So, I swapped out the Termis and Marving header for the OEM CAT/udder (which I painted black for some reason a long time ago). Damn, are midpipes a pain in the ass to fit! I'm convinced that's a two-person job. I did it without loosening the vertical cylinder header. That might make it more difficult to get the best fit, but those nuts look like a pain in the ass to access.
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2132.jpg)
Anyhoo, I think the bike is a good bit louder with just the udder compared to the Termi/Marving combo. I might want some baffles for whatever configuration I run, unless I go with the Ex-Box.
So, a couple of questions:
(1) Superjohn - is the Ex-Box baffled? Do you know how it's volume (dB) compares to that of the udder? Anyone else know?
(2) I'm thinking of taking the Jeg's Performance exhaust tips and some adapters to Tom to weld. Would the exhaust tips decrease the volume?
(3) Rameses - do you think you could weld those adapters onto the Jeg's exhaust tips?
Thoughts, comments, suggestions??
The bike looks awesome man!!!
You're the one with the PhD. You figure it out. :P
It depends on the construction of the exhaust tips as far as baffling goes. If they are double wall construction with a perfed inner wall, then they will baffle/change the sound slightly. If they are just a straight pipe, then they probably won't do much.
Unless your putting these on it: :P
(http://www.cyclepages.com/images/uploaded/pg4001416.jpg)
If the Ex-box is baffled, they're not accessible or anything. It does have inner walls inside the box, so it may be.
The volume is (I'm guessing) in the 98 to 102 db range. It's quieter than the termi's on my 900SS, but the SS also has that insanely loud clutch rattling away and my Monster doesn't.
I was going to ride the Monster Sunday if I end up going. We can compare udder vs. ex-box then.
BTW, the SSS looks awesome all exposed like that. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Jobu on October 23, 2008, 09:31:03 PM
You're the one with the PhD. You figure it out. :P
It depends on the construction of the exhaust tips as far as baffling goes. If they are double wall construction with a perfed inner wall, then they will baffle/change the sound slightly. If they are just a straight pipe, then they probably won't do much.
Yeah, the Jeg's tips have a perfed liner. In fact, I just used time-dependent spin operator projection methods coupled with quantum theory which predicts a 3.3673% decrease in volume. ;D
Quote from: superjohn on October 24, 2008, 04:55:02 AM
If the Ex-box is baffled, they're not accessible or anything. It does have inner walls inside the box, so it may be.
The volume is (I'm guessing) in the 98 to 102 db range.
I was going to ride the Monster Sunday if I end up going. We can compare udder vs. ex-box then.
BTW, the SSS looks awesome all exposed like that. [thumbsup]
Cool...yeah, I like the nekkid wheel and swinger!
Quote from: pompetta on October 24, 2008, 05:10:35 AM
Yeah, the Jeg's tips have a perfed liner. In fact, I just used time-dependent spin operator projection methods coupled with quantum theory which predicts a 3.3673% decrease in volume. ;D
According to my test, which I performed in a vacuum, the Jegs tips are completely silent. ;D
Quote from: pompetta on October 23, 2008, 06:30:31 PM
(3) Rameses - do you think you could weld those adapters onto the Jeg's exhaust tips?
Yeah, no problem.
What kind of finish are they? If it's anything like chrome, it'll be ruined by welding them.
They'll need to be painted or refinished after the adapters are welded on.
Quote from: Rameses on October 24, 2008, 01:25:54 PM
Yeah, no problem.
What kind of finish are they? If it's anything like chrome, it'll be ruined by welding them.
They'll need to be painted or refinished after the adapters are welded on.
I removed all the chrome months ago. ;D
So, cool lemme know when you have time...I have the welder and stainless.
Quote from: pompetta on October 24, 2008, 04:19:31 PM
I removed all the chrome months ago. ;D
So, cool lemme know when you have time...I have the welder and stainless.
Okay, cool.
I'll borrow my dad's Speedglass helmet. You can check it out while I'm over there and it should lend to a higher quality weld too.
P.S. -- In the background of your pic in the first post of this thread, what the hell is with the last item of that list on the whiteboard?? :o
Quote from: Rameses on October 24, 2008, 08:59:35 PM
Okay, cool.
I'll borrow my dad's Speedglass helmet. You can check it out while I'm over there and it should lend to a higher quality weld too.
P.S. -- In the background of your pic in the first post of this thread, what the hell is with the last item of that list on the whiteboard?? :o
When are you coming over?
