| Author | Message | ||
     Bizkit |
I was wondering if anyone was in the SF Bay Area with a modified exhaust. I have a XB9R and am trying to find an exhaust, well just a slip-on, not a complete system. I want to hear the exhaust in person...youtube just isn't cutting it anymore. I am particularly interested in Drummer, D and D, Special OPS and Jardine. If you have these, or one that you think I should hear, I want to meet up! Thanks... | ||
| Jraice |
Stick to drummer and Special ops... DD and Jardine have some weak points in the curve, all four will benefit from retuning your fuel but the drummer and special ops work great stock or modded, also D and D is very expensive and Jardine has some quality issues. Overall I belive drummer is one of the best out there from my research, Voodoo is also nice (not available right now, taking a month off). They all sound amazing  . Just get one and be surprised! | ||
| Bizkit |
Thanks- great advice. I heard that the brackets break often with the Jardine too. Is Voodoo the same idea as Special OPS? I looked Voodoo up on the internet but why are they taking a month off? Is it something about product quality? A recall type thing? | ||
| Jraice |
Yes voodoo and one of the drummer models is just like the special ops, voodoo even has info on DIY exhausts. And no its not quality control its his wife recovering from surgery and its only a job on the side for him so he has to take a short break... But drummer is probably just as good, not sure which use the valve, if thats a problem, but should be easy to look up. | ||
| Froggy |
Voodoo is a new pipe, it only recently appeared on here. I honestly know nothing about it, so I can't say anything about it yet. Jardine is the cheapest pipe, but you get what you pay for. Poor fitmint, needs constant repacking. Special ops and Drummer are nice. Special ops is cheaper and retains the valve, drummer does not use the valve, but that does not matter as you have a XB9. You will be happy with either one. The race pipe if you can find one is another excellent pipe. It is a little quieter than the Drummer, but has a nasty flat spot in the power curve right at 3000-4000 rpm (on XB12 at least). Read the exhaust shootout on American Sport Bike | ||
| Svtcali2000 |
I live in sunnyvale and I have the special ops set up on my 08 XB12Ss. | ||
| Jraice |
Svtcali! Whenever I get a buell we have to meet up, Ill buy you some coffee and we can do some riding, just so I can hear that pipe! One of the first things I want to get for the buell, when I pick a buell up that is, is a pipe. Hate the lawn mower sound. Probably either drummer or special ops but I like that the SO's uses the valve and also I believe its a lot cheaper... Doesnt seem to look as nice as the drummer though when all finished... But its underslung so who cares? | ||
| Firemanjim |
Come on by our shop at Infineon, we have multiple bikes at any one time with several different mufflers. | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
I'm in Pittsburg and have the drummer. If you want to hear it or go riding sometime just give me a shout. If your in the city I might even come out that way if it ever stops raining... | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
Jim, what's your website again? Can't find it on my favs list. | ||
| Bizkit |
2008xb12scg - I am in the city. right off great highway in the sunset district. i hear ya with the rain...bummer. id love to go for a ride when it clears up for sure. im not sure how the whole information thing works on this site. should i send you a private email to get something planned??? | ||
| Bizkit |
svtcali2000 - ill be in the sunnyvale area the weekend of march 28 and 29. if that works for you, id love to hear your special ops! thanks to everybody for helpin me out. you guys are awesome | ||
| Svtcali2000 |
Jraice - Sounds good! Let me know when you get your buell. Bizkit - Im pretty sure I don't have much going on March 28 - 29 send me a message and we can set something up. } | ||
| Jraice |
Will do... Most likely test riding a used XB12R on Saturday, as well as possibly a KTM Duke 690 and a Triumph Street Triple (other two bikes I was looking into but duke is not good enough for longer rides and ST is a bit on the fast side, I want power but not speed). Cant find anyplace with a demo XB12Ss or XB12Scg, and dont want to ride a brand new one for the demo but atleast Ill know from the XB12R whether or not I like the main idea of a buell (AKA, the engine) and then I can try and find other bikes to ride that are lightnings or just go sit on both some more and decide, either way (Ss or Scg) I think Ill be happy. And if the 12 just feels really fast I may test out an XB9SX but I think the 12 is the way to go, I still want power and even the 12 is said to be wimpy in the straights compared to my R6 which is just to high strung, high reving and fast. | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
Bizkit to sned a pm just click on my name to the right and on the bottom left of the page it will say click here to send private message to (name) as far as going for a ride sometime I'm of wednsdays and sundays so anytime just let me know if I'm not with the kids I'm down for a ride... | ||
| Mbxb12scg |
For the SF Bay Area riders....found this on BARF.. The Return of the SCC Sportbike night ... new location!! (March 11th) Sport Bike Night Santa Clara Cycle Accessories would like to announce the first Sport Bike Night of 2009 at a new location: Hooters, located at 1555 South Bascom Ave. in Cambell. Hooters is a long time sponsor in A.M.A road racing and Santa Clara Cycle would like to support those that support the sport. Join us for a fun evening of motorcycle videos, free raffle prizes, music, food and Hooters. Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-? at Hooters in Campbell. Brought to you by Santa Clara Cycle Accessories I'm planning on heading over there around 6:30-7:00 to check it out. It would be nice to see a few other Buell's there! | ||
| Jraice |
Have a lot of work to get caught up on but I am going to see about going just for an hour or so around 7, have somewhere to be at 815 and was going to bike anyways... | ||
| Jraice |
About 95 percent sure Ill be there now, a little before 7. Young looking guy, (17), short dark hair, 2005 Yamaha R6 Raven (Black bike for those that dont know Yami's)... Ill keep my eyes out for an Scg or other buells! And if anybody wants a chance to ride the R6 be my guest, I have been dying to ride some more buells before I buy an XB12Ss, I have a good bit of miles under my belt on various bikes (for my age) and am not all about wheelies and stoppies and triple digit speeds, just a cruise around town would be killer. | ||
| Jraice |
On my way! | ||
| Bizkit |
man - so bummed i missed it. got caught up at work. is there anything else like that going on again soon? | ||
| Jraice |
Fun time! Had to leave around 7:45, seemed like that was right around when the scene was really picking up but it was still pretty packed and interesting. Met Matt and saw some other familiar faces from various rides and repairs. | ||
| Deanh8 |
Im in the san jose area and have a micron on my XB9 | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
Sorry I missed you guys at that barf thing. I didn't go online for a minute and wissed the post... | ||
| Bizkit |
svtcali2000 - I sent you a private message, but not sure if it worked. I will definitely be in your area on March 28 and 29. If you are able to meet up, that would be great. I can meet you anywhere at any time. |
