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Title: Akrapovic on a 2010 M1100 abs Post by: Desertbilly on October 03, 2010, 07:24:25 PM I put an Akrapovic exhaust on my 2010 M1100 abs today, an have attached a video below, of what the bike sounds like in the four phases: stock, headers, baffles in and baffles out.
I left the baffles out at the end. The system sounds pretty good -- full, mellow, strong, not boomy or bappy. At 50 mph and above, in the windstream, it sounds fantastic. From 20 to 35 it's a little loud, but I don't think too loud. I may ride if for a week or two and then try a week or two with the baffles in. It was not as loud as my brother's old GT1000 with the full Termi system without baffles. The installation was easy. Most of the fittings were perfect. The right hanger-to-band alignment wasn't perfect, but still fit easily once it was tightened down. I ordered it from Revzilla, for about $1,040. Looks and sound are subjective, of course, but I liked it a lot and would be very surprised if anyone installed it and didn't like it. It's not cheap, but it's less than the Termi's. I did not want the CF Termi's, and just couldn't bring myself to pay for the Titanium Termi's. I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly the engine ran after the installation. There were a few decel pops, but mainly when engine braking down a hill. Overall, I'd say it ran great. I'll put the video of the sound at different stages, as well as a picture. I was pretty happy with the look. I'm happy with the package, and would buy Akrapovic again. Akrapovic muffler on Monster 1100 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cT-upzMd8Y#normal) (http://jettanderson.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2010-Monster/P1010209/1032925594_q4jGR-XL.jpg) Title: Re: Akrapovic on a 2010 M1100 abs Post by: muskrat on October 03, 2010, 07:46:20 PM they look great but sound exquisite.
Title: Re: Akrapovic on a 2010 M1100 abs Post by: IZ on October 03, 2010, 11:09:54 PM [thumbsup]
I've got the same bike. Your reaction was similar to mine when I installed the SIL pipes on my 620. My wife freaked out and ran out of the house though the first time I revved it! [evil] I wish I videotaped that! I think you'll get sick of the baffles back in there pretty quick. ;) Lookin' good! Title: Re: Akrapovic on a 2010 M1100 abs Post by: Desertbilly on October 04, 2010, 08:10:58 AM It occurred to me after I put in the video, that the camcorder has automatic level setting on it's microphones, so the sound level sounds similar in all four scenarios (unless you notice someone yelling in the background.) Of course, they're not the same.
I wonder if I still have that old sound-pressure meter from Radio Shack. That would be interesting, if I did this again. Title: Re: Akrapovic on a 2010 M1100 abs Post by: arai_speed on October 04, 2010, 10:15:40 AM Those look and sound soooo bad ass! Wow
Title: Re: Akrapovic on a 2010 M1100 abs Post by: Duc796canada on October 05, 2010, 04:34:45 PM Look great, yeah the video never seems to give the full effect. They actually complement the stock licence plate holder, a tail tidy would have them sticking to far out! A buddy Akras on his crossplane Yamaha R1, sounds like a Ducati!! [thumbsup] Where I live, the city has passed a bylaw for motorcycle noise, so I will be leaving the baffles in on my Leo Vince!
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