Hello from a newbie to this forum

Statters42 · 08-16-2006, 11:45 AM

Hi there

I have a 1989 VFR750FK with an Ohlins shock and a few front fork mods. I've been all over Europe with it and it's a great bike. I'm thinking of changing the exhaust but I don't want anything to loud or which compromises footpeg layout or practicability.

Would appreciate any feedback.

Statters42

freewheelburner · 08-16-2006, 11:55 AM

Pretty much any pipe will not infringe on your footpegs. I think Srorpion has a street model that is quieter than a race but then why not just stick with the stock. The V Four motor is a very low rumble that is'nt really loud unless your really on it. So I would'nt worry about the loudness factor. Everyone is always saying that their pipes are'nt as loud as they expected but I think it's just the motor. Very low, deep sound...until you get the revs up. Don't worry it will never sound like an inline no matter what pipe you get.

Oh and welcome aboard

FWB

Statters42 · 08-16-2006, 11:37 PM

Thanks for that Freewheelburner.

I think you're right about the V four sound - it's very low and distinctive. The folk around here are not as keen on bikes as me so I try to keep a low profile hence the noise issue.

My stock pipes are still in good condition and I was wondering about storing them up as new stockers are serious money.

I'll check out the Scorpion system.

Cheers

Statters42

WhiteKnight · 08-17-2006, 02:23 AM

Hi Statters, welcome to the group. I have a 93 with a d&d on mine. its a bit louder at idle and at highway speed it is about the same. It only gets mildly loud when I crack down on it. I don't know off hand if there is still exhaust available for an 89 or not. But maybe Kerker still makes a set if the scorpions dont pan out. Of course there is always the custom route. By the cans you want and have a muffler shop make the pipes between the header and the muffler. The d & d I have is actually for a 94 - 97, but I had a shop make the mid pipe. Works well with no leaks and does not interfere with any pegs.

Statters42 · 08-17-2006, 10:07 AM

Hi Vinny

Thanks for that, I'll look into it some more.

I was just out for a 100 mile ride on real twisty roads - it's still a great bike even if it's a bit old now!!

Cheers

Statters42

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08-16-2006, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Statters42 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 11-27-2007 05:59 AM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello from a newbie to this forum Hi there I have a 1989 VFR750FK with an Ohlins shock and a few front fork mods. I've been all over Europe with it and it's a great bike. I'm thinking of changing the exhaust but I don't want anything to loud or which compromises footpeg layout or practicability. Would appreciate any feedback. Statters42

08-16-2006, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
freewheelburner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 11-30-2008 12:45 PM Location: new york - Find Me! My Ride: 1999 vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pretty much any pipe will not infringe on your footpegs. I think Srorpion has a street model that is quieter than a race but then why not just stick with the stock. The V Four motor is a very low rumble that is'nt really loud unless your really on it. So I would'nt worry about the loudness factor. Everyone is always saying that their pipes are'nt as loud as they expected but I think it's just the motor. Very low, deep sound...until you get the revs up. Don't worry it will never sound like an inline no matter what pipe you get. Oh and welcome aboard FWB __________________ BORN TO LEAD AT BREAK NECK SPEED, WITH HIGH OCTANE WE'RE SPITTING FLAMES......FREE WHEEL BURNIN !!!!! CURSE AND DAMB YOU, ALL YOU, FALL BY THE HAND OF THE SINNER!!!!

08-16-2006, 11:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Statters42 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 11-27-2007 05:59 AM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vfr pipes Thanks for that Freewheelburner. I think you're right about the V four sound - it's very low and distinctive. The folk around here are not as keen on bikes as me so I try to keep a low profile hence the noise issue. My stock pipes are still in good condition and I was wondering about storing them up as new stockers are serious money. I'll check out the Scorpion system. Cheers Statters42

08-17-2006, 02:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
WhiteKnight Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 01-02-2009 11:52 PM Location: South Central Ky - Find Me! View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,340 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Hi Statters, welcome to the group. I have a 93 with a d&d on mine. its a bit louder at idle and at highway speed it is about the same. It only gets mildly loud when I crack down on it. I don't know off hand if there is still exhaust available for an 89 or not. But maybe Kerker still makes a set if the scorpions dont pan out. Of course there is always the custom route. By the cans you want and have a muffler shop make the pipes between the header and the muffler. The d & d I have is actually for a 94 - 97, but I had a shop make the mid pipe. Works well with no leaks and does not interfere with any pegs. __________________ http://www.nrwhiteknight.net

08-17-2006, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Statters42 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 11-27-2007 05:59 AM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Vinny Thanks for that, I'll look into it some more. I was just out for a 100 mile ride on real twisty roads - it's still a great bike even if it's a bit old now!! Cheers Statters42

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