Exhaust Options?

[mindiraser]

I know this has been attacked a million time but in searching I was not able to get the comparisons I'm considering.

I have a 2013 Monster 1100 EVO and I really like how the rear wheel is cleaned up by the Boom Tube and QD exhausts. I have also considered putting on an undertail Termi from the 1100s models.

My question is, of the boom tubes and QD, which one have you had experience with (if any)? Would you recommend one over the other?

My buddy owns Houston Superbikes and has offered me the QD exhaust for $1100 (not sure if they can be found cheaper).

Opinions are GREATLY appreciated.

[EEL]

I think I'm uniquely qualified to help you on this one. I owned an s2r 800 with boomtubes and currently own a 2012 M1100 evo.

First, boomtubes.

Good looking exhaust but sound can be a little raspy. In my opinion it's a bit hard to tune. If you are ok with sound halfway between a harley and a ducati you're on the right track.

You will lose some power (or specifically you won't gain much) , even after dyno tuning you might be hair above stock.

You bike will handle better. I noticed the centralized mass (or lack of)  of the boomtubes immediately on the first ride.

Mark is a busy man and lead times vary. Might be a really long time before you get yours.

It was a decent exhaust overall but I missed the booming note of the ducati.

For the qd are you talking about the exbox or the high mounts? I had an exbox briefly on my S2R800 and can provide you with some input

The evo motor is pretty much to the limit of the 2v valve train. I can't emphasize how important proper fueling is so expect an ecu flash and PC-V for good operation. Even with just an exhaust mod.

If you want other options to open up the wheel

Consider shift tech. This can be run without the passenger pegs



I personally run an sc project gp m2 but that requires either the passenger pegs or in my case an evotech bracket

Here is what mine looks like.  It's slightly less exposed of a wheel but a great slip on. It's loud but not too loud. Either that or my hearing has been shot by riding with boomtubes for 5 years 

[mickb]

Just to add my tuppence worth, I have had boom-tubes on my 2009 1100S for about 4 years now. They're extremely light, clean up the back-end, and sound like the dogs, but make sure you don't forget the ear-plugs (& that's with baffles installed!).

However, in terms of dealing with Moto-creations, thats a different issue altogether. There's some horror stories out there, & I had issues with losing the baffles, & ended up reusing the ones from my termis, as I couldn't get any response from Mark on replacements.

Being UK-based, it complicates things for me, & I think I would only deal with them if I was close enough to visit in person, but thats just my opinion.....

[Anchorism]

Ive not owned either but as a visual preferance, boom tubes all the way!  The QD is interesting and different from stock, but it just puts a crap ton of clutter under the bike.  The boom tubes really do clean up the look of the bike very well.  Other than that I hear nothing but great things from the boom tubes guys!

[EEL]

Just to add my tuppence worth, I have had boom-tubes on my 2009 1100S for about 4 years now. They're extremely light, clean up the back-end, and sound like the dogs, but make sure you don't forget the ear-plugs (& that's with baffles installed!).

However, in terms of dealing with Moto-creations, thats a different issue altogether. There's some horror stories out there, & I had issues with losing the baffles, & ended up reusing the ones from my termis, as I couldn't get any response from Mark on replacements.

Being UK-based, it complicates things for me, & I think I would only deal with them if I was close enough to visit in person, but thats just my opinion.....

I will second this.  I had to send back mine 2 times because of fitment issues but again, I was an early adopter. He's probably worked the kinks out by now.  My opinion buy a slip on for half the price and spend the money on power commander, suspension,  ecu,  and other things that make your bike more enjoyable and rideable.