Running a XB12 muffler on my XB9

[Fehron]

This is a 2003 XB9R. I have the XB12 muffler installed and the bike runs well. I know the XB12 muffler has the interactive exhaust valve and the XB9 is not equipped for that. This is a temporary solution..... Until I can afford a new aftermarket piece, should I leave the valve closed or wire it open. The only thing I can say is that is way too quiet, but I don't want sound at the cost of performance.
I just want to see if anyone has done this or could make recommendations. Thanks in advance.

 

[ich]

der xb9 schalldämpfer ist wie einer von der xb12 mit geschlossenem ventil. eine xb9 reagiert positiv auf eine nachgerüstete ventilsteuerung.

 

[neilrl79]

Wire it open.

 

[Theycallmecrash]

closed.
and ich its been a couple years at least. gonna still do this german crap?

 

[ich]

Ich muss betonen, dass ECMSpy nicht verwendet werden. Es gehört zu den gefährlichsten der Programme, mit denen Sie Ihre Buell einzustellen.

 

[Fatty SS]

I'm running a 12 muffler on my 9 with the valve closed. Runs great as is.

 

[Cooter]

They sound better with the valve open, I didn't notice it running any different either way, but I didn't dyno it either. FWIW.

 

[Theycallmecrash]

Ich use to troll forum so admins started turning his posts into self insulting german phrases. So for a few years now he posts in google translated german. Thought hed be over it by now

 

[jimijeans]

You can wire it open or find a spring that will keep it open at an ace hardware store. the exhaust will be freeflowing.Ride Safe. Jimi

 

[Fehron]

Just to update everyone on my experience, I've been running it with the valve wired open for a couple of weeks now and only had a few days I could ride. from the seat of the pants I'd say with the valve open, it sounds a lot better than closed, Is dramatically faster on the low end and top end, but falls on its face in the midrange. There's been a couple of times I was passing a vehicle in top gear without down shifting and about halfway around would have to downshift due to slow roll on acceleration.
Compared to the valve shut, I do think I'll leave it open. It'll work until I can afford an aftermarket muffler.
Thanks for everyones recommendations.