Delkevic 9" and a bunch of other small mods - Pictures!

[x(why)z_imp]

Hi all!

I spent a few hours today installing a Delkevic 9" muffler and stainless exhaust. I also fitted some new mirrors, a milled oil cap from a fellow member, and plasti-dipped panels.

I'm going to do a full frame re-paint, tank re-paint and spoked wheels next year, so I decided to go ahead with some simple mods to see what I like.

If anyone wants links, I'm happy to post them. I can also make some videos of the new pipes and how they sound.

A quick review:
Pros
- Deeper sound at idle, but not too loud
- Amazing upper-end howl
- Competitive price
- Superb fit and finish
- Easy installation (at least once I made a 17mm O2 sensor tool from a husky wrench)
Cons
- No instructions in the box
- Maybe a few too many pops on deceleration

In anticipation of new wheels next year, I did a (terrible) gold rim tape to see if I liked it.

I've also got a Renthal bar, Renthal grips, Emgo windshield and a couple of other bits. Anyway, on to photos.

Let me know if you want videos to hear the new setup! I'd also be happy to show folks how to make a simple O2 sensor tool or do a tutorial on the whole process. I made mistakes that are easy to rectify if you know what to do.

I should mention that with the O2 sensor reinstalled in the new collector, I've had no warning lights and no fueling issues. Delkevic really did their homework. This kit is insanely well done for the money.

Edit:
For those wondering, I'm sporting Metzler Z8s for tires. I've also replaced the signal lights with some I bought from a fellow forumer member that they sourced from Samurider.

 

[Cormanus]

Looking good.

 

[Ben70_imp]

Hi x(why)z! Plugging the air injection intake with a ball bearing or such should reduce or eliminate the popping. Remove left side cover, may need to lift rear of tank, remove rubber hose from front of air cleaner box, plug hose and reconnect. Not legal where applicable, blah, blah, blah...
Nice looking mods!

Ben

 

[flynrider]

Here's the original thread for the PAIR valve mod. By all reports, it should take care of your popping on deceleration.

PAIR Valve Mod

 

[misterprofessionality]

looking great! it's good to see another delky out and about on the road. i went for the 8" round myself, but i didn't pair it with the delkevic headers, i used a set of titanium pipes instead.

are the delkevic headers cat free i wonder?

Also, on the Pros list, you forgot a very big one: superior weight. there's almost nothing on the market for our CB lighter than a short Delkevic.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Alright, yeah.

Critical eye might say not complete without RLETs. Yeah, eyes speak.

 

[Retsel_imp]

Not sure how you can get any serious ride pleasure ridding that thing without RLETS!

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

 

[Houtman_imp]

Looks good and I am certain that it sounds great as well.

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Finally someone put on the full Delkevic system!

Yes a video link would be great. Video never does a system/pipe justice but I can get an idea. Wish you would have put up a tutorial but I guess I'll let that slide. Do it by yourself or have a second pair of hands?

 

[x(why)z_imp]

Looking good.

Thanks!

Hi x(why)z! Plugging the air injection intake with a ball bearing or such should reduce or eliminate the popping. Remove left side cover, may need to lift rear of tank, remove rubber hose from front of air cleaner box, plug hose and reconnect. Not legal where applicable, blah, blah, blah...
Nice looking mods!

Ben

Awesome tip. I'm going to look into this next weekend.

Here's the original thread for the PAIR valve mod. By all reports, it should take care of your popping on deceleration.

PAIR Valve Mod

Much appreciated!

looking great! it's good to see another delky out and about on the road. i went for the 8" round myself, but i didn't pair it with the delkevic headers, i used a set of titanium pipes instead.

are the delkevic headers cat free i wonder?

Also, on the Pros list, you forgot a very big one: superior weight. there's almost nothing on the market for our CB lighter than a short Delkevic.

Yep, cat free, but they have the bung for the O2 sensor which I reinstalled after making a tool using a 17mm wrench.

And you're right! The weight difference was insane. And, I may have a miscalibrated butt dyno, but it felt like it had a few extra ponies.

Alright, yeah.

Critical eye might say not complete without RLETs. Yeah, eyes speak.

I literally had to google this. haha

Not sure how you can get any serious ride pleasure ridding that thing without RLETS!

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

I'll order some to humor you and goldoxide!

Looks good and I am certain that it sounds great as well.

Sure do! Vid incoming.

Finally someone put on the full Delkevic system!

Yes a video link would be great. Video never does a system/pipe justice but I can get an idea. Wish you would have put up a tutorial but I guess I'll let that slide. Do it by yourself or have a second pair of hands?

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.

And I can make a tutorial no problem. I learned a lot along the way. And I did it by myself in about an hour and twenty minutes from start to finish. I think it would be doable in half that if you knew what you were doing.

I just shot a short video, so I'll upload it. This weekend I'll try and find my gopro to really capture something on the road.

