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Title: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: S4RSSS on June 01, 2008, 06:28:42 PM
It was a gorgeous day up in the northern CA hills and I came across the black twin to my pearl RS. Met the owner and he's also on DMF I believe, but sorry I forgot to ask you for your forum name, "Bill". (It was a pleasure to meet you  [thumbsup])

Here are some shots from my mobile. The thing that stands out is that we both have the Termi shorty pipe. The black one has the Quat-D midpipe + DP ECU while mine is still slipped onto the udder with DP ECU + PC3. And for those of you who are wondering how the Shorty + midpipe sounds compared to the udder, it sounds SWEET!! I'm defintely getting one now that I've heard it in person. And cosmetically, the whole combo looks way better in person than from photographs (especially one taken from a mobile). The craftsmanship on the Quat-D midpipe looks very well made. I'm definitely going to put an order for one, even though it's going to cost me the $300 or so PLUS another $300 for the custom map again  [bang]. But just from hearing the difference in sound (louder and throatier), and obvious weight savings, it's worth it to me.


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/go_johnny_go/ducati/twins1.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/go_johnny_go/ducati/twins3.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/go_johnny_go/ducati/twins5.jpg)
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: x136 on June 01, 2008, 06:34:42 PM
Very nice, the both of 'em.

Were you up around route 128? If so, I probably saw you. It was a Ducati-fest (Monster and otherwise) out there today.
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: S4RSSS on June 01, 2008, 06:37:20 PM
Quote from: x136 on June 01, 2008, 06:34:42 PM
Very nice, the both of 'em.

Were you up around route 128? If so, I probably saw you. It was a Ducati-fest (Monster and otherwise) out there today.

No, this was at La Honda/Woodside by "Alice's", where 84 and 35 intersect.
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 01, 2008, 06:45:56 PM
Love the S4Rss .....but the white pearl still gives me a "woody" so to speak. I had black Porsches and BMWs but for the S4Rs it must be WHITE !
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: lazarus7 on June 01, 2008, 07:19:11 PM
man i love the look of that shorty but the udder is killing me....
going to make a pipe choice for my new s4rs soon,
how does that termi shorty mount up to the quat d midpipe...?
is it a clean install?
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: LA on June 02, 2008, 09:38:44 AM
Both bikes are beauts! [thumbsup]

Would love to see a post of the power curves for the Shorty DP/PCM ecu when you recal.

(Black's Best)

LA
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: R_usty on June 02, 2008, 06:35:36 PM
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 01, 2008, 06:45:56 PM
Love the S4Rss .....but the white pearl still gives me a "woody" so to speak. I had black Porsches and BMWs but for the S4Rs it must be WHITE !

I too love the Pearl which is why I bought one!

Only thing I hated was the white wheels - Pearl bike/white wheels, don't match! So I painted my wheels black - Much better AND I don't have to clean them every day!
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on June 02, 2008, 10:39:42 PM
Very interesting. Sweet bikes.
Yes,,, I would like to hear more on this Mid Pipe/Termi Shortie combo. I have the Shortie on my Udder(CAT removed) & the only knock I have againest this is  "THE SOUND" Doesnt sound near as good as my Zards, or the full Termi's I am sure.

Some Dyno #s would be nice to see as well.
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: CountGreffi on June 03, 2008, 05:44:53 AM
Who has that black bike? I like the blinks in the front. What kind are those? If anyone can help me, that'd be much appreciated.
cg
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on June 03, 2008, 07:57:39 AM
Those look identical to mine. I got mine off Ebay.
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: S4RSSS on June 03, 2008, 10:30:21 AM
Quote from: CountGreffi on June 03, 2008, 05:44:53 AM
Who has that black bike? I like the blinks in the front. What kind are those? If anyone can help me, that'd be much appreciated.
cg

the black one is not mine, but those signals looked very similar to mine in shape but they were about twice as big. here's mine and they are LED....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/go_johnny_go/IMG_0005.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/go_johnny_go/IMG_0006.jpg)
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: Black Eagle on June 03, 2008, 03:24:21 PM
I'm the owner of the Black S4RS "Aquila Nera" that was at 35/84 last Sunday. It was good to meet you too S4RSSS. Your bike is awesome. I really like the CycleCat clip-ons, tail chop, signals, bad-ass pearlescent white paint, etc. Somebody asked about the front turn signals; they are DP LED front and rear. I also have the Heavy Cycles (Petaluma, CA) LED tail light assembly. It's very bright. I have the DP ECU along with the Quat-D mid-pipe connected to the DP Termi shortie. I working on a way to make the CF blend into the mid-pipe assembly; since the shortie was designed to match the "udder". This mod drops some significant weight from the underside of the bike as well. Looking forward
to seeing more Monsters up at the "crossroads" soon!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on June 03, 2008, 03:58:20 PM
Black Eagle,,, glad your on board. Be prepared to be bombarded with exhaust questions. Probably from me  ;D