Uh...yeah. Apparently, I need a size large butt plug. [roll]
Quote from: pompetta on October 25, 2008, 10:58:09 AM
When are you coming over?
Uh...yeah. Apparently, I need a size large butt plug. [roll]
[laugh]
Quote from: superjohn on October 25, 2008, 11:18:57 AM
[laugh]
Yeah, and here I thought I was a small.
In other news, I put the airbox cover back on and took il mostro out for a 50 mile spin. Now to check the plugs...it had been running a tad lean.
And it is louder, but a bit more bass! [evil]
Quote from: pompetta on October 25, 2008, 10:58:09 AM
When are you coming over?
Not sure. Maybe one night this week?
Quote from: pompetta on October 25, 2008, 10:58:09 AM
Uh...yeah. Apparently, I need a size large butt plug. [roll]
Ahhhh, yesss. I'm hilarious. ;D
I traded my Termis for an Ex-Box which arrived yesterday, and needs some welding. John says he's up to the task, so anyone who wants to come and help/watch is more than welcome.
Hopefully, we'll be working on the bike late morning on Saturday, 11/15, but I'll post up when John picks a time.
I'll paint the Ex-Box after the welding and pop it in the oven for a few hours and install it on Sunday. If anyone would like to help with the installation, I'd appreciate it.
I'll do what I can to help out. These last few weeks of the semester are always touch-and-go as far as schedules go.
Hopefully you'll have an easier time than I did [laugh]
Okay folks, 10am tomorrow at Pompino's.
Don't look directly at the arc.
[thumbsup]
Thanks John C. for the welding, and John G. for assembly assistance!
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2138.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2141.jpg)
I sounds pretty good too. I followed you up until you got the gas station with my windows down just to listen.
Quote from: superjohn on November 16, 2008, 05:43:37 AM
I sounds pretty good too. I followed you up until you got the gas station with my windows down just to listen.
Thanks, John. I think I like the sound better than that of the Termis -- the Ex-Box is not as loud, but perhaps more bass.
The bike looks awesome. Nice paint job on the Ex-box. Especially those tips with the red inside, that looks awesome.
Now, paint that horizontal header pipe. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Jobu on November 18, 2008, 12:28:49 AM
The bike looks awesome. Nice paint job on the Ex-box. Especially those tips with the red inside, that looks awesome.
Thanks, Kent!
Quote from: Jobu on November 18, 2008, 12:28:49 AM
Now, paint that horizontal header pipe. [thumbsup]
The header pipe was painted just a few hours after taking those pictures. ;) ;D
Quote from: pompetta on November 18, 2008, 04:17:44 AM
Thanks, Kent!
The header pipe was painted just a few hours after taking those pictures. ;) ;D
So where's the new pics? ;D
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2138.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2141.jpg)
Looks damn nice, Dave. [bow_down]
Can you loan me some money? ;D
Quote from: superjohn on November 18, 2008, 03:51:01 PM
So where's the new pics? ;D
Here they are! ;)
Quote from: Blackout on November 19, 2008, 09:31:08 AM
Looks damn nice, Dave. [bow_down]
Can you loan me some money? ;D
Thanks Dale! Not surprisingly, I'm broke!
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2143.jpg)
I thought you painted the header...
What's the deal?
Quote from: Rameses on November 19, 2008, 09:45:19 PM
I thought you painted the header...
What's the deal?
I did. It just turned flatter with heat.
Quote from: pompetta on November 20, 2008, 04:10:14 AM
I did. It just turned flatter with heat.
Mix in some Cialis.
Quote from: pompetta on November 20, 2008, 04:10:14 AM
I did. It just turned flatter with heat.
You need to pull it and paint it with the same paint as the rest of it.
Even though the paint doesn't match exactly, it still looks great.
I love the looks with an ExBox. The back end looks so much better without the pipes.
Ken
Quote from: superjohn on November 20, 2008, 04:58:56 AM
Mix in some Cialis.
[laugh] [laugh]
Well, the rest of the Ex-Box is two colors too: flat in the front (where it got hottest), and satin toward the rear.
Quote from: minkman on November 20, 2008, 05:38:46 PM
Even though the paint doesn't match exactly, it still looks great.
I love the looks with an ExBox. The back end looks so much better without the pipes.
Ken
Thanks Ken...I really like it too! The sound is better than my Termis!!