Re: Exhaust Systems

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob,  Don't sell the two brothers!  Just get a VFR 750 can and put it 
on the connector pipe.  Makes a great system with exactly the right 
sound.

You can see more info on this at rvb100@xxxxxxxxxxx

Bob Hadden'98RS, '62R27
On Jun 28, 2004, at 12:15 PM, Minor, Bob wrote:

> This sure sounds familiar.  I took my Two Brothers off just last week, 
> it was just way over the top for noise.  So how much did it go for on 
> ebay, I'll be selling mine soon.
>
> Bob Minor
> '96 R11RS
> '97 F650ST
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Gary Bechtold
> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:34 AM
> To: oilheads-digest
> Subject: Exhaust Systems
>
>
> Last year I tried the Two brothers "Cat Eliminator" system on my '94 
> RS.
> It seemed a little stronger in the mid range, but it was so loud that I
> found that the performance was reduced - here's why: anytime I was in 
> town
> or populated areas I had to use VERY light throttle and go UP a gear 
> or two
> to keep the noise down. Whenever I went by a cop I pulled in the clutch
> and let the bike coast by. It was louder than any Harley I've heard, 
> and
> the sound quality was "meaner" than a Harley. I like to run down to 
> Deals
> Gap in the Smokies every summer and I wouldn't want to cruise through 
> the
> smaller southern towns with the Two Bros. system !!!
>
> I put the Two Brothers on Ebay a few weeks ago and it was quickly 
> snapped
> up so I was able to recoup about 3/4 of my money. I'm back to a stock
> exhaust system which I also purchased on Ebay because after 115k miles 
> my
> original was worn out. Now I can ride the bike anyway I want - it's 
> much
> "stealthier" and doesn't draw the attention of cops.
>
> Gary Bechtold
> '94 RS "Tyrohustler II" beta bike
> tyrohustler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:07:39 -0700
>> From: RD <rexdart@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: test and question
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> Does anyone have a preference as to exhaust systems for a '94 
>> R1100RSL?
>> I've heard bunches of brand names, but I'm curious about user
>> experiences. I'd like to get rid of the old cat-converter and i'm
>> currently doing head maintenance, so this would be the perfect time.
>> Recommendations?

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