The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: skippyc on August 01, 2016, 02:35:11 AM

Title: New mufflers
Post by: skippyc on August 01, 2016, 02:35:11 AM

I think I need some new mufflers. Any suggestions for Australia.
I like the noise of these.  

Title: Re: New mufflers
Post by: Tony Smith on August 01, 2016, 06:35:30 AM

Staintune.


Expensive, but worth every cent.

R100 been fitted with them since early 80s,  likewise wife's R65/80. My R65 came with a set that went back on during the rebuild.

Actually, if you can buy a set of stainless steel Headers & Mufflers cheaper - look at them, but remember that Staintune are the "gold' standard.

Title: Re: New mufflers
Post by: skippyc on August 01, 2016, 06:00:41 PM

Thanks tony. What do the sound like, quiet or noisy.

Title: Re: New mufflers
Post by: Bob_Roller on August 01, 2016, 06:36:18 PM

I've got a Staintune stainless system on my '82 LS, they are a bit more louder than OEM, but not excessively loud .

I leave for work at 450 AM and no one has complained about it yet, going on 5 years .

Title: Re: New mufflers
Post by: Tony Smith on August 01, 2016, 08:02:12 PM

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Thanks tony. What do the sound like, quiet or noisy.

A bit, but not much, louder than stock. Definitely not offensive but a little less "fart in a bottle" than OEM.

Title: Re: New mufflers
Post by: Matt Chapter on August 04, 2016, 10:42:48 AM

I'm loving my Keihan SS mufflers.  I think they are a little more growly than stock.  I recently was informed my R65 was easily identifiable as an airhead from around the corner, too.  When I was in the market the Staintune were more expensive - shipping may have been a consideration.

Title: Re: New mufflers
Post by: skippyc on August 10, 2016, 05:34:14 PM

I went cheap and got a set of  Keihans. They are a bit of a pain to fit, the neck size is a bit tight.