 

[Ben70_imp]

Hey, dbarkdoll! I meant RIGHT sidecover! Sorry!! Yeah, ya know, your other left..

Ben

 

[x(why)z_imp]

As promised, here is a short video. I'll get a flyby soon.

 

[misterprofessionality]

Looking good.

Thanks!

Hi x(why)z! Plugging the air injection intake with a ball bearing or such should reduce or eliminate the popping. Remove left side cover, may need to lift rear of tank, remove rubber hose from front of air cleaner box, plug hose and reconnect. Not legal where applicable, blah, blah, blah...
Nice looking mods!

Ben

Awesome tip. I'm going to look into this next weekend.

Here's the original thread for the PAIR valve mod. By all reports, it should take care of your popping on deceleration.

PAIR Valve Mod

Much appreciated!

looking great! it's good to see another delky out and about on the road. i went for the 8" round myself, but i didn't pair it with the delkevic headers, i used a set of titanium pipes instead.

are the delkevic headers cat free i wonder?

Also, on the Pros list, you forgot a very big one: superior weight. there's almost nothing on the market for our CB lighter than a short Delkevic.

Yep, cat free, but they have the bung for the O2 sensor which I reinstalled after making a tool using a 17mm wrench.

And you're right! The weight difference was insane. And, I may have a miscalibrated butt dyno, but it felt like it had a few extra ponies.

Alright, yeah.

Critical eye might say not complete without RLETs. Yeah, eyes speak.

I literally had to google this. haha

Not sure how you can get any serious ride pleasure ridding that thing without RLETS!

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

I'll order some to humor you and goldoxide!

Looks good and I am certain that it sounds great as well.

Sure do! Vid incoming.

Finally someone put on the full Delkevic system!

Yes a video link would be great. Video never does a system/pipe justice but I can get an idea. Wish you would have put up a tutorial but I guess I'll let that slide. Do it by yourself or have a second pair of hands?

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.

And I can make a tutorial no problem. I learned a lot along the way. And I did it by myself in about an hour and twenty minutes from start to finish. I think it would be doable in half that if you knew what you were doing.

I just shot a short video, so I'll upload it. This weekend I'll try and find my gopro to really capture something on the road.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.

 

[12milesout]

What mirrors are those?

 

[Cormanus]

Sweet sound.

 

[x(why)z_imp]

Looking good.

Thanks!

Hi x(why)z! Plugging the air injection intake with a ball bearing or such should reduce or eliminate the popping. Remove left side cover, may need to lift rear of tank, remove rubber hose from front of air cleaner box, plug hose and reconnect. Not legal where applicable, blah, blah, blah...
Nice looking mods!

Ben

Awesome tip. I'm going to look into this next weekend.

Here's the original thread for the PAIR valve mod. By all reports, it should take care of your popping on deceleration.

PAIR Valve Mod

Much appreciated!

looking great! it's good to see another delky out and about on the road. i went for the 8" round myself, but i didn't pair it with the delkevic headers, i used a set of titanium pipes instead.

are the delkevic headers cat free i wonder?

Also, on the Pros list, you forgot a very big one: superior weight. there's almost nothing on the market for our CB lighter than a short Delkevic.

Yep, cat free, but they have the bung for the O2 sensor which I reinstalled after making a tool using a 17mm wrench.

And you're right! The weight difference was insane. And, I may have a miscalibrated butt dyno, but it felt like it had a few extra ponies.

Alright, yeah.

Critical eye might say not complete without RLETs. Yeah, eyes speak.

I literally had to google this. haha

Not sure how you can get any serious ride pleasure ridding that thing without RLETS!

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

I'll order some to humor you and goldoxide!

Looks good and I am certain that it sounds great as well.

Sure do! Vid incoming.

Finally someone put on the full Delkevic system!

Yes a video link would be great. Video never does a system/pipe justice but I can get an idea. Wish you would have put up a tutorial but I guess I'll let that slide. Do it by yourself or have a second pair of hands?

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.

And I can make a tutorial no problem. I learned a lot along the way. And I did it by myself in about an hour and twenty minutes from start to finish. I think it would be doable in half that if you knew what you were doing.

I just shot a short video, so I'll upload it. This weekend I'll try and find my gopro to really capture something on the road.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.
PCV is on the list! My wife is starting to ask questions...

As for the rally, I wish I could. I'm a professor and we start back that week.

What mirrors are those?

SMT Moto. Here is a link!

Sweet sound.

Thanks! After two days, I'm wondering if it is a bit loud... Scares the wildlife.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Qool

 

[misterprofessionality]

Looking good.

Thanks!

Hi x(why)z! Plugging the air injection intake with a ball bearing or such should reduce or eliminate the popping. Remove left side cover, may need to lift rear of tank, remove rubber hose from front of air cleaner box, plug hose and reconnect. Not legal where applicable, blah, blah, blah...
Nice looking mods!

