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Sweenyboy76
| | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 07:43 pm: | 
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All stock. Only mods are tail light from XBLIGHTS and fender eliminator.
RB |
Sweenyboy76
| | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 07:56 pm: |
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My exhaust got installed today. After a couple hundred miles I will get it re-dynoed
RB |
Blake
| | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 10:17 pm: |
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That's a Superflow interpretation aimed at producing results equivalent to what a Dynojet would report. As with all such dyno test results, they are best used to gage the effects of modifications and/or tuning on a specific machine, not as absolute measures of performance.
Will be interesting to see the performance after Drumification. |
Blake
| | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 10:19 pm: |
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Additionally, I don't see any evidence that the results were factored to standard atmosphere performance (SAE, STD, DIN or the like). If not, then a cool day and a cool dyno room could elevate the actual performance and without appropriate factoring it could well be in the 140 RWHP range. |
Jerseyguy
| | Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 10:30 am: |
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Blake, I have the DynoJet files for my 7 stock runs at Liberty. By changing just the correction factor from SAE to STD I can "gain" 4 to 5 HP. I noticed in previous posts by folks that are no longer with us, that they used STD. Let the buyer beware.
For the zillionth time, it's only the relative numbers under exactly the same conditions that sort of count. Achieving exactly the same conditions is not that easy, even on the same dyno. Look back on this thread on how my numbers dropped on every consecutive run and the bike never moved off the dyno. The dyno is just one tool, albeit a decent one, for getting the best ride. Arguing a couple of HP one way or the other, especially from different dynos, is really just a pointless academic pursuit in my view.
Regarding our Drummers, it appears that there is a significant, even gain across the board on the units shipped to date. As more systems hit the road, we'll get a better picture of the real world experience as well as the expected HP/TQ improvement. Hopefully in time we will have hundreds, if not thousands of satisfied customers like our XB line. |
P_squared
| | Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 12:06 pm: |
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As more systems hit the road, we'll get a better picture of the real world experience...
I'll report on Friday when the delivery man shows up. Just gave Kevin my cc info and now I'm impatiently waiting for it to arrive. 
That’s 4 to TX so far. |
Carbonbigfoot
| | Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 12:47 pm: |
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Will be interesting to see the performance after Drumification
I like it. Drumification....
Rob |
Sweenyboy76
| | Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 06:11 pm: |
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Or how about Drumified, thats what one the guys at work said I did to my bike.
RB
(Message edited by sweenyboy76 on March 30, 2009) |
Sweenyboy76
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 07:54 pm: |
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OOOhhhh!!! All I got to say is this thing is freakin awesome!!!
RB |
07xb12ss
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 07:59 pm: |
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P_squared let me know when you get yours on - I wanna come hear it |
Cutty72
| | Posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 01:15 pm: |
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wow... put it on last night and internet vids do NOT do this pipe justice.
Can't wait for it to warm up some so I can go ride. |
Jmr1283
| | Posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 03:39 pm: |
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hey who long is it taking to get a drummer for u guys?
ive put my self on the list but my riding season is very short. |
Teach
| | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 11:28 am: |
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Anybody have before and after dyno runs? |
Carbonbigfoot
| | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 12:04 pm: |
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Best to Best, before and after.
R |
Teach
| | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:04 pm: |
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That looks like some really nice gains throughout the rpm range plus the great sound and looks.... |
P_squared
| | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 09:58 am: |
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Kevin shipped mine out on 04/03. I received it yesterday on 4/08. So 5 days from Kevin's shop to TX if we don't count Sunday. Bubble wrap, tape & peanuts made sure it got here in 1 piece with no damage.
The pipe looks N I C E in the flesh.
Removing the stock exhaust is fairly straightforward.
Install of the Drummer took me longer than 'normal' due to having too much fun 'playing' in my garage, but it's very straightforward if anyone is wondering.
Kevin's tip of loosening the right side controls came in handy, as it greatly eased the final install.
Sound is loud & deep. If you're in an area with aggressive noise enforcement, you will very likely get pulled over with this pipe. If you're in TX and aren't worried about aggressive noise enforcement, then no worries.
My wife made me fire it up last night in the garage after install so she could hear it. Now she wants a Drummer for her XB9. 
It'll be a little while until I can get some good riding impressions, since my in-laws are visiting until next week, but overall, here's my 'grading' for Kevin's work:
Communications: A+
Shipping: A+
Craftsmanship: A+
Ease of install: A+
Sound: A+ |
Carbonbigfoot
| | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 12:20 pm: |
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I disagree on the getting pulled over part.
It sounds loud as **** when you're sitting on the bike, but when it drives by, or idling from a distance, you can hear it but it's not obnoxious. Because it's such a deep sound it projects and travels, but it's not really all that loud.
I LOVE IT!
+1 on all the A+'s from my experience.
Rob |
Kds1
| | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 12:27 pm: |
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thanks for the good words guys, and you deserve credit yourselves so heres my .02 cents...
all my customers A+
Kevin
www.kdfab.com |
Ds_tiger
| | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 01:13 pm: |
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Awwwwwww!!!
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Carbonbigfoot
| | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 01:26 pm: |
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kumbaya, mlord, kumbaya!
R |
Jmr1283
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 01:32 pm: |
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got the call, i thought it was goin to be months before i would hear anything. but monday is the day its getting payed for and shipped.
do the drummers all come black or is there a option for having it just stainless?
I think i want it stainless. but im unsure! damn options!
i want to show off the handy work, stainless steel with kevins welds look perfect. well hope u understand what i mean. ill have to think about it. somemore
off to ride |
Carbonbigfoot
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 01:42 pm: |
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I think they looks better black. There's not enough other stainless to hook it all together.
R |
Jmr1283
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 04:33 pm: |
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yah i was thinkin that also, i could always strip it and polish it later on.
i wouldnt mind lookin at both at about 5 ft away. |
Carbonbigfoot
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 04:41 pm: |
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The first time you hit the start button all else fades into the background...
BLAMbadabadabadabaadaabadbdabdabd...
You're gonna love it!
R |
Hogs
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 05:06 pm: |
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All you guys with the drummers now, How about a few Sound clips at idle and some drive ons etc etc...??? |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 05:14 pm: |
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It seems most of the exhausts I have heard mellow out a little under engine load vs just free revving.
But wait until you get two of them side by side with exhaust tip facing each other while cruising... |
Jmr1283
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 06:03 pm: |
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Jmr1283
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 06:26 pm: |
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what is the price of the drummer exactly. i cant find the price anywhere |
Sweenyboy76
| | Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 07:20 pm: |
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$1004.95 delivered
RB |
Hogs
| | Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 07:50 am: |
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I must be going DEAF, I still don`t hear any SOUNDS, Drivebys etc etc...???? |
Jerseyguy
| | Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 12:25 pm: |
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Chris,
Kevin's about ready to send me mine. I'll email you some clips. |
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