Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Afternoon oh wise ones.Thinking about upgrading my exhaust on my Hornet. It just doesn't sound manly enough!Any ideas anyone? Throaty would be good.Or any decent websites to point me in the right direction.Bring on the Summer, Rich Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I've bought one from Fuel (haven't fitted it yet, should be doing it tonight) as they were quite cheap and looking at videos on Youtube they sound quite good as well. They also have removable baffles (if you don't buy the budget option) for extra loudness. I think this is the correct link for your bike: http://www.fuelexhausts.com/Results.cfm?scndctgry_ID=76If I fit mine tonight I'll let you know if it sounds manly. Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 According to my online statement I got charged £158 for my carbon oval one. On the website the price is £148, so I guess it was £10 for postage. Came within 2 days. Quote
Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Cheers for the quick reply.That's not too bad for the money.Let me know how you get on.If it sounds like Orson Wells after a night on the lash then it'll do for me. Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Just remembered Rick made a video of his, enjoy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhrlOXOpa3s&fmt=18There's plenty of other videos on Youtube as well. Edited February 4, 2009 by MonkeyKnuckle Quote
Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 That'll do it.Sounds nice without the baffle. Quote
Korben Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 looking at videos on Youtube they sound quite good as well. Could you post a couple of links up mate... These are that cheap they have got me interested as well. Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Sure. SV650http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwH6SkV4Foc&fmt=18SV650"> ZX6R"> CB500"> VFR400"> Bandit 1200 K6"> Quote
Korben Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Cheers mate.... Now all I have to do is wait until I am home so I can view them... Damn you work for blocking streaming media!!! Quote
Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Cheers mate.... Now all I have to do is wait until I am home so I can view them... Damn you work for blocking streaming media!!! heres my offering,its a second hand micron,got it with link pipe for £70 plus p+p,its been stubbied since thoughhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0fu1BLDtRo&NR=1and i proper fluffed the gear change,lolhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR5peSVDN64&feature=relatedi just remembered that was with only a small amount of baffle wrap in Quote
Stu Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 lol nice gear change while where at it my nice quiet TL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8z-ZGHEt6I Quote
Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Monkeyknuckle.How did you get on? Happy?My credit card awaits. Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Sorry, didn't have the time last night. I also need to buy some sealant stuff before I can fit it. Quote
Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Ok.Good luck. I don't suppose there's much of a rush unless you're fitting the pipe to a snow mobile.Cheers, Rich Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Howdy!I've fitted it. The hardest part was fitting the little rubber stopper to stop the centre stand from hitting the chain. It sounds great, although I only gave it a quick rev with the baffle in as it started to rain. I'll try to take pictures/video this weekend.I just hope I've fitted it correctly and it doesn't start leaking or something. It's so shiny and new, not like the rusty one I took off. Quote
Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Nice work chap.Shame about the snow eh? Otherwise you could be annoying the neighbourhood with gusto all weekend.If you do post a vid, let me know and I'll have a butchers.I'm just looking down the back of the sofa to try and get some money together.Cheers, Rich Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Nice work chap.Shame about the snow eh? Otherwise you could be annoying the neighbourhood with gusto all weekend. No snow down here. To close to the sea. I think my neighbours hate me already because I have a drum kit and used to have band practice in the garage so it shouldn't be anything new. Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Took a couple of quick pictures and a very quick video. Sorry for the darkness but it is night time. I hardly revved it because I didn't want to piss people off, so it's pretty much idle. I can try to make a better video when it's daytime. http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/MonkeyKnuckle/exhaust003.jpghttp://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/MonkeyKnuckle/exhaust002.jpg"> It sounds much better in real life, has a deeper tone. Having a terrible camera doesn't help. Quote
MonkeyKnuckle Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Better picture:http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/MonkeyKnuckle/new004.jpgStill no better video unfortunately. My camera sucks anyway so don't think I'd do it justice. Probably better to judge the exhausts by the videos I posted earlier. Quote
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Au contraire my friend. I watched the video and with headphones In you can tell the difference. Good work. When I upgrade I'll let you know.Cheers rich Quote
Korben Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Sounds good mate... Throaty, but still has the sound I like from the Hornet.... May have to treat myself in a couple of months.... Too many other treats on the way at the moment... Quote
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