Ben

Awesome tip. I'm going to look into this next weekend.

Here's the original thread for the PAIR valve mod. By all reports, it should take care of your popping on deceleration.

PAIR Valve Mod

Much appreciated!

looking great! it's good to see another delky out and about on the road. i went for the 8" round myself, but i didn't pair it with the delkevic headers, i used a set of titanium pipes instead.

are the delkevic headers cat free i wonder?

Also, on the Pros list, you forgot a very big one: superior weight. there's almost nothing on the market for our CB lighter than a short Delkevic.

Yep, cat free, but they have the bung for the O2 sensor which I reinstalled after making a tool using a 17mm wrench.

And you're right! The weight difference was insane. And, I may have a miscalibrated butt dyno, but it felt like it had a few extra ponies.

Alright, yeah.

Critical eye might say not complete without RLETs. Yeah, eyes speak.

I literally had to google this. haha

Not sure how you can get any serious ride pleasure ridding that thing without RLETS!

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

I'll order some to humor you and goldoxide!

Looks good and I am certain that it sounds great as well.

Sure do! Vid incoming.

Finally someone put on the full Delkevic system!

Yes a video link would be great. Video never does a system/pipe justice but I can get an idea. Wish you would have put up a tutorial but I guess I'll let that slide. Do it by yourself or have a second pair of hands?

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.

And I can make a tutorial no problem. I learned a lot along the way. And I did it by myself in about an hour and twenty minutes from start to finish. I think it would be doable in half that if you knew what you were doing.

I just shot a short video, so I'll upload it. This weekend I'll try and find my gopro to really capture something on the road.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.
PCV is on the list! My wife is starting to ask questions...

As for the rally, I wish I could. I'm a professor and we start back that week.

What mirrors are those?

SMT Moto. Here is a link!

Sweet sound.

Thanks! After two days, I'm wondering if it is a bit loud... Scares the wildlife.

lol! don't worry yourself...thats still not so bad. you should hear mine.

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Thank you for the sound clip. I will be purchasing the headers (already have the 8" can) for my winter project.

 

[x(why)z_imp]

Qool

Glad you dig it!

Looking good.

Thanks!

Hi x(why)z! Plugging the air injection intake with a ball bearing or such should reduce or eliminate the popping. Remove left side cover, may need to lift rear of tank, remove rubber hose from front of air cleaner box, plug hose and reconnect. Not legal where applicable, blah, blah, blah...
Nice looking mods!

Ben

Awesome tip. I'm going to look into this next weekend.

Here's the original thread for the PAIR valve mod. By all reports, it should take care of your popping on deceleration.

PAIR Valve Mod

Much appreciated!

looking great! it's good to see another delky out and about on the road. i went for the 8" round myself, but i didn't pair it with the delkevic headers, i used a set of titanium pipes instead.

are the delkevic headers cat free i wonder?

Also, on the Pros list, you forgot a very big one: superior weight. there's almost nothing on the market for our CB lighter than a short Delkevic.

Yep, cat free, but they have the bung for the O2 sensor which I reinstalled after making a tool using a 17mm wrench.

And you're right! The weight difference was insane. And, I may have a miscalibrated butt dyno, but it felt like it had a few extra ponies.

Alright, yeah.

Critical eye might say not complete without RLETs. Yeah, eyes speak.

I literally had to google this. haha

Not sure how you can get any serious ride pleasure ridding that thing without RLETS!

Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

I'll order some to humor you and goldoxide!

Looks good and I am certain that it sounds great as well.

Sure do! Vid incoming.

Finally someone put on the full Delkevic system!

Yes a video link would be great. Video never does a system/pipe justice but I can get an idea. Wish you would have put up a tutorial but I guess I'll let that slide. Do it by yourself or have a second pair of hands?

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.

And I can make a tutorial no problem. I learned a lot along the way. And I did it by myself in about an hour and twenty minutes from start to finish. I think it would be doable in half that if you knew what you were doing.

I just shot a short video, so I'll upload it. This weekend I'll try and find my gopro to really capture something on the road.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.

cool! if it's cat free and you've got that new muffler on there, reflash the FI unit or get a PCV and you'll really start to feel the benefits. even better if you de-snorkel it.

Are you coming to the Rally? we need more delky out there.
PCV is on the list! My wife is starting to ask questions...

As for the rally, I wish I could. I'm a professor and we start back that week.

What mirrors are those?

SMT Moto. Here is a link!

Sweet sound.

Thanks! After two days, I'm wondering if it is a bit loud... Scares the wildlife.

lol! don't worry yourself...thats still not so bad. you should hear mine.

lol! don't worry yourself...thats still not so bad. you should hear mine.
Sometimes I feel like a delinquent. haha

Thank you for the sound clip. I will be purchasing the headers (already have the 8" can) for my winter project.

I doubt you'll be disappointed. Hopefully tomorrow I can get a flyby with the help of my wife.