So, would I be a tosser for wanting a pair of tailgunners on my 696?

[goombah]

Yeah... I've got the Icon Domain 2 Warthog helmet which has a rotary cannon type motif on it:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2009_Icon_Domain_2_Warthog_Helmet_Rubatone_Green.jpg

So I was thinking about getting these for my black 696 after the 1000km break in period:

http://www.tailgunnerexhaust.com/imgphotos/Original_Stealth.jpg

...Question is... would i be a complete and utter wanker? 

[tricolore]

perhaps not a wanker though possibly mistaken for a gun slinging red neck

[bazz20]

perhaps not a wanker though possibly mistaken for a gun slinging red neck

and whats wrong with us gun slinging redneck part of life down here  o by the way the helmet is just too much 

[heatherp]

They certainly look better than what they come with.  Question is - do they sound better?

[bazz20]

[bazz20]

[heatherp]

Oh they are so cute. I've not seen them before.    First clip sounded okay but second one sounded crap on my puter.

[goombah]

well, they're supposed to sound louder and "gruntier"... guess that can't really be a bad thing, can it?

so what's the verdict?  yay or nay?  wonder if i'd have to change anything else like ecu or airfilters or anything...

guess i have a couple of months to decide.

[craigo]

If they fired bullets, maybe.

IMO Quat-D Box is where it's at for the 696



There is an uber 696 exhaust thread here

I know  one thing  with the 696, the stock exhaust sounds crap.

[stopintime]

+1 on wanker


Ok, it's hilarious and good for a laugh, but it's just sooo over the top....   (IMO)

[goombah]

Aren't dukes, and their riders/owners, supposed to be over the top?  This is my first ducati so this is why I'm asking, I mean I know it may come off a little tacky, but it's something different that you just don't see all that often...(probably with good reason  )... Ah maybe I'll come to my senses when it comes time to change cans... or maybe not, either way, there'll be pics 

[stopintime]

Well, I guess it's up to each individual to determine what's over the top and what's not. I have a bike and mods that are just the thing for me, but I realize that some of it will be waaay out there for other riders, especially riders of other brands.

So, whatever makes you proud is what you should get. If you do get those pipes I will be first (or close) in line to congratulate - that's because I like the excitement and individual satisfaction that comes with making the bikes our own.

Please don't let me discourage you

[Betty]

The normal response is 'if you have to ask ...'

But that rarely applies to this place as everybody does something different and a good variety of responses helps to put things into perspective ... that perspective often being the rest of the bike.

I remember thinking 'cool' when I first saw those but then immediately thought 'yeah, it would suit a harley, outlaw type'. Not really the thing for my innocent little bike. But if you have the dark/villain/urban warrior thing going with the whole ensemble ... then maybe it will be what you are looking for. You just want to make sure it is something you can live with day-to-day and won't be too embarrassed by the reactions of onlookers.

As for the wanker think ... when I got my bike I chose the gloss black because I thought the stripe was a bit 'euro wanky' and it was the only solid colour ... opinions and tastes change with time ... but what do I know I have tweety birds stuffed in my exhausts ffs.

[Jukie]

Oh they are so cute. I've not seen them before.    First clip sounded okay but second one sounded crap on my puter.

im with Heather on this one, the second clip sound like crap and the noise was very annoying.

[dragonworld.]

im with Heather on this one, the second clip sound like crap and the noise was very annoying.

Sounds like electrickeral interference, but I'd personally like the pipes locked and loaded with REAL ammo for bloody tailgating car drivers !  Mwwwooaaarrghhhhaahahaa.