New Emgo shorty reverse cone exhaust on my 2014 CB1100

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I have a bit of OCD myself, so I just finished putting on the Emgo. The adapter was in stock at my local auto supply store ($2.99), so I bought it to try out and it worked perfectly! It was easy to swap mufflers without disturbing the existing link pipe.

I took some pictures (see below) with the Emgo mounted on my bike and as you can see, the Delkevic link pipe is still in use. his link pipe makes the installation a snap and the Emgo mounts correctly (no splaying outward) extending back on the side nearly as far as the stock muffler.

I left the label on the adapter showing the part number at O'Reillys Auto Parts Store. I believe the adapter manufacturer is Nickson. I bolted the Emgo in place, but did not apply any sealing compound yet. First, I want to make sure I'll like the Emgo muffler compared to my Delkevic 9" oval slip on. I've had the latter on the bike for ~200 miles, so I've become use to how it sounds (and looks) on my bike. It's a very nice looking exhaust, but still perhaps a bit too quiet.

To finalize the Emgo installation, I may take a crack at polishing the short adapter section after removing the P/N label. The adapter pipe is made of aluminumized steel and has a dull appearance. I will try to hand polish it to help beautify the 1" long section between the Delkevic link pipe and the Emgo muffler's inlet (where you see the label now). Its the only thing about this installation that reflects relative "cheapness" of this aftermarket muffler (only $46 on ebay).

I fired up the bike with the new Emgo mounted in my garage to see how it sounds. Its definitely louder than my Delkevic slip on. Emgo's reverse cone design seems to have less back pressure on the CB1100 engine, even with a baffle, because there are stronger exhaust pulses coming out the muffler's outlet. I can feel it pulsating from several feet away while standing behind the bike. No doubt, this means it will be a LOUDER exhaust; essentially a "megaphone".

I did not go for a test ride yet. Instead, I did a couple of quick blips of the throttle while my CB1100 was idling. The sound is definitely a deeper tone, even somewhat louder than my (baffled) Delkevic slip on and SIGNIFICANTLY louder than stock. Perhaps too loud, but I'll just have to go for a ride on the freeway where I can open 'er up to find out. LoL