PedalHead Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 OEM exhaust on my 2017 model has a hole in the tapered section after the collector box and sods law it's only a week away from the MOT. I'll need to replace so looking for something that is road legal, compatible with OEM panniers and doesn't require remapping, type approval for Europe would be a bonus but not a prerequisite. Akrapovic is more than I want to pay so looking at SC Project & Delkavic. The SC has the added bonus of EU type approval but comes with added taxes for import, Delkavic titanium is quite nice but comes with UK approvals only. Anyone any other recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted July 19, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2021 Arrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2021 This is off topic, but I tend to forget how lucky I am . . . my bike would flunk any inspection if they gave it one. Europe seems to have the toughest restrictions on what you can and can't do I can recall seeing. I hope you find something to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted July 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2021 Amazing! I can't believe that a 2017 OEM exhaust would have a hole in it! Do you do a lot of short distance runs? Here's how the Arrow exhaust looks and it definitely is compatible with the OEM Panniers. Also has a removable noise reducing baffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer St. Stephen Posted July 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, Cogswell said: This is off topic, but I tend to forget how lucky I am . . . my bike would flunk any inspection if they gave it one. Europe seems to have the toughest restrictions on what you can and can't do I can recall seeing. I hope you find something to your liking. Great point. When I moved to CA I assumed that DMV inspection and compliance for motorcycles would be incredibly tough. Instead there is nothing! Not even SMOG tests, or safety inspections every few years. Much more lax than for cars. Apologize for hijacking the thread PedalHead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2021 Could the hole be tapped and closed with a plug to get through inspection? If asked, tell them it was a repair. Or is the point the hole is objectionable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted July 20, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2021 DAM 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestumper Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 New here, but might as well contribute something quasi-useful on my first post. I just put a Delkevic carbon fiber DL10 14"on my new-to-me 2014. Quality is good from what I can see, but it's only been on for just over 2 months and I don't ride in the wet much so I really don't know how it will hold up. It's loud - you would likely need the included DB-killer to make it UK legal. I'm not sure it's technically legal here 🙂 The sound unplugged is wonderful, but it attracts attention; some wanted and some not wanted. How loud is it? I was passing a car at speed last weekend and VTEC activated just as I was by the driver side window - the car swerved slightly and the sound bouncing off the car got my attention as well. I'll probably put the DB-killer back in at some point - this has largely been a science experiment and I'm not in this to aggravate people including my neighbors. Right now when I go for a ride, EVERYONE knows I'm going for a ride. I have not remapped and have noticed no measurable change in performance. I suspect it would be compatible with the factory bags. Honestly, if I were to do it again I'd probably go Arrow. Similar sound and a more refined look IMO. The DL10 looks "good" - just not as classy. The price was right on the Delkevic and that mattered to me at the time. If you lived close to me, I'd loan you my stock exhaust to pass inspection so you had more time - it's just sitting in a corner in my garage. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedalHead Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 @@Grum No short runs but I'm not the first owner, bikes done 17k mi. Someone suggested it's a drain hole & on closer inspection it seems like it's there by intent. It's a noticeable blow both by sound and feel and I'm certain that's it's not always been this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daved Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 drain hole on the top of the exhaust ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestumper Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I just took mine off a few weeks back with around 1200 miles on it total - it has the same hole. It's actually angled towards the bottom. I don't think it's a flaw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedalHead Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, daved said: drain hole on the top of the exhaust ?? Nope, pic was taken from below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchlepRock Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 That's pretty weird in my opinion. I've never seen a purposely drilled hole in an exhaust collector from a manufacturer of any vehicle. Knucklehead, amateur cheap mods a-plenty, but.... I like the carbon fiber Delkovic that is on my bike. I use the baffle and it's plenty quiet, yet satisfying upon aggressive"beans" application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted July 21, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2021 12 hours ago, PedalHead said: @@Grum No short runs but I'm not the first owner, bikes done 17k mi. Someone suggested it's a drain hole & on closer inspection it seems like it's there by intent. It's a noticeable blow both by sound and feel and I'm certain that's it's not always been this way. It's a Drain Hole!! Checked my 2014 8gen stock standard exhaust and there are two of them. Both are at the bottom of the exhaust, and do not penetrate into the exhaust chamber, merely heat shield drains! No need to replace or repair your exhaust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 They are condensation drain holes and supposed to be there. Nothing to see here , move along please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuppetGonzo Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 going back to slip on exhausts I had good customer experience with delkavic that was for my vfr750 - they make one for the 800 my new VFR800fe came with a leximoto exhaust and the stock. I asked for the stock one to be fitted as it stimulated in insurance. but when policie expired found cheeper one which allowed it the leximoto was cheap and nasty in comparison to delkavic. just a bike trumpet. it sounded awesome but was too loud even with the baffle in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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