Graves Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Finally got my exhaust in and installed. It's even better than I had hoped for. Stock Set up we are all familiar with.. . . . Loose fit up photos Final assembly photos This last photo is with the silencer spuds removed. My only question is what are these two round things for? My only thought is that they would go in the base of each can and act as silencers and restrictors in order to keep the stock fuel map happy. I only have two minor complaints. one is for how visible they made some of the attachment springs and two is that there was a general lack of mounting instructions. Not to mention the incredibly small diagram they send with it. But the sound with the silencers removed , , , , , , , :mellow: , , , , There is just the nice DEEP rumble and when you are getting under way it sounds so nice. I really think these are better than Staintunes. No sharp or tinny noises at all. Just that growl that reminds you of a nicely tuned V8 rumbling by. I'll try and get a video posted later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ripper Posted July 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2010 Looks good, audio clip is needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Looks good, audio clip is needed! +10!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Kewlness! Thay look pretty nice, exposed springthings or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 very nice. Can't wait to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddulu Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 nice looking cans! :cheerleader: but you really ought to do something with that mudflap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JBAXX Posted July 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2010 Like the endcaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jasonsmith Posted July 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2010 They look great, where did ya get em from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Congrats! :comp13: Those are both functional cans, right? Not one real and one dummy can? :cheerleader: I want to upgrade to a CF exhaust system but want a systen where both cans are functional. Regardless, they look great -especially on your silver VFR. Looks like the caps and other hardware matches the passenger footpegs nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graves Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 nice looking cans! :cheerleader: but you really ought to do something with that mudflap! That is next on the list of mods. At least when I can get back to it. Remodeling a house is time consuming :dry: They look great, where did ya get em from? I got them from the Italian Motostyles promo in the Bargain Finder Area "HERE" except I got in on it when the price was 20% off. Congrats! :laugh: Those are both functional cans, right? Not one real and one dummy can? :comp13: I want to upgrade to a CF exhaust system but want a systen where both cans are functional. Regardless, they look great -especially on your silver VFR. Looks like the caps and other hardware matches the passenger footpegs nicely. Yup both cans are functional. I think over all It weighs about 6-7 lbs less than the stock set up. I weighed each part before I put it on but I need to add it all up to see what the difference is. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddulu Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 IMHO it does wonders for the looks if you just remove the plastic part, and paint the metal bracket behind it black. Doesn't cost anything either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlj1216 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I called Leo Vince a couple of weeks ago and spoke to a rep, he said the end caps can be purchased seperately and simply installed for those of us with the old style. He wanted me to measure my cans so he could part out the exact cap and pricing would be apx $100 for both. I love the new look and I'm definatly gonna go this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graves Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 IMHO it does wonders for the looks if you just remove the plastic part, and paint the metal bracket behind it black. Doesn't cost anything either... I was looking at that bracket and thinking the same thing. I might give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Those discs??...Minimoto brake discs..... :491: Chombi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graves Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Ride Report - At first I was concerned about fuel mapping since I don't have a PCIII or the like but all seems good. No sporadic fueling no abnormal popping on decel. The transition is smoothed out a little but not much. The front wheel seems to be able to loft a little easier with my 290# arse on it. I did put the Silencers back in this morning to see if they made any difference. They muted the sound quite a bit. making the system a little louder than stock and takes that bark out of the sound of the open pipes. So a good thing to have if you need to keep neighbors happy when returning home at the small hours of the night or early morning. The butt dyno didn't tell me if it made a difference in HP or not. I can tell there is a weight difference up top as setting it up right off the side stand is a touch easier. All in all I like them except I'll leave the silencers out and throw them in the tail bag in case I need them for some reason. Cheers, CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyspanner Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 love those piepes, thinking of changing out my Laser Xtreme's for these. Do they come with black tips do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graves Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 love those piepes, thinking of changing out my Laser Xtreme's for these. Do they come with black tips do you know? As far as I know they don't. But you could probably give L.V. a call and see. If not then you could always have the tips powder coated or painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted August 4, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2010 I was looking at that bracket and thinking the same thing. I might give it a try. You can also, simply take a dremel to the plastic and follow the contour of the upper section, under the plate location. A little fine file work and tada, your stylen. Nice looking cans by the way, like the CF and the oval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spaceman Posted August 4, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2010 Nice looking pipes on the bike. Does anyone know if these are EU compliant regarding noise/db levels? Are they fairly quiet with the spuds in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graves Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Nice looking pipes on the bike. Does anyone know if these are EU compliant regarding noise/db levels? Are they fairly quiet with the spuds in? I don't know about the EU compliant but I can tell you that they are quiet with the spuds in, just a little louder than stock and lighter. If i could get my camera to record the sound right I'd post it up but it's being stubborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwon412 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I was looking at that bracket and thinking the same thing. I might give it a try. You can also, simply take a dremel to the plastic and follow the contour of the upper section, under the plate location. A little fine file work and tada, your stylen. Nice looking cans by the way, like the CF and the oval. You don't even have to do that. Simply remove the whole plastic cover all in one piece. Then just use the support bracket itselF for the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TC84 Posted November 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted November 2, 2010 any sound clip yet? I just emailed Giovanni to see what kind of pricing he is offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankoQ Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Does the tail really need to be removed for the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jay-d Posted May 24, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 24, 2011 Does the tail really need to be removed for the install? Yes it does.. it's 4 screws to remove, super easy! When you install the exhaust, install it in pieces starting from the cat and work your way up aligning things as they go. I tried assembling it all and then mounting it.. what a pain in the ass. I took it all apart and started piece by piece and everything fit real nice. I ended up using one spacer between the exhaust mount and the oval bracket of the CF exhaust so everything lines up nicely. I also have factory hard bags and everything clears quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankoQ Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Does the tail really need to be removed for the install? Yes it does.. it's 4 screws to remove, super easy! When you install the exhaust, install it in pieces starting from the cat and work your way up aligning things as they go. I tried assembling it all and then mounting it.. what a pain in the ass. I took it all apart and started piece by piece and everything fit real nice. I ended up using one spacer between the exhaust mount and the oval bracket of the CF exhaust so everything lines up nicely. I also have factory hard bags and everything clears quite nicely. Ok thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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