Hawk vs. Drummer exhaust

[dmp0001]

I just got a 2008 xb12scg. The first thing to go is the exhaust. I had a Hawk pipe on my last Buell and was happy with it, but money isn't as tight these days and the drummer is looking good. I really like the tip on the drummer and have heard that the exhaust note is about as deep as they come. Plus there is a lot of dyno info out there showing a good torque curve. The Hawk is inexpensive and nearly as good but there aren't any good dyno charts out there. I would be particularly interested if anyone had heard the two in person to compare. I want a pipe based on the stock pipe to retain the stock look and chin fairing.

[jriffe108]

Find a race pipe!!

[d_adams]

One of these.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oNa80ljgDu0/UxNONS0-hLI/AAAAAAAACAA/-Lwh3_5Q2HY/w958-h719-no/RT-XB-1+%2523203+-+3

Makes this on a stock motor xb9.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FTeZvzC5uww/UZ-2PZeJSUI/AAAAAAAAANs/9FhFBqC_zRs/w958-h719-no/IMG_20130524_131236.jpg

I don't hide my work by grinding the welds smooth. It is what it is.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xD5WoKJetqA/UxNONb3lsGI/AAAAAAAACAY/aEyCRYGejoY/w555-h740-no/RT-XB-1+%2523203+-+6

If you want some thump, this will do it.

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[dmp0001]

D adams, i looked at all yours and they are nice! I want a chin fairing and a good tune. I am looking specifically to get an ebr ecm to go with it. That is why i was looking at the others.

[d_adams]

Tune should be forthcoming from EBR, unless you want it right now, then talk to Mike Cobb (xoptiinside) about tunes he has available.

I have chin fairing brackets as well, so that's covered.

[dmp0001]

Is ebr commited to make one? I kinda want to keep it plug n play. Are there any baffles or are these straight pipes?

[DrogeN Omen]

Is ebr commited to make one? I kinda want to keep it plug n play. Are there any baffles or are these straight pipes?

you can see the baffles in the pics.

yes EBR now have a D Adams Keda muffler pre-programed Race ECM.

so it is now plug n play.

need to save my pennies for a full system.

[dmp0001]

yes EBR now have a D Adams Keda muffler pre-programed Race ECM.

Unless I am missing something, that is only for the 1125 bikes mine is an XB12

[d_adams]

They have 4 exhaust pipes of mine there right now. 3 are there for tuning, one is an RT-XB-1 and I know it will be tested on an xb12, I just don't know exactly when.

[dmp0001]

D_adams, I will think about that then.

Does anyone have any ifo on the original drummer vs hawk question?

[raven]

I had a Drummer SS on my 08 XB12S with a open airbox and a EBR ecm. No dyno numbers, but would pull 5th gear from 1500 rpm with no trouble ( was being stared at by two police officers while going through a small town ).
Sounded great with no complants from the nieghbours.
Everthing I have heard about D Adams stuff has been good, well made and preforms good.
Hard to go wrong either way

[dmp0001]

I went with the Drummer, love the way it sounds ind the power it makes!
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/961_20140428132156_L.jpg
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