Muffler of Choice?

[fastford111]

i have a yoshi on my rsv1000 it sounds sweet nice and deep it was 600 notes dont like the end caps on micron cans they stick out to much

[James Deuce]

The Zrex gets a Neptune next week. I hope that it sounds as good as the Kerker. Even a longer wait on these than the Scorpions, Zed...

And if it doesn't sound as good tell Mark and he'll change.

You should just tell him you want it to sound like the Kerker.

[Hoon]

Micron titanium race oval can gets my vote!!

[Zed]

I have fitted a set of Scorpion Titanium mufflers to my 1400 and am pretty happy with the sound and finish as long as you peel that horrible stuck on logo off. It's bound to lift of as the pipe gets older anyway and then you are left with a hard blob of adehsive. Get it off before you run them.
As happy as I am with the pipes my first choice would be the Micron Titanium.

Your Scorpions are a nice look...the titanium blue fits in nicely with your paintjob! I'm after a similar look, and Micron does some in red as per the pic I posted.

[Zed]

$449 for the muffler, and $50 for the connector pipe. Mine is in brushed Stainless and an oval. I can confirm that the top end was markedly improved, and there was a little mid-range dip that went away.

Mark is also a top bloke and dropped me off and picked me up to/from work when he did the job. Obviously not an option in Auckland, but it goes to show what sort of business he runs.

Thanks Jim, I actually just received the following email from him:

Hi Mathew,
Thanks for your inquiry.
We would need your original muffler sent down to us to measure up.
We would pay the courier costs both ways.
The cost of the oval polished or brushed stainless double outlet muffler is $765.00 inc gst & link pipe.
We could have it completed in 7-10 days.
The titanium mufflers are under development but a few months off yet.
You will get in power through mid range & a nice deep throaty sound.

Best regards
Mark De Wijk
Neptune Specialized Products
www.neptunemufflers.co.nz
Ph 0064 4 9736699
Fax 0064 4 9736159
Cell 027 2729209

I may well consider this option? Will keep you posted on this thread.

[wkid_one]

Yeah - I like the Microns as said before.

Would go Akropovic if money was no object.

Ideally you would want the Micron Pipes with the Serpent pipes - wicked believe me!



Micron do all these colours



I had the large centre one on the R1.

Had alloy Two Bros on the VTR, shit quality, and worst of all, they needed constant buffing/polishing as they dull hell quick. Then went to the Stainless Scorpians - which had nice quality and sound (stickers peel off tho).

Here are some 600F's with Microns on

[wkid_one]

Scorpian also do the coloured pipes




Here an Ackrapovic pipe for the Honda



Or you could go Arrow



Or you could go more exotic and go Blue Flame

[Lou Girardin]

I have a great opportunity through my current insurance claim to choose any muffler (slip on) I want within NZ$1000 price range. So based on price and availability I am considering titanium Micron, Arrow, and Scorpion cans (in that order). I would prefer a Yoshimura but have been told that the wait is 12+ weeks

If anyone owns or has owned any of these brands I would be most interested in your opinion? Thanks.


Zed

I think we have some Microns at cost for CBR's, call me on 3007500

[Zed]

I think we have some Microns at cost for CBR's, call me on 3007500

Is that during working hours Lou?

Do you have a good range in stock or do you have to order in?

[LB]

Hi Zed.

I had a Neptune on my R1150R, have them on my 800 and will be getting them fitted to my 1000 shortly.

I agree with Jim, Mark is a top bloke with a great product.

I like the way you can choose your style, and they have a metal badge, not a sticker.

[Coldkiwi]

mmm... akrapovics....

but has someone covered the basic question about WHY does Zed have this insurance cash to spend???

[Cajun]

CK look here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=3629

a few orclanders decided to escort me out of orcland(most likey to see the back of me out of there city), FF took us down 22, did 1/4 of it, but then did a turn off, and then FF decided his bike like the look of a bank, and get going again about 2 mins down the road, Zed loses the rear, the road was a little damp. nothing major.

Even gave MR a go on me k4

[Zed]

mmm... akrapovics....

but has someone covered the basic question about WHY does Zed have this insurance cash to spend???

Have you been away CK?

I binned my bike into a country drain ripping off the same indicator as before, the LH mirror, and slightly denting the muffler & tank. Doing the insurance thing and everything is being replaced new!

Been without 2-wheels for over a week now - it sux.


Zed

[vifferman]

I was in red baron last week and saw the XV1700. Now if the Arrow is a mortar then the standard muffler on the road warrior is a howitzer. The sales guy called it the hot water cylinder.

Must've been a different sales guy to the one I was talking to about a year ago - he reckoned it was one of those rocket launching pods.

By the way, Zed - are you making sure all your prospective 'mufflers' are road legal? It would be a nuisance if you bought summat then couldn't get a warrant...

[merv]

Have you been away CK?

I binned my bike into a country drain ripping off the same indicator as before, the LH mirror, and slightly denting the muffler & tank. Doing the insurance thing and everything is being replaced new!

Been without 2-wheels for over a week now - it sux.


Zed

Sorry to hear it. Never caught up with this having been away in Darwin that week and too many threads to read. When I first read this thread today I was wondering why you were into an insurance claim.