A question about cans/mufflers again - Anywhere with recordings?

**WildBoarMouse** · 15th August 2006, 08:54

I need a new can/muffler for the CBR600 and I'm having trouble finding information/audio on what all the different models/makes sound like!

I know this question has been asked before but I've not had any luck finding useful info about this on the forum.

What I'd like is to find a few more websites with recorded sounds of the different models available.

Scorpian have quite a good little setup but they don't have the 600 F2
http://www.scorpion-exhausts.com/Bikes/soundzone.php

Sure I can describe what I'm after, but I'll never know what it's really like until it's actually on the bike... by then it's too late if i don't like it.

Any suggestions please?

**SimJen** · 15th August 2006, 09:01

Just get a pipe that delivers a good power increase and is not an all out race pipe. You'll get used to the sound, or get earplugs

**WildBoarMouse** · 15th August 2006, 09:33

This is very true

Something that isn't loud over the entire rev range is all good. I'd rather the neighbours not dislike me as a result of idling the bike for a minute at 6am

**SimJen** · 15th August 2006, 09:48

You may have to move otherwise

**James Deuce** · 15th August 2006, 09:59

I've got a Micron Alpha on my Z750. It's really quiet at idle, not much louder than stock. It screams at higher RPM.

**GR81** · 15th August 2006, 10:00

i have an Arrow CF can on my F2.
let me know if you wanna catch up sometime and have a listen.
im also keen to measure your ventura bracket also to see if itll fit around my indicators seeing as they have to make them up now

(ill be on the ATNR if you wanna catch up)

**petesmeats** · 15th August 2006, 10:08

Ive got a neptune pipe on my 87 cbr600 and it sounds really cool without being too loud... Came with the bike but my 87 cbr now sounds better than my mates 2001 cbr 600... Pity about the rest of the bike that i have though... Stupid piece of shite. Hanging out to upgrade (maybe at the end of the year) Oh yeah and Neptune also has a website... http://www.neptunemufflers.co.nz/gallery.htm

**WildBoarMouse** · 15th August 2006, 15:41

There are a few good suggestions here... Does anyone have audio recordings?

GR81, you'll have to wait till the bike is out of the shop to measure things up, but not a problem otherwise.

Is there an NZ shop site with pictures and pricings for these mufflers?

EDIT: apparently Neptune don't do exhausts for the F2's any more.

**GR81** · 15th August 2006, 15:47

Originally Posted by WildBoarMouse

...Does anyone have audio recordings?

http://gr81.orcon.net.nz/cbr600/cbr600f2_small.wmv
give that a try

**WildBoarMouse** · 15th August 2006, 15:52

Originally Posted by GR81

http://gr81.orcon.net.nz/cbr600/cbr600f2_small.wmv
give that a try

Dude, you're a legend... perfect. Where can I get one, and how much do they cost, are the next questions

**GR81** · 15th August 2006, 16:02

mine was on there when i purchased the bike.

i think i remember seeing an Arrow Exhaust display stand at Cycletreads when i was there the other day.

not cheap from what i gather tho.

**WildBoarMouse** · 15th August 2006, 16:14

Son of a bitch!

Arrow no longer make a muffler for the CBR600F2. They make one for the F3 but that's it... and Eurobike don't think they're compatible fittings as it would have listed the same model muffler for both the F2 & F3 if that were the case. They were bloody helpful on the phone...

Scorpian make one, and it's possible to get one in with an 8-14 week lead time... but after hearing the Arrow... GR81!!! I'll swap you my pack rack for your muffler?!

Who would have an old Arrow system around these days???

**GR81** · 15th August 2006, 16:24

ya dreamin! hehe

i cant see why you couldnt get an F3 can and get someone to make up a fitting to use on the F2

**WildBoarMouse** · 15th August 2006, 16:30

Okay, the good buggers at Cycletreads are looking in to it for me.

The Scorpian muffler (HA52) fits F2-F3. The Arrow muffler fits 1999-2000. Isn't the F3 covered by that 99-00 range? If so, then the Arrow muffler might fit the earlier bike...

GR81, is the muffler a slip-on or a bolt-on? I never paid much attention to my one.

EDIT: I'm guessing it could cost quite a bit to get the thing modded...