Setting my hair on fire.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by david3921

Dan, love the looks of this bike but that exhaust has got to go. The stock can is a huge, ugly, chrome, wedged shape monstrosity, though. I've seen the Akrapovic on one and it looks nice but, I would imagine, pretty pricey. Maybe it's the carbon look that's throwing it off for me. Is that just a cover?

I don't disagree with you. There are two problems with the aftermarket exhaust options.

1. Most don't work with the factory panniers, they will either take up the space the panniers sit in, or melt them. If I didn't want to keep them and use them, then I would just toss a Competition Werkes GP exhaust for it and call it a day. It will be loud, but sounds REALLY good.

2. The ones that do fit all look bad. Even the Akrapovic low mount for said Panniers looks hideous, and honestly doesn't sound that great.

There is ONE exhaust that I like the look and sound of that does work with the Panniers. It is probably the best looking exhaust made for this bike as well. The DAM exhaust, which will cost about 600 bucks from Belgium... Seen here.


I do plan on getting my hands on one here soon.... BUT. I have other priorities. First big priority is sorting out the suspension, which just took the number one spot after my left fork seal started leaking. Not a big deal, I was going to do the suspension either way, but I was going to wait until next month. It just got moved up.



But hey, at least I have nice new Bridgestone T31 Evo GT spec tires for the bike to not use.