Dual Staintunes!!!

[jlhalsey_imp]

Its been awhile since my last post. I have a 2013 Std and have done numerous mods including spoked wheels and DLX exhaust. I am very pleased with the bike but the OEM Honda mufflers are so heavy and worse, sooooo quiet. I had previously run a Staintune before i switched to the DLX exhaust and loved the sound.

I checked with Staintune and as i expected no plans for a DLX version and furthermore, they were out of stock on CB 1100 mufflers. I decidied to experiment with my old Staintune and mocked it up on the left side of the bike, rotated 180 degrees. It appeared to basically fit which encouraged me.

I spoke with Adam at Staintune and eventually received a new muffler as requested with heat shield nut / tabs and rear bracket loose in the box. With the help of a local shop i am happy to report that after about 5 hours of measuring, bending of brackets and TIG welding, we have a great result.

Bike sounds great and pulls noticeably harder.

The job was more complex than i expected, the right side Staintune did not fit well, too short. Required an 1 1/2 " tube extension. Old rear bracket cut off and relocated. Polishing where needed also. But very rewarding.

 

[Cormanus]

Nice work, JL.

 

[the Ferret]

WOW, that's amazing. Good job. Bet it does sound great coming from the duals.

 

[clearviewx]

Fantastic job... Well done...

 

[Hondahawkrider_imp]

Nice

I need a moment alone now!!!

 

[drodg33]

Very nice and love the spoke wheels.
Btw is there any problem with getting tires in the future with the spoked wheels?

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Wow, VERY cool. And I'll bet that sounds amazing!

 

[Nemo_imp]

Wow!! :worship:

 

[Chapomis_imp]

I'll take a pair

 

[68lupe_imp]

Very nice job

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Very impressive! You bike looks great and I'm sure sounds great too!

 

[Guth_imp]

Nicely Done! A notable forum first.

 

[jrns_imp]

incredible! maybe you could post a few side on pics , left and right? and a sound bite as well?
thanks in advance and great job!

 

[Aussieflyer]

That looks great, a very classy bike. Well done!

 

[jlhalsey_imp]

Here are a few more pics as requested.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Right now I think you are the envy of the forum. Wish I could hear it in person.

 

[drodg33]

The spokes are delightful!
btw I think I asked earlier are you concerned about the availability of tires down the road?

 

[rboe]

Oooh, nice!

Have you considered red rim tape for your wheel rims? That red pinstripe adds a certain finished look, very attractive.

Now, can we get you to post of video of the sound of your new set up?

 

[TINK_imp]

Sweet! Those wire wheels are sexy. Staintune makes a high quality product. I've been happy with them. I currently have a Staintune on my 2000 VFR800.

 

[Rebel73_imp]

Great work! I'm impressed. I thought about doing something like that but it just seemed like more work than I was willing to commit to. I took the easy route and got the dual slip-ons from Over Racing, which I'm very pleased with.