04-27-2014, 09:16 AM
G'day Red Mist, thanks for that. Your post, and the link to Wiki, is very informative. It is interesting that the '10 models released in Oz are fitted with this valve but all US models are not. Why not? Cost, maybe, or ADR requirements. Any other ideas?
My OEM pipe had suffered an ugly case of gravel rash therefore I fitted my Staintune primarily for cosmetic reasons. After reading your post it would appear that despite a claimed power increase, and a significant weight decrease, there may be a penalty in low to mid end torque. When I am back in the saddle I will surely find out.
Apart from the muffler exchange "Last Blast" is undergoing other cosmetic surgery. I have re-painted sections of the frame and am in the process of removing gravel rash from the RH engine casing and re-painting. Masking-up is not easy with only one arm fully active
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Rash polished out and etch primer applied
There is a little rash on the muffler heat shield so will replace that. Then all beautiful again!
Once again, thanks Red Mist.
Cheers [/i]
My OEM pipe had suffered an ugly case of gravel rash therefore I fitted my Staintune primarily for cosmetic reasons. After reading your post it would appear that despite a claimed power increase, and a significant weight decrease, there may be a penalty in low to mid end torque. When I am back in the saddle I will surely find out.
Apart from the muffler exchange "Last Blast" is undergoing other cosmetic surgery. I have re-painted sections of the frame and am in the process of removing gravel rash from the RH engine casing and re-painting. Masking-up is not easy with only one arm fully active
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Rash polished out and etch primer applied
There is a little rash on the muffler heat shield so will replace that. Then all beautiful again!
Once again, thanks Red Mist.
Cheers [/i]