WTF did I buy exhaust for?

[DarkMonster620]

Homologated means that it has the CAT and baffles(removable) to pass emissions and sound controls . . .

The "racing kit" has an "upmap key" that gets installed when the kit gets installed at dealership, since we(dealers) are the ones with the equipment to do it . . .

[stopintime]

The homologated slip ons cost about $1,875  , so another 'probably' vote for your race kit.

If buying exhaust systems at high prices makes us dipshits ....  ooops! We're all in trouble.  If it's the 'not knowing what, why and with what result' that makes us dipshits... just about 90% of us are in the same boat.

So, don't worry 

[MotoZen]

I appreciate all the consolation. This dp computer sounds like it'll give me something interesting to research.

[kopfjäger]

Because you wanted it, no other reason is necessary. 

[DarkMonster620]

I appreciate all the consolation. This dp computer sounds like it'll give me something interesting to research.

you get the "4 PIN KEY" with your exhaust . .. with it, you can go back to tje OEM exhaust/mapping if you decide to sell

[MotoZen]

I'd like to learn more of this "up map key." Is there some literature on that? Speaking of: I'd to find a sort of "Monster Bible." An exhaustive guide to the Monster; the 821, in particular. Any recommendations?

[DarkMonster620]

this "upmap key" is part of the kit . . . as said it modifies all 3 riding modes giving up to 8%net power/torque gains . .   if you decide to sell your bike w/out the Termi kit, you need this "key" to restore the OEM mapping since it has already been "married" to your ECU/BBS(Black box system)  . . .

right now the only bible I have regarding the M821 are the repair manuals in the shop . . .

[GK]

Carlos, the man with the good oil! âœ...

[Autostrada Pilot]

As many others have said, the sound alone will be worth the money.  BUT, it sounds like you'll get a nice little bump in power too.

I can't wait to hear your reaction to the sound upgrade 

[the_Journeyman]

I'm glad my M750 already had the Termis when I bought it.  The sound is 100% worth it and very unmistakeable.  I've further modified mine for a more unique sound.  My parent's Beagles can detect my bike when I'm about 3 miles away.  It's a pretty awesome sound.

JM

[TDavis]

Once you get an exhaust for the Monsters thats when you know how a true Ducati should sound.

[emullick]

Why buy a Ducati if the most important thing to you is sound?  I mean lots of other bikes with pipes sound great.  You have a real performance motorcycle; learn how to use it.  Spend your money on track days, riding skills schools, and tires, chains and sprockets that you will wear out when use learn how to ride that real motorcycle. Pipes are for posers.

[Mhanis]

Oh, and keep in mind that no matter WHAT you do to your bike, SOMEONE will be un-happy with that. Doing what YOU want to do with YOUR bike makes you a douche; instead you should do with your bike as someone else sees fit. 

Sheesh..............

Mark (poser)

[MotoZen]

You have a real performance motorcycle; learn how to use it.  Spend your money on track days, riding skills schools, and tires, chains and sprockets that you will wear out when use learn how to ride that real motorcycle. Pipes are for posers.

I think I see how you feel emullick: Pipes and sound are not top priority; riding, and riding well, are. I completely agree with you. However, while I'm investing in track days, schools, and replacing worn parts, I will be doing it to the thunderous and beautiful soundtrack of my Monster's roar. It's not a shortcut to "the club" for me. I'm doing it cause it makes me happy like buying an ice cream for a 5 yr old. Just indulging the inner kid Ultimately, I don't wanna waste the "talents" of the bike though. Little by little, I'll seek and find her limits. Then she'll have a bite to match the bark.

[MotoPsycho]

I took the advice of a fellow rider and invested money in track days instead of buying the sweet ass spark high mount pipes I'd been drooling over for a few months. After 3 track days worth of dragging the stock low mount mufflers (and pegs) and ultimately having a low side because of it, I got them anyway...just for the ground clearance. But the sound, oh that glorious sound.