New to Riding from Plano, TX =)

[Jasens Deli]

Gracias, amigos!  I've been doing some initial research on exhaust systems.  Narrowed it down to either the Termignoni kit or the Mivv Suono slip-ons.  I know the Termi's come with a race ECU and air filter, so it's a more complete upgrade, but do the ECU and air filter actually make a noticeable difference in performance?  I am a fan of the Mivv Suono look and sound (at least from what they sound like on Youtube videos  ). 

I also read that if you go with any other exhaust setup other than the Termi's, the manufacturer/dealer may void your warranty on engine repairs.  Any truth to that?

Thanks for your help!

- Jasen

[TXGrillGuy]

Spent a few hours last night just cleaning and looking at her in the garage...







Thanks to each one of you for offering your insight and experience in helping me get started.  From finding the right MSF course to suggesting gear, aftermarket shops, and dealers, to having Dax actually come check out the bike with me, I can tell we've got some really good, caring people on this board.  Looking forward to meeting all of you at the next get together!

- Jasen

That's one Sexy Mutha...SHUT YO MOUTH!!! 

[CajunR]

cough cough SC Project cough cough...



 

[muskrat]

The SC's get my vote and are nice, the Mivv's are loud so make sure you hear them first.  I personally don't like the shape of the Termi's on the new Monsters and basically twice the cost of the other options.  As for the warranty, never heard that and don't know anyone on these boards that have had that happen to them.  Sounds like someone's trying to sell their Termi's to me.    I don't have the race ECU or open air box and have slip-ons without any problem whatsoever.  You really wont notice the difference in power gain either.  I have yet to hear of any problems with people just putting on slip-ons on this DFWM chapter.  Hell, some have even made their own pipes.


Ducati 696 Stock vs SC-Project GP-EVO Slip Ons Comparison

[caffeinejunkee]

What's an ECU? 






 

[Mhanis]

My SC Project slip ons:








They get a BIG  from me.


Mark

[AeroGeek]

I love the Termis on my 696.  The bike runs much better after the Termis, race ECU, and air filter install.  It also sounds sooo much better!!! 

[Jasens Deli]

Those SC-Projects are real slick!  I haven't had a chance to hear them yet cuz I'm at work, but they look great.  Where's the best place to buy them?  I saw the the GP-EVO's for $772 including shipping on Motovation.

Oh also, is there a need to remap the ECU and install a high flow filter when installing slip ons or can the bike ride fine with an unaltered stock ECU and filter?

[muskrat]

no need to map anything with SC's on it.  Motivation seems to have the best price and they are in Austin so delivery in just days, not weeks/months. 

[Cher]

I think Ducati stock ECUs are not programmable.

I've heard both the Termis and the SC and both are huge improvements over stock.  I think it will just come down to individual preference.  Maybe you can get together with the forum folks who own both systems and hear them yourself.

[calscrazy]

Glasspacks!! Simply heat them up with a torch. Spray water on the inside. Design a mounting tab. Weld tab on. Mount and let that girl rock!!

[Jasens Deli]

Ah... the decisions...    I've read on some threads that the Termi kit has made a huge difference in improving the rideability of the bike at low speeds (from Termi owners) while a lot of others (non-Termi owners) say installing the race ECU really doesn't do anything for you.  Doesn't the race ECU remap the torque band to help with the chatter of the bike at low RPM's?

[muskrat]

the chatter is a Ducati thing.........14 tooth and done. 

[Mhanis]

As far as I know Motivation is the only place to get them currently. You can hear mine at first convenience though mine is an 1100.


Mark

[andym]

I have the Termies on mine, as AeroGeek said they smooth out the low rev range, mine was very jumpy around 4500 revs before them.  The ECU will also increase the rev limiter. I have not ridden one with just slip-on's so I can not comment on if they make the same improvements.

I had the 14 tooth front sprocket installed after about 600 miles, this helped with initial pickup. I have just replaced the chain so I have gone back to 15 in the front and up to 48 at the rear.