midpipe question.

Started by gripgrip, June 07, 2011, 07:26:59 AM

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gripgrip

Gents,
im sure this topic has been touched several times, but i have been out of the country for two months and now im on the train home to boston. obviously the first thing i need to take care of is buying more bike goodies, the mortgage can wait!

i have an 06 s2r800 with arrow mufflers.


im in the market for a mid-pipe, i have sent out a few emails to ca-cycleworks and others. i see the DP midpipe,http://www.ducatiperformance.com/ducati-monster-s2r800s2r1000s4r-high-efficiency-collectors-p-242.html?cPath=22_29_153

but it says its "steel". does anyone have experience with this item? is it actually a ferrous steel or is it stainless?

i have Arrow cans on the bike now, but i desperately need to get rid of the "udder"  im hoping one of you guys can give me some suggestions, or tell me what route you have taken to this modification. i would like to have everything shiny brandy new including the headers if possible, without breaking the bank.

thanks in advance for the help guys!
Matt

dubbedown

Why not the Marving Cat Eliminator? That's what I'm looking at... Monsterparts carries them so delivery will be quick. I've read how the DP midpipe needs to be removed with each oil change, although I heard Ducati also released "version 2" that addresses this.
06 Ducati Monster S2R 800 - wifey
Bitubo damper, Goldlines, Marving midpipe, 14T, CRG LS / Shorty levers, CF rear guard, 3000K HID, Caswell

06 Sport Classic 1000 Mono (one night stand)
Termi CF, DP ECU, DP filter

03 Ducati Monster 620ie (first love)
Termi Ti, PC 3, Open airbox, 14T, SM M3 bar, CRG LS, Pazzo levers, 5000K HID, Cookie1

gripgrip


booger

The Quat-D midpipe looks a little better to me than the Marving, just the way the pipes are routed. Quat-Ds for s2r800/s4r are available from Motowheels.

All exhausts are made from stainless.

WIth that said the full Arrow system would be what I would go for. You can always sell your current slipons to offset the cost, now or later.
Everybody got a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

2001 M900Sie - sold
2006 S2R1000 - sold
2008 HM1100S - sold
2004 998 FE - $old
2007 S4RT
2007 Vespa LX50 aka "Slowey"
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

scduc

Quote from: dubbedown on June 07, 2011, 07:35:52 AM
Why not the Marving Cat Eliminator? That's what I'm looking at... Monsterparts carries them so delivery will be quick. I've read how the DP midpipe needs to be removed with each oil change, although I heard Ducati also released "version 2" that addresses this.

I recieved mine about 2 weeks ago, and I could not be happier. The fit is excellent and shipping was quick.
08' S2R 1K   That was close  damn near lost a $400 hand cart.

$Lindz$

Quote from: bergdoerfer on June 07, 2011, 11:13:00 AM
The Quat-D midpipe looks a little better to me than the Marving, just the way the pipes are routed. Quat-Ds for s2r800/s4r are available from Motowheels.

All exhausts are made from stainless.

WIth that said the full Arrow system would be what I would go for. You can always sell your current slipons to offset the cost, now or later.

+1, Arrow's quality is awesome! If this is a possibility, definitely do this.

booger

Quote from: $Lindz$ on June 07, 2011, 04:57:04 PM
+1, Arrow's quality is awesome! If this is a possibility, definitely do this.

Not necessarily for the quality, which is awesome, but for the sound. Nothing sounds like an S2R with a full Arrow exhaust. Just badass.
Everybody got a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

2001 M900Sie - sold
2006 S2R1000 - sold
2008 HM1100S - sold
2004 998 FE - $old
2007 S4RT
2007 Vespa LX50 aka "Slowey"
2008 BMW R1200 GSA

gripgrip

hey guys, just wanted to let you know i went with the arrow midpipe, or "header" as they refer to it as. I am extremely happy with the decision and the bike sounds much much better, not sure my neighbors will agree with me on that one, but its my bike not theirs.


Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Matt