Finally got my stock exhaust installed over the weekend. Word to the wise - put the sidestand back on BEFORE you install the muffler! [mad] I had to remove it because the Jardine has a bracket that installs under the sidestand and thought I'd just leave it off until I got the stock muffler installed. Well, with the stock muffler, you can't get the sidestand bolts started.....GRRRR!
Anyway, I started it up to go ride and had to check if I left a rag stuffed in the muffler somewhere.[confused] Jeezus, it was quiet! It also sounded just like the Kohler V-Twin on my Cub Cadet tractor....[sad] OK, maybe a little better than that.
So, out for a ride I went, sans earplugs. It took a little while for the ECM to adjust to the pipe again, but once she was all warmed up it ran great. Bottom and midrange torque are definitely improved, top end about the same. It "feels" slower because it's so much quieter, but the lack of fatigue from the noise is a nice change. Definitely will be a nicer steed for longer trips.
Chris