Would U have any close up Pics of that set-up U have ? A Pic of the connection would be nice. Plus. Post a Pic of that baby on the Bikes of DMF thread.

Cheers

JDS
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: S4RSSS on June 03, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
Welcome Black Eagle and Aquila Nera.  [beer]
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: lazarus7 on June 03, 2008, 06:33:44 PM
welcome black eagle.....
PLEASE post some detailed pics of the shorty/ midpipe junction...!!!!
im going to make a pipe choice very soon as im nearing my break-in period
and am either going full arrow, full termi, or that setup you have....
would love to see how clean it is....?
thanks and welcome.:)
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: arai_speed on June 03, 2008, 10:16:59 PM
Sweet bikes, I too would love to see some detail shots of that mid-pipe set up.

it looks f-n awesome!
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: otter1 on June 04, 2008, 07:30:45 AM
Where can these exhausts be purchased?
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: Capt baz on June 04, 2008, 08:39:51 AM
that bike in either color is beautiful. if looking at both on the showroom floor, & having to make a final choice would be difficult. money is not a problem......so .....both. [coffee]
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: lazarus7 on June 04, 2008, 12:33:40 PM
quat d midpipe....:

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ADUC0190002/Exhaust/ADUC0190002.html

termi shorty...:

http://www.ducati.com/shop/product.jsp?catid=cat960127&prodid=prod920106
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: Black Eagle on June 04, 2008, 02:58:43 PM
I purchased mine from MotoWheels in Sacramento, CA. Good customer
service in my personal experience.

  QD EXHAUST Mid-pipe: S4RS/ S4R '07+
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quat-D exhaust sytem for S4RS and 07+ S4R. Made In Italy.

Designed so you can build your own set-up. The stainless steel mid-pipe is designed to be used with the OEM  Mufflers or most aftermarket slip on systems. This is high quality midpipe that looks good and will drop considerable weight from the motorcycle while improving exhaust flow.

Links to more pictures

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/QuatD/IMG_0844.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/QuatD/IMG_0846.jpg

Sale Price: $425.00
List Price: $499.00
You Save: $74.00

Mfg. Part No.: ADUC0190002
Dimensions: 28.0 in. x 16.0 in. x 14.0 in.
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: lazarus7 on June 04, 2008, 04:58:41 PM
blackeagle, thanks for the pics....
im familiar with the midpipe,
what im interested in looking at is the actual union of the quat-d and the termi shorty...
how obnoxious does it look in person without a shroud or cover....
you said you were looking into carbon, etc, to cover that joint,
id like to see what it looks like now....
thank you again for what you HAVE posted....
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: jesse370 on June 04, 2008, 08:46:22 PM
nice bike man....

I got a pearl too.....mines got the DP kit, set to loud [evil]
Title: Re: S4RS: White v. Black (pics)
Post by: Black Eagle on June 06, 2008, 02:45:11 PM
Lazarus7,

The "other" DML had links to photos of the Termi Shortie. Search on "Termi Shorty" or "Termi Shortie" if you wish. As I said previously, the CF housing is
cut to conform to the "udder"; as a result when you connect to a mid-pipe and
eliminate the udder, then the housing has a slightly curved  opening facing down and forward. This means the housing <will> catch some air turbulence when you
are at speed. I can still reach warp speed 9, no problem. Also, this is not necessarily a bad thing since I noticed the CF starting to "cook" a little. I solved that problem by lining the upper and lower inside of the CF housing with some adhesive-backed heat reflecting tape. Worked perfectly. The short exhaust portion slides right onto the mid-pipe connection. Good weld alignments. The
short exhaust <without> the housing is IMHO indeed fugly, but then beauty is in the eye of the beholder....maybe someone else will think it's "industrial".....