Micron System Q

[BuellPartsGuy]

Tork, where did you hear that rumor? I just called them and they said thats ridiculous....

 

[RHYNOXB9R]

Hey BPG,I have read all the replys on this post,it surrounds a XB12Scg. Does the same remapping of the stock ECM apply to a 03' XB9R with a full Micron system as I was going to put one on this winter? All I need to buy along with my Micron is a remapping key?Also, would a Fastkit work better on my model than a Airbox delete?I allready am running a K&N filter.Lastly,does the right side air box work well?

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Yes it will work on a XB9R. You will need to buy the mapping key then have it tuned.

Both of those airbox mods would work pretty much the same.

If you mean the right side air scoop, yes it will work but you might have to modify it some to get it to clear the Micron headers.

 

[Tork]

[BuellPartsGuy]

Tork, where did you hear that rumor? I just called them and they said thats ridiculous....

Matt Purdy, proprieter at Trojan Horse (very reputable Buell accessories vendor) says they've had a hard time getting a straight answer from Micron (not sure who he talked to). Cessation of exhaust manufacturing was confirmed with Exhaust Tech, Micron's parent company.

I've heard other Micron vendors say they've had their shipments cancelled.

Additionally, at Visordown.com, a subscription motorcycle news site, the following article was published on July 11th, 2008 (Link: http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/micron_exhaust_technologies_ceases_trading/5112.html):

Micron Exhaust Technologies Ceases Trading
By Visordown News

Well-Known Motorcycle Exhaust Manufacturer Closes its Doors

MICRON the well-known exhaust manufacturer has ceased trading as of 10am yesterday (Thursday 10th July).

The Micron team of over 20 staff - of which some have been working for the company for 20 eyars - have been laid off with as yet no offer of pay.

It is thought that Micron's parent company will concentrate on the automotive side of the business, which accounts for around 85% of its turnover, making exhausts for car brands such as Aston Martin.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Are you in Europe by chance? They may not be shipping to Europe......

 

[Tork]

[BuellPartsGuy]

Are you in Europe by chance? They may not be shipping to Europe......

No, I'm a Yank (Texas). Both Trojan Horse and Micron are UK companies. Why wouldn't Micron ship to a customer in its own country? [confused]

I'm doing my own research, but I think the Micron UK factory is shutting its doors. There is a Micron North America, but I think it is a distributor for Micron UK.

There are postings on the import bike boards talking about the end of Micron pipes as well. I know a popular US distributor of Micron systems. I'll call him and see if he can confirm definitively.

 

[Roccodart440]

I looked in tot he hydroform theory, and I say theory becasue it is just that. It is basicly another exhaust theory not unlike that madrel bend concept.

I suppose it is whatever you buy into. Bottmom line is the pipe makes HP on the dyno and is one of the best performers out there. That sort of result is hard to dispute.

 

[FIDOSOL]

^ What he said, truth is, everyone has their theory, check out a muscle mag and look at the adds. Same thing goes for motorcycle exhausts, every manufacturer makes the "best"....

 

[gbalias]

i build some pipes for our bikes AND will help with the tune. something the exhaust mafg'ers dont do.

you can email me if youre interested

[email protected]

 

[Lordfenwick]

Hi,

CLF Technologies Ltd, http://www.clf.co.uk/home.htm who own Micron Exhaust Technologies have been placed into Admistration and are being run by Tenon Recovery Ltd of Nottingham UK.

When administrators are appointed, effectively the management of the company is taken away from the Directors of the business. The administrator must act in the interests of all the creditors and attempt to rescue the company as a going concern. If this proves impossible he must work to maximise the recovery of the creditors as a whole. Administration is analogous to going into "Chapter 11" in the United States, although there are certain key differences, including the fact that the administrator usually controls the company, not the directors.

Basically, if the administrator considers that continuing to make motorcycle exhausts is a profitable operation then they will endeavour to sell it as a going concern to the highest bidder, either as part of CLF or as a stand alone entity. If it is a loss making part of the business, then it is likely they will shut it down, sell off the stock, machines and property to release as much cash as possible, then pay the Taxman, statutory redundancy payments to the employees and if there is anything left, the creditors.

Until they make that decision, getting any news out of adminstrators is like getting blood out of a stone!