ExBox or Boom Tubes?

[Smokescreen]

I have to say, I doubt you'll have a problem running just the FatDuc Mod.  I'm running a KN filter, full Arrow system, and a FatDuc, and I had to trim the Duc to not run too rich.  The bikes aren't SUPER lean stock, they are a little lean, on purpose...  The FatDuc can enrich the mix rather substantially.  Are the BoomTubes so much more open than the full Arrow System?

With the full system I trimmed the Fat and lost a lot of backfiring by moving toward lean.  That should give you an idea how rich my 06 S2R1K was running with the listed mods.  You should be all right.

[He Man]

shhh ill buy the boomtubes off ya if they dont work for you. I have a Rapid bike 3 module!

[NAKID]

FWIW, the set of BoomTubes I have had baffles to start with. I ran NOTHING for fuel enhancement and was totally fine. The only thing I had done was removed the O2 sensor...

[RavnMonster]

I have CF arrows and I love them, but if I didnt already have the arrow pipes i'd get me some boom tubes, they are just bad ass!

[Chchadder]

I love my ExBox, but would trade it for BoomTubes no problem!  Oh yeah, almost forgot...I live in NYC and they are currently trying to ram through some draconian exhaust legislation here... 

[kfmarshall]

FWIW, the set of BoomTubes I have had baffles to start with. I ran NOTHING for fuel enhancement and was totally fine. The only thing I had done was removed the O2 sensor...

So, how much can you baffle the boom tubes?  I love the boom tubes, but I also like my neighbors.  I've heard some videos, but I don't think they really represent the sound.  Can you give me an idea of where the baffled boom tubes rank in terms of say, stock exhaust, udders only, ex-box, arrows, and zards?  Not trying to give you a homework assignment, just curious.

Thanks

[muskrat]

I'm still waiting for someone to post dyno number(s) on the testa boom-tub'd bikes 

I second that.  I want the boomtubes but don't know if I'll give-up the Termis if the power/torque is lost.  anyone?

[duccarlos]

I should be able to post numbers by Monday.

[muskrat]

I should be able to post numbers by Monday.

thanks

[angler]

My boomtubes should be in sometime next week.  I went with the most restrictive baffling, but Mark (Motocreations) said that the baffles are easily removable/interchangeable so I can go with more restriction or less. +1 on talking to Mark.  He is super knowledgeable and not pushy in the slightest.   I posted on another thread that I am going to try and get a professional videographer friend to film the bike with its current system (no udder and cored cans) both sitting still and driving by and then do the same after the boomtube install.  Hopefully all by next weekend......

Well, I got the boomtubes in on Friday and installed them today.  My friend with the video and sound equipment is out of town on a shoot, so no video of the old system.  I did round up a decibel meter and here is what I found:

No udder, cored cans (previous set up):

• idle = 87 dB
• 4500rpm = 101 dB
• 8000rpm = 106 dB

Boomtubes

• idle = 96 dB
  
• 4500rpm = 108 dB
• 8000rpm = 114 dB

I haven't ridden it because the weather was gross here today.  It idles a little slower now, but that is all I can tell you without riding it.  They look great and I'll take some pics once the weather gets a bit better.

[muskrat]

thanks.
will you be getting it dynoed?

[angler]

thanks.
will you be getting it dynoed?

Not any time soon.  Because of the baffling, Mark thinks I won't need anything more than the stock ECU.  If it won't run right, I'll get a reflash and a dyno run.

[duccarlos]

Installed with power commander and airbox. 2005 S2R 800 is now making 75.5 HP at the rear with 55 ft lbs of torque. Sounds awesome.







I'll take better pictures and hopefully video in a few days.

[gOoIe B]

sweet!  I hope this means I can be expecting my package in the next day or 2!  I too have an s2r 800 and I gotta say they look great on your bikes, it builds my anxiety all the more!

[MotoCreations]

(3 sets) of S2R800 and the first S4R (the 2-into-1 exhaust port headers are nice!) set of production BoomTubes go out UPS on Monday.  Then a set for a DS1000 Sport Classic Ducati on Tuesday!  I'm finishing up the exhaust tips and baffles for the latter two systems tonight and Monday morning.  Next up is a set for a HyperMotard enthusiast as well. (and a few more S4RS and "custom build" exhaust systems for a few enthusiasts and a well known Ducati custom builder...)

Thanks folks for the enthusiasm on the BoomTubes -- it is greatly appreciated!  We've had a few hiccups/headaches along the way in making these happen and putting the process into place, but it's all worth it to be honest.  Hopefully our balance between "manufacturing" and still incorporating "hand finished details" truly differentiates us from everyone else out there. (besides the basic design itself)