Hawk Performance Mufflers!!!

[d_adams]

I had to weld a couple of reinforcements to the plates as shown in the pics below.

So, you have a welder, _why_ didn't you do the whole thing yourself? I get it when guys simply don't have either the know-how or the equipment to do something, but that one just went right by me.

The hardest part of hacking up a stock pipe is welding the thin gauge mild steel shell back together. Mig welding it is probably the easiest way to do it, speed is the key if you want decent looking beads on it. As far as the inside part goes, 30-45 seconds with a sanding disc would probably make a huge difference in it not breaking loose. The braces you added will certainly help.

 

[wavex]

I didn't know he just gutted the whole thing, else yes, I would have done it myself.

Well, with the help of a friend actually

 

[DcBueller84]

i know you guys already know how awesome Randy is but i'd just like to share this with you. i called him about flashing my ECM because my ports dont work on my laptop anyways he told me to send it down and he"d flash it with a custom race map tuned for his muffler and some other tweeks for FREE! i think Randy might be one of the nicest people i know.

 

[psychodad]

Well like many others before me; I've read post after post about Randy and took them with a grain of salt. So I call him late one evening; not only does take the call, but discusses and answers every question I could think of at the time. He offered to walk me thru the R&R in real time if needed. Well I sent a XB9 pipe (thanks lifestar) down, and it was on it's way back to me the very next day. Is there a prettier unit ? Yeah, for couple hundred $ more; maybe for my future Buell #2. Did a quick install and start-up last night on my 07XB12SS. Sounds wicked just in the garage. Son said..." Dad it's louder than the harley".[up] Still have to see how it runs. To do list...EBR ECM (thanks thuren67), K&N, and virgin attempt at TPS reset with spy cable (thanks cyclic).

 

[Jmal18]

[up] welcome to the club

 

[psychodad]

welcome to the club

Thanx...now I just have to learn the secret hand shake.

Yo squid...

Back at ya'

 

[sickee]

Yeah 50, love the axle sliders, they look great! Makes me feel better that my bike is more protected, just in case. Thanks again

 

[Route0766]

I really like the HAWK exhaust. Straight replace with K&N, and PRESTO ! you gain an awesome sound and high performance.

 

[Matt21]

I know this is an old forum but when I bought my xb12r in july the previous owner had gotten an exhaust from hawk. Whats with the bigger and polished tips? Also, should I get some sort of ECM upgrade too? I'm new to all this so anything will help! This forum has been great and I thank all of you! [up]

 

[50dro]

Randy customizes the outlet as he did for me:

You should probably have a matching tune depending on the year of your bike. Give Randy a call. He'll steer you in the right direction. You could also look at retuning it yourself. Check out the Tuniversity in the link to the right for that>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Good luck! [up]

 

[msgvb]

damn, that's flippin' GORgeous!

 

[BuellSki]

Yeah. Love that blue and gold!

 

[50dro]

Thanks guys!

 

[Matt21]

Thanks! The guy I bought it from had nothing but good say about Randy I just can't wait for Ohio to get warm!!

 

[Matt21]

I used the email from his website basically describing what I've seen and what I've liked. Should I have actually called? If so where do I find his number?

 

[50dro]

I just can't wait for Ohio to get warm!!

Same for PA [mad]

I used the email from his website basically describing what I've seen and what I've liked. Should I have actually called? If so where do I find his number?

Randy's definitely more of a "phone guy." Not that he won't get back to you via email but he prefers the phone. His number is on the location tab of his site.

 

[Matt21]

Randy actually just called me. Man what a hero! Can't say enough to describe his genuinety (not sure if thats an actual word or not) but wow awesome. Offered to put new outlets on my exhaust and tune my ecm for $25 plus s&h! Couldnt be more excited! [up]

 

[netty2424]

he prefers the phone

Lol! I talked to him a few times and I think he would've stayed on the phone all day. Good dude!

 

[50dro]

^^^This is true! LOL Glad he hooked you up Matt! [up]

 

[Alien]

I'm very interested in going the Hawk route. I'm curious what sound level all you guys have chosen. I love the fact that my stock exhaust is comfortable to my ears, especially since I do a lot of touring. But I would like a deeper sound. I'm wondering what the quietest option Randy offers sounds like inside the helmet at cruising speeds (3-4k rpm). I use earplugs on the highway, but not usually at around-town speeds.

Also, the outside of my exhaust is a nice rust color. Does a Hawk exhaust include a refinish?

And finally, I'm wondering if Randy would consider taking me by appt. i'm in Florida and will be taking a tour of the southern states as I meander my way back home to Pa. Is stopping by, swapping out and hitting the road an option?

I'll give him a call at some point but figured I'd post these questions here first...