 5th gens wanting undertail exhaust and 6th gens wanting side mount exhaust. :wheel: :goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer chonsey Posted April 2, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2009 DSC00278.JPG That looks pretty hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 DSC00278.JPG That looks pretty hot! I can appreciate the retro look of the single side can or even the GP look of the Lazers, but without the extra work required to change the look of the now amputated lines of the tail and worse the covering up of an 8 spoke, I cry foul! Hopefully my 8 spoke will arrive soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angst Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Wow, thanks for all the replies! These are some great ideas. VFR800R, your bike looks great with that TiForce can... shortening the pipe ought to make it look even better. I like the M4 and Xtreme cans, but how loud are they? And how do you chose the right one for the VFR, just by equivalent engine size (GSXR750, Z750)? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyEveridge Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I personally do not like the rear that high in the air and before I can install a more horizontal seat I need to move the exhaust out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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