SlfAwre Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 There is something not quite right about that. Maybe its the cone shape and looks too long. I do like the angle its swept up at tho My thoughts exactly. I really like that you can see the wheel, and I like the noise but the look...just doesn't quite work. No one else makes a high mount for this VFR though, which is kind of suprising to me. Maybe because the high mount really hampers fitting luggage. There is a high mount for the crossrunner from some Japanese company. Looks like it'd fit. Stock parts look identical between the two bikes. I'm really, really tempted to chance it. Any thoughts on my odds of success? :smile2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlj1216 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I like it. And it looks like it's hung with a different bracket than the passenger peg so you could remove them if you wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 That would be awesome. Who wants to be the guinea pig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlfAwre Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 That would be awesome. Who wants to be the guinea pig? I'm within inches of going for it, but it's megabucks. If it doesn't fit it's really gonna suck. Crossrunners don't even exist in the USA so zero chance of re-selling it (domestically anyway) if it doesn't fit. Looks so good though, and I think you could ditch the pegs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseverantist Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ordered the Ixil exhaust, received it in 2 days from Indiana. I'm still up in the air on my decision though... The small pipes have a different tone than what I'm used to, more raspy than a growl. I took the db killers out of both and after a trip through downtown Madison with the tall buildings paralleling me I went back home to put them back in. Too loud for my taste. With them in it's ok, but it's not the same reverberation you get with the volume in a "regular" can. Also the proportion of the the pipe to the rest of the bike is just a little off. I do like how more of the rear wheel is visible. I suppose while I have the old can off I'll see what I can do to modify it. I actually don't mind the factory muffler other than the sound of course. Aesthetically, I think it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwindr Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 well in the end I went for the Remus again as I like it and the Ixil is in short supply in UK it seems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkOuiXtO848 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted May 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hmmm......I have a 5th gen. stock muffler sitting on the floor of my garage right next to my 2014 VFR (Interceptor?). Next time I remove the rear wheel for a new tire I will bolt it on and see the sound and appearance differences. If I don't like the difference, I will likely have a 5th gen. can for sale. The prices for aftermarket bolt on's are rather unrealistic for what they consist of and what they don't accomplish. Buying a different sound for a bunch of money doesn't make sense to me but we're all different, thank goodness. ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJMajesty Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 On March 12, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Shinigami said: The Arrow might be the best looking can available right now. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparky Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 On 4/25/2016 at 3:08 PM, perseverantist said: Ordered the Ixil exhaust, received it in 2 days from Indiana. I'm still up in the air on my decision though... The small pipes have a different tone than what I'm used to, more raspy than a growl. I took the db killers out of both and after a trip through downtown Madison with the tall buildings paralleling me I went back home to put them back in. Too loud for my taste. With them in it's ok, but it's not the same reverberation you get with the volume in a "regular" can. Also the proportion of the the pipe to the rest of the bike is just a little off. I do like how more of the rear wheel is visible. I suppose while I have the old can off I'll see what I can do to modify it. I actually don't mind the factory muffler other than the sound of course. Aesthetically, I think it looks good. That Ixil is the best thing I've seen so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC79Scott Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Well, after 9 months with my 14, I went with the Akropovic. Beautiful craftsmanship. Finally got to ride with it a little today, and I couldn't be happier. It's been said it is not much louder. That is true, but the sound is so much better--just what I wanted. At idle it sounds like a motorcycle now, but I can still leave the cul-de-sac at < 6AM without disturbing the neighbors. It sounds great while accelerating without being obnoxious, and it is perfect when cruising steady. Having a sure fit with my factory bags was a factor, too. I'll need more time to evaluate temps, MPG, power but I doubt Honda would endorse this one in Europe if those weren't fine. The only con was a Torx 45 that I didn't have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone322 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Just installed my Akro yesterday. RC79Scott you summed it up perfectly. Great sound, fits perfectly and looks good. I was surprised that it was not real loud. I luckily had a torn 45. One thing I found was that the specified torque on the muffler clamp seemed like it was over tightening it. Did anyone else feel