Exhaust

[Hegs]

So after lurking/searching for the last month or so, I can comfortably say that I won't be asking any seat or windscreen questions (the Don block done me right)! However, I recently removed the Remus muffler that my R1200R came with and threw the OEM one on for comparison. The end result was that I prefer the sound of the 'open pipe'. The Remus set-up was only the muffler so the cat is still on. Questions: By leaving the muffler/exhaust pipe off altogether am I risking anything? And, if not, does someone here have a good source for a nice tip for the open pipe? Pics?

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

[dutchie]

This is what I would do! Put the stock exhaust back on and never think of it again.

[rockbottom]

You risk angering your neighbors and everyone around you and hence increasing hostility toward motorcyles.

[angellr]

You risk angering your neighbors and everyone around you and hence increasing hostility toward motorcyles.

Plus, they tolerate the "sewing machine"-like noise rather well.

[Hegs]

You risk angering your neighbors and everyone around you and hence increasing hostility toward motorcyles.

Perhaps, but even open its still more quiet than the HD next door and the Hurricane across the street. The cat seems to do much of the noise dampening while the muffler seems to tune it. However your response is appreciated and the point is taken.

[ErikM]

The noise issue not withstanding, there will be a loss of performance running the bike with no muffler. The engine is tuned with the muffler, usually one losses torque when running no muffler.

[ContraMoto]

The noise issue not withstanding, there will be a loss of performance running the bike with no muffler. The engine is tuned with the muffler, usually one losses torque when running no muffler.

+1

[celticus]

Can someone recommend a full exhaust that will keep a pretty quiet as stock exhaust note but drop a significant amount of weight?

Mark

[dutchie]

Look, the R1200R is not the bike that needs exhaust modification; It doesn't need loud exhaust to block the sound of parts falling off as one goes down the road. Nor does it need a loud pipe to mask the sound of eminent catastrophic engine failure. The R lacks for nothing. Save the money for vacation and enjoy the R for what it is. The best enginered motorcycle available.

[qfman]

I ran my R1150R without the exhaust for 5 years with no ill effects. The cat on that was more than twice the size so the sound wasn't so bad - about 94db @ 3500rpm. The motor seemed to run to the redline much better but bottom end was the same.

I removed the muffler from my R12R not long after I got it. The noise is waaaay too loud for me (and my neighbours) . I never bothered to test ride it but I'm sure it won't hurt the motor. I might hurt your ears though....

rgds

Tom

[MMilbrett]

Staintune has a nice system. I don't have the collector set, and probably wont get it because of new laws here in California, but I do have the muffler and like the sound a lot. It has a lower rumble compared to stock, and really sounds nice when on throttle. I am not running the baffle, but the volume isn't too bad without it. On the muffler alone I lost about 6 lbs (7lbs vs 13lbs,) and its a lot slimmer than stock. Look at Helmet Head Cycles for availability.

Mike

Can someone recommend a full exhaust that will keep a pretty quiet as stock exhaust note but drop a significant amount of weight?

Mark

[celticus]

Staintune has a nice system. I don't have the collector set, and probably wont get it because of new laws here in California, but I do have the muffler and like the sound a lot. It has a lower rumble compared to stock, and really sounds nice when on throttle. I am not running the baffle, but the volume isn't too bad without it. On the muffler alone I lost about 6 lbs (7lbs vs 13lbs,) and its a lot slimmer than stock. Look at Helmet Head Cycles for availability.

Mike

Can someone recommend a full exhaust that will keep a pretty quiet as stock exhaust note but drop a significant amount of weight?

Mark

Thanks
6lbs doesn't sound like much for all the dough it will cost.
I wonder how much weight I could loose using a full aftermarket exhaust?

Mark

[angellr]

Staintune has a nice system. I don't have the collector set, and probably wont get it because of new laws here in California, but I do have the muffler and like the sound a lot. It has a lower rumble compared to stock, and really sounds nice when on throttle. I am not running the baffle, but the volume isn't too bad without it. On the muffler alone I lost about 6 lbs (7lbs vs 13lbs,) and its a lot slimmer than stock. Look at Helmet Head Cycles for availability.

Mike

Can someone recommend a full exhaust that will keep a pretty quiet as stock exhaust note but drop a significant amount of weight?

Mark

Thanks
6lbs doesn't sound like much for all the dough it will cost.
I wonder how much weight I could loose using a full aftermarket exhaust?

Mark

FYI, roughly US$100-125/lb dropped.

[mvk]

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