Hi All,
I finally got a 2014 Versys. My other bike is a KTM 690, so the extra cylinder, smoothness, and comfort have me very happy.
I really like the look of the stock exhaust, and how it looks seamless on the bike, but the sound is just too damn quiet. I don't long for an ultra loud, look at me bitch, type of sound, just a little more bark. Is there any somewhat easy way to achieve this with the stock exhaust? I cannot weld.
I read about taking out the snorkels in the airbox, but can't find much more.
I actually improved the sound of my stock muffler very easily. I know you're all expecting some joke about how i threw it in the bin/cut the back off/replaced it with a trumpet etc... But all i did was (the squeamish amongst you should properly leave now) i sharpened a 10mm Steel bar, bowed it slightly, fed it into my exhaust as far as it would go and then hit it with a lump hammer until it touched the front wall of the silencer! Tried that. Not enough so i went again. Twice. 3 holes altogether. It's not super loud and it's certainly nowhere close to an aftermarket can but it cost me ?2 (about $2 i think!). Bearing in mind my catalytic converter is still intact (meaning the bike is technically still legal. Very important here in germany) its definitely an improvement.
I actually improved the sound of my stock muffler very easily... I sharpened a 10mm Steel bar, bowed it slightly, fed it into my exhaust as far as it would go and then hit it with a lump hammer until it touched the front wall of the silencer! Tried that. Not enough so i went again. Twice. 3 holes altogether.
Thanks for the info - Is there a thread someone can point me in that has the info about this puncture mod? You are making it sound very easy, but thought id still ask.
I have the 9" Delkevic. It is loud and throaty. Cagers definitely know I am around. Might be a tad loud for my neighbors when I come home at odd hours. I think it looks marvelous as well!!
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