RE: Exhaust Systems

["Minor, Bob" <Bminor@xxxxxxxx>]

Well I remember when this was going around on the list.  I guess those that did it were pretty happy with the setup.  I'll tell you the worst part of the Two Brothers was the damn backfiring.  It seemed to just get worse and worse, I suppose I could have repacked it, but what a hassle.  Stock feels pretty good right now, but I swear I lost a little bit of midrange grunt. 

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Bob Hadden
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:25 PM
To: BMW BMW Oilhead List
Subject: Re: Exhaust Systems


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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