Re: Exhaust Systems

["william kenney" <tnt720@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Bob.....use the above link to take you to Roy's web page

Bill Kenney
Foster,RI
96R1100RS



- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Hadden" <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "BMW BMW Oilhead List" <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 4:25 PM
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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