this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC79Scott Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 14 minutes ago, Tbone322 said: Just installed my Akro yesterday. ... One thing I found was that the specified torque on the muffler clamp seemed like it was over tightening it. Did anyone else feel this? Yep, I kept looking at my torque wrench to make sure it wasn't stuck or something. I had already tightened it with a ratchet to where I thought it was almost torqued, but it kept turning and turning until my wrench finally clicked. The clamp is almost closed on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone322 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My clamp is closed. I still didn't get a click but have to be darned close. It's a new torque wrench and it's a good one so I know it's not off calibration. I figure run it a few times and re-tighten. I love the look, way nicer than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted May 7, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2016 Had the same thoughts when I did mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Have changed my stone-damaged carbon Scorpion for this, Arrow 'Race-Tech', £236 and arrived from Italy in a week which I thought was good. Nice sound, not that loud with the baffle in (can't go upsetting the rest of the village) but much deeper tone than stock. At 2.6 kilos it's about .5 kilo heaver than the carbon can but still only about half the weight of the Honda monstrosity. Can is longer than the Scorpion but the link pipe is a bit shorter so it only extends back as far as the wheel rim and sits a bit higher. Pretty happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nelix Posted June 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2016 Anyone fitted one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GPR-HOM-DEEPTONE-BLACK-KIT-EXHAUST-HONDA-VFR-800-F-2014-2015-/111967165929?hash=item1a11c35de9:g:qLoAAOSwGYVXDLNF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If I didn't want the style of the Ixil, I would have a GPR. I'm guessing there are still no headers? Something that gets rid of the cat and allows a small muffler to take its place? The Ixil does a decent job of showing off the wheel, but I'd like if it were completely out in the open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrearonin Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Really really happy with Arrow, nice look, nice sound (not too loud with db killer), half weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NodakVFR Posted June 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2016 I got the Ixil exhaust. I like the style and option to run it with both db killers, only 1, or both removed. Makes it a little more tunable IMO. I made a short video of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted June 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi NodakVFR. Nice video, I've been running the IXL for around 6 months now and love it. I've often thought of the option of running one db killer, however I do like its sound with both removed. Today I lead a group ride of 7 riders on a 330k trip, a buddy of mine following me on his beemer made comment on just how nice it sounds, as well as comments on how nice they look - its all personal opinion though, there's a good range of nice pipes out there now for the 8gen. Cheers. Grum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nelix Posted June 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2016 On 6/4/2016 at 6:41 PM, fatshoutybloke said: Have changed my stone-damaged carbon Scorpion for this, Arrow 'Race-Tech', £236 and arrived from Italy in a week which I thought was good. Nice sound, not that loud with the baffle in (can't go upsetting the rest of the village) but much deeper tone than stock. At 2.6 kilos it's about .5 kilo heaver than the carbon can but still only about half the weight of the Honda monstrosity. Can is longer than the Scorpion but the link pipe is a bit shorter so it only extends back as far as the wheel rim and sits a bit higher. Pretty happy with that. Looking at this in white, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARROW-SILENCER-NOKAT-RACE-TECH-ALUMINIUM-WHITE-CUP-C-HONDA-VFR-800-2014-14-/161806008449?hash=item25ac63c081:g:SrcAAOSwT6pV3Zaq Got any videos of how this sounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Grum, thats the nicest looking pipe I've seen yet for the 8 gen. ..beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted June 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 29, 2016 2 hours ago, duccmann said: Grum, thats the nicest looking pipe I've seen yet for the 8 gen. ..beautiful Thanks duccmann, I appreciate your comment. Interesting the IXIL was half the price of the Arrow Pro Racing I had on it previously!! Do like the option of fitting either one or two db killers, but I like it with non. Cheers. Grum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 On 6/26/2016 at 0:38 AM, Grum said: That is a very nice looking bike for sure. The IXIL pipes look very well balanced. It doesn't overwhelm that part of the bike. The angle in which it sits is visually correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 11 hours ago, Nelix said: Looking at this in white, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARROW-SILENCER-NOKAT-RACE-TECH-ALUMINIUM-WHITE-CUP-C-HONDA-VFR-800-2014-14-/161806008449?hash=item25ac63c081:g:SrcAAOSwT6pV3Zaq Got any videos of how this sounds? Hi Nelix, I'll see if I can get one on my phone. Just so you know - the link pipe on these isn't a separate piece like the photo on eBay, it's welded to the can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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