PhilBret
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1000e for my aftermarket exhausts. Not from amazing componants . Great Sound , reduced Bike vibrations and better engine feeling . I don t need more !
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I tried looking for the web site but only got results from You Tube and Facebook (which I have no use for). I did find this:
BikeBug: How one Aussie bike shop is competing against the big brands - CyclingTips
It’s no secret that many local bike shops in Australia are struggling to make ends meet. Last month one of Sydney’s largest bike shops closed their doors owing half a million dollars to creditors. On the opposite end of the spectrum, brothers Frank and Rocky Fortuna have built their BikeBug...
cyclingtips.com
So I guess they're new and "upcoming". There is a You Tube video showing a slash-cut set of plain pipes. UGH!
PhilBret
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No that s not the one . BUG bike Shop dont have Web site. Yes you find them on FB .talk to them with FB messenger . They reply very quick . I can give you their e mail adress in case you re interested.I tried looking for the web site but only got results from You Tube and Facebook (which I have no use for). I did find this:
BikeBug: How one Aussie bike shop is competing against the big brands - CyclingTips
It’s no secret that many local bike shops in Australia are struggling to make ends meet. Last month one of Sydney’s largest bike shops closed their doors owing half a million dollars to creditors. On the opposite end of the spectrum, brothers Frank and Rocky Fortuna have built their BikeBug...
So I guess they're new and "upcoming". There is a You Tube video showing a slash-cut set of plain pipes. UGH!
Thanks, but I'm gonna stick with the fishtails.
Speaking of the fishtails...I'd like to say "THANK YOU" to Black Dog. Although he is no fan of the fishtails (believe me on that!!) many of us are - in all regards EXCEPT the sound. I messaged him about our exhausts and he provided me with excellent information on how he developed his own mufflers - I was quite impressed with the detail, and the fact he took the time. That information will be very helpful to me when I "tear into" my fishtails to modify them as soon as riding season is over. My only and best hopes are that someone else successfully does this mod and shares the "how to" before my mufflers become the guinea pigs!
David R
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Unhook the flaps.
David
David
I guess I could at least try that...but still OEM mufflers do too good of a job for many of us old salts...
I would enjoy to do it by myself, but I have no skills to do it !!!
CanuckVet
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Latest news is week of July 19th, earliest arrival.
firstime911
Member
Is there any possibly for Akrapovic or V&H to offer additional exhaust for R18??
Ninjabones
Member
Just received my exhaust from Hattech. Fast shipping from Germany (including the nice local beverage gift).
The sound is deeper/louder without being too obnoxious. I believe there is a baffle that can be removed, but I haven’t tested that out yet.
Easy install (although I did have to grind down about 5 mm on the left adapter to get the mounting bracket to align correctly).
Link to short video clip below. And for the ATGATT police, I (almost) always wear full gear. Only did this 100 yard rip in front of my house to record this clip.
The sound is deeper/louder without being too obnoxious. I believe there is a baffle that can be removed, but I haven’t tested that out yet.
Easy install (although I did have to grind down about 5 mm on the left adapter to get the mounting bracket to align correctly).
Link to short video clip below. And for the ATGATT police, I (almost) always wear full gear. Only did this 100 yard rip in front of my house to record this clip.
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Do you live in the USA? If so, how long did the shipping take?
Ninjabones
Member
Yes, I’m in PA. Took maybe a week from order to delivery.
Many thanks!
carloshugo
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Vic S
New member
Do you know how difficult installation is? I'm in PA too and was going to install myself. Doesn't seem difficult but those have been my famous last words before. Also, any mapping need or is it just slip on and go? Thanks for your help. Vic
Ninjabones
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It’s pretty simple install if everything lines up correctly. There’s some variability in the bikes and likely in the manufacture of the mufflers. I did have to grind about 5 mm off the inner end of the left side coupler tube to get the mounting tab to line up to the frame mount location.
Basically take off the chrome cover plate over the cat (two hex bolts), then loosen the clamp over the coupler, then put something under the muffler to support it (e.g, a jack, or have someone hold it) and then loosen the two bolts holding the exhaust bracket to the frame (it’s a large torx bit, forget what size).
As I mentioned, I had to grind 5 mm off the left side coupler tube end to get the bracket to align properly (not a big deal).
I did not remap (your results may vary
proceed at your own risk).
Anyone know the torque spec on the exhaust hanger bolts?
Basically take off the chrome cover plate over the cat (two hex bolts), then loosen the clamp over the coupler, then put something under the muffler to support it (e.g, a jack, or have someone hold it) and then loosen the two bolts holding the exhaust bracket to the frame (it’s a large torx bit, forget what size).
As I mentioned, I had to grind 5 mm off the left side coupler tube end to get the bracket to align properly (not a big deal).
I did not remap (your results may vary
proceed at your own risk). Anyone know the torque spec on the exhaust hanger bolts?
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Vic S
New member
I appreciate your quick and helpful reply, Ninjabones. I'm going to place my order and we'll see how it goes.It’s pretty simple install if everything lines up correctly. There’s some variability in the bikes and likely in the manufacture of the mufflers. I did have to grind about 5 mm off the inner end of the left side coupler tube to get the mounting tab to line up to the frame mount location.
Basically take off the chrome cover plate over the cat (two hex bolts), then loosen the clamp over the coupler, then put something under the muffler to support it (e.g, a jack, or have someone hold it) and then loosen the two bolts holding the exhaust bracket to the frame (it’s a large torx bit, forget what size).
As I mentioned, I had to grind 5 mm off the left side coupler tube end to get the bracket to align properly (not a big deal).
I did not remap (your results may vary
Anyone know the torque spec on the exhaust hanger bolts?
Black Dog
Well-known member
So, you must "remanufacture" a part that you paid a couple grand for?
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Ninjabones
Member
If you call 20 sec with a grinder finessing off 5 mm of material “remanufacturing”, then yes. [i can’t remember many car or bike mods that didn’t require at least a small amount of cursing and scraped knuckles… this was a pleasure compared to many prior experiences… soup to nuts, maybe 30 min]. And the price was approx $1,500. Very pleased with the product. Easily removable baffles that allow two very different personalities: badass and seriously badass (the drive by in the video was with baffles still in… it really screams when they’re out). Thoughtful, attractive design that doesn’t block the view of the drive shaft and also doesn’t scrape at full lean.
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