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Title: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: 118811 on December 28, 2009, 03:06:10 PM Well, I have a 98 M900 with high mount Remus exhaust
I have inquired about boomtubes, shorty GP exhaust and come to the conclusion that my last choice to clean up the rear of my bike... and still retain a decent decibel level is the Ex Box system. My question of you who currently run this system are you happy with it? Are there any issues I should be aware of ? Thanks Happy New year!!! Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: Chchadder on December 28, 2009, 03:41:21 PM I loved my ExBox and underbike exhausts in general. So much so that I am trying to talk a few exhaust manufacturers into developing one for my Daytona. But that's another story.
The ExBox for me was the perfect decibel level. Not Boom Tube or Termi loud, but notably louder than stock. It had a little bit of a metallic edge to the sound, but overall deep and rumbly. Some folks aren't crazy about the design of the box itself, but that is all subjective regardless of the exhaust choice you make. I personally think its a sin to cover up the rear wheel if you can avoid it, plus it's a lot easier to clean. Once I put my white Dymags on, believe me I was glad that I didn't have cans on either side of the wheel. If I get another Monster I wouldn't hesitate to put one on again. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: DoWorkSon on December 28, 2009, 03:44:52 PM I'm thinking about getting one myself... torn right now on which exhaust to get...
Did you have issues with clearance from the ground? rocks and other road debris hitting it? What about taking turns, any chance of the bike hitting on sharp turns? Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: 118811 on December 28, 2009, 03:48:59 PM Thanks for the report Chchadder!! [moto]
Anyone need a complete Remus system!!? Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: herm on December 28, 2009, 03:57:41 PM I'm thinking about getting one myself... torn right now on which exhaust to get... Did you have issues with clearance from the ground? rocks and other road debris hitting it? What about taking turns, any chance of the bike hitting on sharp turns? no clearance issues. i think the ex-box actually has a narrower/shorter profile than the stock udder, so good to go there. never had mine hit/get hit by anything on the road that caused damage Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: He Man on December 28, 2009, 10:25:21 PM i always loved the look, but the sound wasnt worth the $1100 bucks someone needs to pay to get one.
It sounds VERY VERY similar to an open udder, and what am I paying for? $1100 for a box that a monkey could weld together? I like to pay for something thats worth money that i dont come by very easily, and the exbox is not in the "worth money" pile. However if money is no object, i think it looks and sounds great. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: 118811 on December 28, 2009, 10:38:47 PM i always loved the look, but the sound wasnt worth the $1100 bucks someone needs to pay to get one. that's my problem I don't have a pile of cash!!! :'(It sounds VERY VERY similar to an open udder, and what am I paying for? $1100 for a box that a monkey could weld together? I like to pay for something thats worth money that i dont come by very easily, and the exbox is not in the "worth money" pile. However if money is no object, i think it looks and sounds great. to justify this purchase I would sell my current Remus system & I love it's sound. I am just thinking about a different look I still may look into trying to find short cans 6"-8" long & fabricating them on right by Bottom of the swingarm on each side? Anyone got any suggestions? Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: LowThudd on December 28, 2009, 11:34:11 PM that's my problem I don't have a pile of cash!!! :'( to justify this purchase I would sell my current Remus system & I love it's sound. I am just thinking about a different look I still may look into trying to find short cans 6"-8" long & fabricating them on right by Bottom of the swingarm on each side? Anyone got any suggestions? Viper has stubby's and micro slip ons. Check ebay for them. They typically run @ $500 or less. Some of their designs I really like. http://www.viperracecans.com/900monster.asp (http://www.viperracecans.com/900monster.asp) ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VIPER-MICRO-OVAL-EXHAUST-DUCATI-600-750-900-MONSTER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e59be1106QQitemZ130354647302QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VIPER-MICRO-OVAL-EXHAUST-DUCATI-600-750-900-MONSTER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e59be1106QQitemZ130354647302QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories) Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: 118811 on December 29, 2009, 10:44:34 AM Viper has stubby's and micro slip ons. Check ebay for them. They typically run @ $500 or less. Some of their designs I really like. http://www.viperracecans.com/900monster.asp (http://www.viperracecans.com/900monster.asp) ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VIPER-MICRO-OVAL-EXHAUST-DUCATI-600-750-900-MONSTER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e59be1106QQitemZ130354647302QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VIPER-MICRO-OVAL-EXHAUST-DUCATI-600-750-900-MONSTER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e59be1106QQitemZ130354647302QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories) Thanks Lowthudd I think I can low mount my Remus system like that...what I want is something that barely if at all covers the rear wheel at most up to the axel. Am asking for the impossible? & decent sound level & tone? Thanks Guy's for everyones 02. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: DucHead on December 29, 2009, 11:49:32 AM I'll have a used one to sell as soon as I weld a new mounting bracket that allows for grommets. It fits the desmoquattro S4R and the S2R 800.
Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: 118811 on December 29, 2009, 12:16:02 PM I'll have a used one to sell as soon as I weld a new mounting bracket that allows for grommets. It fits the desmoquattro S4R and the S2R 800. Would it fit my 98 M 900 Monster? Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: 1KDS on December 29, 2009, 03:01:49 PM Would it fit my 98 M 900 Monster? no. I have an ex-box and like it to a certain extent. I like opening up the rear wheel on the sssa, but your bike is dssa so it may not matter as much. it doesn't sound nearly as good as a arrow or termi or other similar system, it's louder than stock but not nearly as loud as uncorked arrows. I think the sound level is perfect but sound quality isn't there. Looks...personal preference, I like it but it could look better. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: superjohn on December 29, 2009, 04:40:07 PM See, I have to disagree. I like the sound of my ex-box better than Termi's. It's unique and not super insanely loud, but still deeper with a resonance at certain frequencies that I like.
However, since the price went up, and I had a huge problem getting the thing on (which apparently has been fixed on new systems) I would probably shop around a little more and look seriously at Boom Tubes or something else. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: herm on December 29, 2009, 04:58:09 PM i always loved the look, but the sound wasnt worth the $1100 bucks someone needs to pay to get one. they actually sound nothing alike, except that they are both attached to a ducati.It sounds VERY VERY similar to an open udder, and what am I paying for? $1100 for a box that a monkey could weld together? I like to pay for something thats worth money that i dont come by very easily, and the exbox is not in the "worth money" pile. However if money is no object, i think it looks and sounds great. of course ,thats just from the perspective of someone who ran an open udder for 2 years before going to the ex-box. <leaves .02 on the table and walks out> Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: He Man on December 29, 2009, 07:14:54 PM they actually sound nothing alike, except that they are both attached to a ducati. of course ,thats just from the perspective of someone who ran an open udder for 2 years before going to the ex-box. <leaves .02 on the table and walks out> then its just opinion because i ride with an open udder and rode next to chchadder for about 2 years on his 695 with an exbox. the sound to me, is pretty similar. Udder is louder but the tone is very close. Yes i wear earplugs. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: Chchadder on December 30, 2009, 07:10:06 AM I'm thinking about getting one myself... torn right now on which exhaust to get... Did you have issues with clearance from the ground? rocks and other road debris hitting it? What about taking turns, any chance of the bike hitting on sharp turns? I actually had a problem with bottoming out a few times while crossing avenues here in NYC. Could be simply because of the way NYC ave's are convex compared to the streets crossing them, or just the fact that NYC streets suck in general. I ended up jacking the bike up 3/4" in the rear and 5/8" in the front and had no problems after that. Of course I had to tap a delrin block into the foot of my sidestand for a while until I found a suitable replacement. Note: Though it is said to not work on a 695, the sidestand from an S2R/S4R will work perfectly since their ride heights are higher stock. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: JJG1975 on January 06, 2010, 04:35:15 PM Are the Boomtubes that much louder the Ex Box? I have the Ex Box on my bike, and have had no problems with it, but was considering Boomtubes for my 2007 S4RS. Any input from someone who has heard them both in person?
Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: kopfjäger on January 06, 2010, 08:33:55 PM Are the Boomtubes that much louder the Ex Box? I have the Ex Box on my bike, and have had no problems with it, but was considering Boomtubes for my 2007 S4RS. Any input from someone who has heard them both in person? Ducati Boom Tubes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIM-Lez0Dbs#normal) Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: DucHead on January 07, 2010, 05:14:31 AM That video doesn't do the sound/volume justice. When I started my Boom-Tubed-S4R in the garage and blipped the throttle, most everyone jumped about a foot in the air! [evil]
Are the Boomtubes that much louder the Ex Box? I have the Ex Box on my bike, and have had no problems with it, but was considering Boomtubes for my 2007 S4RS. Any input from someone who has heard them both in person? I've run both exhausts, and the Boom Tubes are considerably louder than the Ex-Box. Title: Re: Ex Box questions..... Do you like them, still? Post by: NoisyDante on January 07, 2010, 10:46:22 AM I really like the look of the exbox, stylistically I think it makes a statement, and I like the sound. I purchased my bike with it already installed and ceramic coated black, but it is a mod I would have eventually done had I bought the bike new.
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