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Akra link pipe installed w/ Hotbodies MGP Growler w/ test ride update!
FULL TEST RIDE UPDATE:
Huh, well disappointed. It's just a bit too loud for my tastes. I don't think I can get away with it. If I had a full length canister slip-on, I would be ok. As far as power goes, it's too hard to tell without driving it back to back. I did shift into 3rd and slipped the clutch a little by accident and the front came up which is a first for me in 3rd gear without trying to induce it. It does seem to pop on decel a bit more, but that could be that it's just more audible now that the boom box isn't there to absorb the noise. I know it makes more power, but the added sound with my shorty exhaust can is something I, nor my neighbors can live with. I really liked the sound of the growler with the boom box, although it was actually a bit quiet. With the link pipe, it's on the opposite side of the spectrum. Unfortunately for the speed demon in me, I'll be selling the Akra Link Pipe. I'll post up pics on the Parts for sale section tomorrow. It'll be going for $140 shipped =(
I guess my other option would be to sell my MGP growler and buy a R-77 Yosh or Akra slip-on which both have long canisters, but that's several hundred more $$$ I don't really want to spend.
Original post:
So, it all worked out fine. Was able to re-use the graphite gasket after already having installed the growler last week to the boom box. A note about the boom box...IT'S NOT THAT HEAVY!!! Only about 5lbs on the bathroom scale compared to 1.5 lbs for the link pipe. Others on here have said the boom box weighs 10lbs. Well, if you're changing it for weight only, you'd be feeling a bit ripped off. .
And really, I see no reason why this link pipe wouldn't work with any slip on. It's identical in deimensions to the oem boom box as far as the mounting points are concerned. It took a little finessing to get the 'heat shield' body cover looking good and in the right place, but other than that, it was a piece of cake.
BTW, has anyone ever tried painting their aftermarket sprocket black to match the OEM one? WOndering if it's worth trying. Although it would prob start peeling and look like poo before too long.
BTW part 2, thanks again to Mary at Superbike Supply in NC. I live in San Diego. Ordered it YESTERDAY and she had it drop-shipped from a distributor in SoCal and I got it TODAY! Awesome service. And for a great price as always =)
FULL TEST RIDE UPDATE:
Huh, well disappointed. It's just a bit too loud for my tastes. I don't think I can get away with it. If I had a full length canister slip-on, I would be ok. As far as power goes, it's too hard to tell without driving it back to back. I did shift into 3rd and slipped the clutch a little by accident and the front came up which is a first for me in 3rd gear without trying to induce it. It does seem to pop on decel a bit more, but that could be that it's just more audible now that the boom box isn't there to absorb the noise. I know it makes more power, but the added sound with my shorty exhaust can is something I, nor my neighbors can live with. I really liked the sound of the growler with the boom box, although it was actually a bit quiet. With the link pipe, it's on the opposite side of the spectrum. Unfortunately for the speed demon in me, I'll be selling the Akra Link Pipe. I'll post up pics on the Parts for sale section tomorrow. It'll be going for $140 shipped =(
I guess my other option would be to sell my MGP growler and buy a R-77 Yosh or Akra slip-on which both have long canisters, but that's several hundred more $$$ I don't really want to spend.
Original post:
So, it all worked out fine. Was able to re-use the graphite gasket after already having installed the growler last week to the boom box. A note about the boom box...IT'S NOT THAT HEAVY!!! Only about 5lbs on the bathroom scale compared to 1.5 lbs for the link pipe. Others on here have said the boom box weighs 10lbs. Well, if you're changing it for weight only, you'd be feeling a bit ripped off. .
And really, I see no reason why this link pipe wouldn't work with any slip on. It's identical in deimensions to the oem boom box as far as the mounting points are concerned. It took a little finessing to get the 'heat shield' body cover looking good and in the right place, but other than that, it was a piece of cake.
BTW, has anyone ever tried painting their aftermarket sprocket black to match the OEM one? WOndering if it's worth trying. Although it would prob start peeling and look like poo before too long.
BTW part 2, thanks again to Mary at Superbike Supply in NC. I live in San Diego. Ordered it YESTERDAY and she had it drop-shipped from a distributor in SoCal and I got it TODAY! Awesome service. And for a great price as always =)
