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Author Topic: New mufflers  (Read 1411 times)

Offline skippyc

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New mufflers
« 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.  

Offline Tony Smith

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Re: New mufflers
« Reply #1 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.
1978 R100RS| 1981 R100RS (JPS) | 1984 R65 | 1992 KLE500 | 2002 R1150GSA |

Offline skippyc

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Re: New mufflers
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2016, 06:00:41 PM »
Thanks tony. What do the sound like, quiet or noisy.

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: New mufflers
« Reply #3 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 .
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Offline Tony Smith

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Re: New mufflers
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2016, 08:02:12 PM »
Quote
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.
1978 R100RS| 1981 R100RS (JPS) | 1984 R65 | 1992 KLE500 | 2002 R1150GSA |

Offline Matt Chapter

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Re: New mufflers
« Reply #5 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.
'04 R1150 RT ~41000 miles
'86 R65 / '84 motor ~72000 miles. SS lines, Spiegler rotor, Progressive monoshock, Keihan silencers, a piece of Pichler fairing.
'76 CB400F ~26000 miles. non-runner!

Offline skippyc

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Re: New mufflers
« Reply #6 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.