"Ohhhh...you'll take the high road and I'll take the low road" - MIVVs mounted!

Started by TooClose Racing, April 02, 2013, 03:19:32 PM

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TooClose Racing

Feedback is a gift, my brothers and sisters...AND my apology for what is essentially a re-post from a buried thread somewhere within this specific forum.   I've decided to pull the trigger on a pair of the MIVV carbon GP cans (from PJ's Parts) for my 2001 900S ie, BUT... I have reached that great fork in the road: whether to go hi-mount or low mount?  I was thrown into this dilemma when I discoved that the "GP" can is available in the hi-mount, which I did not previously know existed.  The smaller GP can looks pretty clean/unobtrusive in the hi-mount position (vs a standard size Bazooka can).  Of course, the low mount just seems...style-wise...cooler?  Is it quieter?

GAWD...the pressure of this decision!! My wife has left me (okay FINE - it was the cuckold porn collection), I've lost my job , and I've taken to drinking excessively.  Wait...I just realized I've never been happier.

Whatta ya think?  I have the requisite chopped tail, a CF rear hugger (what a great fit up...NOT), and the standard, boat anchor Ducati footpeg mount castings.  

Enquiring minds need to know!! Thanks for a response...

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ducatiz

It's a personal taste thing imho

i prefer the look of high mounts on all my bikes. 
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Pedro-bot

1999 M750 AKA Little Blue Monster, 2002 S4, 2006 Sport 1000, 2008 Sport 1000, 2005 749s, 2018 R NineT Urban GS

koko64

2015 Scrambler 800

muskrat

Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
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memper

I say high if you want a more aggressive look. It also covers the suspension "U" a bit. However I think that low mount has a more classic Monster look. Just depends on what you're going for.

That said, Pedro...your whips got class.
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SpikeC

Spike Cornelius
  PDX
   2009 M1100S Assorted blingy odds and ends(now gone)
2008 Bimota DB5R  woo-Hoo!
   1965 T100SC

TooClose Racing

@Pedro  - those ARE some nice horns.   [thumbsup]

Geez - I just counted up the votes.  I think it's a five-five tie right now (I counted both of Raux's votes...).  I'm going to...drink some  more.  But not over this agonizing decision....No, because it is SNOWING outside.  [bang]

bob795

High mount.
To my eyes, the hi mount gives a fuller look on the bike when viewd from the side. There's no"gap" or empty space between the tire and the seat.

Besides, with hi mount you can go through deeper water when you have to do water crossing or flood crossing ;D
2011 Husqvarna TE 630
2012 Monster 795
2002 Sportster 883/1200 (sold)

SpikeC

 Ya know, with the slim profile of those puppies the high mount looks pretty good..........
Spike Cornelius
  PDX
   2009 M1100S Assorted blingy odds and ends(now gone)
2008 Bimota DB5R  woo-Hoo!
   1965 T100SC

COP TZR

I'm biased for high mounts.  You will get better ground clearance with them.




Autostrada Pilot

I vote for Kopfjager's exhaust (I think it's MIVV)-low pipes, but pointed higher than most low cans.


I have low DP Megaphones and love the sound.  If you carry passengers and want high pipes, get carbon pipes as they don't get super hot.
2003 Monster 620 Dark - Sold

1999 Monster 900 City - Sold

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