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Title: New MidPipes Post by: arai_speed on September 15, 2008, 11:28:42 PM Got some QD mid-pipes and put them on tonight. I haven't turned the bike on as I didn't want to wake up the wife & baby but will take it out for a spin tomorrow morn.
Somewhat easy install...removing the cat sure makes the bike look super nice and if it sounds just a tad like it did when I turned the thing on w/out the mufflers..oh boy...good times. (http://www.mysimplelife.com/monster/IMG_2390.jpg) (http://www.mysimplelife.com/monster/IMG_2391.jpg) (http://www.mysimplelife.com/monster/IMG_2393.jpg) (http://www.mysimplelife.com/monster/IMG_2395.jpg) [thumbsup] Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: ruester007 on September 16, 2008, 04:04:14 AM It will sound much better than stock. That being said, you will need to get an unrestricted silencer. The baffles in the stock silencers are fairly restrictive. It looks so much better without the udder.
Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: arai_speed on September 16, 2008, 08:44:58 AM It will sound much better than stock. That being said, you will need to get an unrestricted silencer. The baffles in the stock silencers are fairly restrictive. It looks so much better without the udder. Wow....this thing RUMBLES now!! It gives a really nice sound and flows much smoother. The RPMs go up unrestricted in an almost stupid fashion.... So far I'm really happy with this little mod. [thumbsup] Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: lazarus7 on September 16, 2008, 12:26:59 PM but how does it RUN....?
realistically.....? im interested in getting more sound for now, while i save up for the full termi system..... its not a true bolt-on is it...? did you trim the F.I. system / running stock ecu i assume....? Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: arai_speed on September 16, 2008, 01:22:33 PM but how does it RUN....? realistically.....? im interested in getting more sound for now, while i save up for the full termi system..... its not a true bolt-on is it...? did you trim the F.I. system / running stock ecu i assume....? It RUNS just fine...I'm still getting used to it as I only rode to work this morning. It does feel a little loose down low, I would almost describe it as having the 15T sprocket type of feel (I have a 14T on now) - but I'm talking around 10 - 15 mph speed...it's nothing more noticeable then that. Realistically the bike is running fine, lots of air flow, I was at 9K rpm on 2nd while getting on the on ramp and I didn't even realize it till I looked down. Acceleration is very smooth and deceivingly fast. It's a true bolt on, I removed the stock cat, bolted this thing up, hosed clamped everything and that's it. The only modification was having to loosen up the lambda sensor wiring so that it can reach the new location on the pipes (picture 2) vs. the stock udder location. Stock ECU, stock air box, stock air filter, stock pipes. Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: Jarvicious on September 16, 2008, 01:36:40 PM I'm curious to know if you get any backfire issues on deceleration. I ran without s-pipes and cans for a little while (just out of curiousity) and can get quite a pop when I'm running hard in the twisties. Just wondering if the airflow is changed too much for the ecu to keep up or if it does ok.
Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: arai_speed on September 16, 2008, 02:07:04 PM I'm curious to know if you get any backfire issues on deceleration. I ran without s-pipes and cans for a little while (just out of curiousity) and can get quite a pop when I'm running hard in the twisties. Just wondering if the airflow is changed too much for the ecu to keep up or if it does ok. So far no back fire. I haven't hit the twisties yet so I can't really say how it will perform under those conditions. On the ride to work I tried a few quick decelerations w/only engine breaking and I got no poping. I will tell you this, there is more gas odor emanating from the bike then before, but I believe that's expected. Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: stopintime on September 16, 2008, 02:13:29 PM Just to make me sleep better, knowing all is well, will you please rotate the clamps so they are out of sight? ;)
Otherwise - well done - looks gooood [moto] Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: Bbrent on September 16, 2008, 02:13:35 PM Looks Really good! You gonna core those cans? Where did you get the mid pipe and how much?
Brian Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: arai_speed on September 16, 2008, 03:03:14 PM Just to make me sleep better, knowing all is well, will you please rotate the clamps so they are out of sight? ;) Otherwise - well done - looks gooood [moto] You are the 3rd person today that has mentioned that....I'll do it...I just didn't want to do it last night as it was getting late and I was done for the night. Looks Really good! You gonna core those cans? Where did you get the mid pipe and how much? Brian Hey Brian, I'm not going to core the cans, it's loud enough already w/this little mod. I got the mid-pipes from another forum member for $250 - MotoWheels (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=660|Ducati%20Exhaust&productID=5299&showDetail=1&categoryID=671|Monster%20Exhaust&vendoridtodisplay=60|Quat-D&filterFor=&collection=659|Exhausts) sells the same kit for $425. It was too good a price to pass up so I took the bait just to try it out. So far, I'm glad I did. Title: Re: New MidPipes Post by: arai_speed on September 17, 2008, 06:22:34 AM Here are a couple of pics that show the new mid-pipes in their entirety.
(http://www.mysimplelife.com/monster/IMG_2397.JPG) (http://www.mysimplelife.com/monster/IMG_2400.JPG) I paid close attention to the sound on my way home from work and didn't hear any popping. 6th gear went back to being useless unless you are doing over 100mph - at 65mph on 6th the bike runs at 4500 RMP or so and lacks the immediate throttle response. That quickly changes by going down to 4th ;D |