Two Brothers Black Series Exhaust - Thoughts/Experiences?

[gjsnyc]

Does anyone have this exhaust?  I've always been a fan of the Two Brothers products but have always been put off by the yellow accents on all of their pieces (doesn't quite jive with Monster Red).  The CF pair is specifically the one that i'm eyeing.  Thanks.




http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=9&L3=1051&L4=&item=TWO_005-2490406DV-B_G&name=TWO_BROTHERS_RACING_Ducati_696_Black_Series_V.A.L.E._M-2_Dual_Slip-On_Street_Exhaust_System

[Ahks]

I've seen an endless stream of 2Bros on a Duc? BLASPHEMER!!!

That being said. I think the awesome low toned rumble TwoBros can get out of a Yamaha would be a beautiful compliment to a Duc twin.

Not much help I know. I'd love to see it tho

[gjsnyc]

Pulled the trigger.  $850 all-in, which is about $170 cheaper than I could find anywhere else.  Now I need Spring.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/exhaust_intake_fuel/ducati/two_brothers_racing/ducati_696_2009_m2_vale_dual_slip_on_exhaust.html

[IZ]

$850 for what?!?!  Just the slip ons?

[snowmonster696]

I have the Vance and Hines in black and love them

[Raux]

I have the Vance and Hines in black and love them

i want to see that.. pics please

[gjsnyc]

Yes sir.  Just the slip-ons.

[IZ]

Sorry..I was confused.  You bought the 2 Brothers.  I was thinking you were talking about the Arrow exhaust..the black series.  They were about $300 cheaper. 

[jwoconnor]

I haven't had good luck with 2Bros. exhaust. The slip-ons on my Superhawk and a buddies RC51 had the cast inlets that were not round. This allowed the exhaust to leak around the mid-pipes and moisture would then leave black soot-trails on the pipes. When I asked about this I was told to use high-temp sealer in the joint.   This may or may not still be the case but I am won't chance it again. The inlets on my Arrows are milled and a perfect fit.

[gjsnyc]

We shall see.  My friend has them on his Hawk GT and they sound phenomenal.  I will report back and post pictures once Spring decides to show up in NY.

[Ahks]

if you can get a decent audio clip too that would be awesome 

holiday inn express tip: dont have the camera within 15ft of the pipes :p

[Bad Juju]

I just ordered a CF set of Two Brothers Black Series. They should be here the end of next week - once I get them on I'll post up some pics.

[BlackKat]

I ve seen lots of fitment issues on them as well. They do sound nice, but personally, I can't get by the awful weave pattern...

[ducatiz]

i looked on their website... pics... uch

if ONLY they could make the images SMALLER so my eyes can get a LITTLE more strained..

>whine<

[Bad Juju]

I got them installed last night; there were no issues on installation. The instructions consisted of both sides of one page printed in color and that's really all you need. What was nice was all of the necessary tools for the new hardware was included - 2 different allen-type wrenches, one with a "balled" end that allowed you to tighten the connectors up at an angle, which was really nice.

They are a little bit longer than I expected, I'd prefer a little shorter, but they still look great. The all black color scheme of the Black Series matches my black 696 great. I think they match nicely with the lines of the bike and definitely look better than the stock cans to my eyes.

The exhaust note is a deep, low rumble. Definitely louder at idle than stock, though not annoying. From 2-4k RPM it's like thunder rumbling, and above that it really starts to pick up in volume but maintains a low-mid tone. I can definitely tell a difference in the 5-8k RPM range with respect to power - it's not a large difference, but it certainly puts a bigger smile on my face hearing that exhaust!