Hindle!

It doesn't make me deaf but produces an orgy in my ears!

 

Is it worth the weight savings just for the header? From what I hear, you don't get THAT much hp from installing it....

 

It wont add enough power to put you ina state of shock, but it will crispen up the throttle response and add some kick.

Personally, I'm just ceramic coating my stock header and sticking with the slip-on/midpipe.

 

you know this subjects got me thinking every i know says if you wanna hang then buy a newer bike but it seems like if ur determend enough you can make an f2 as good as any bike.

 

I bought mine with the intent of selling during tax time... and get a new bike. Problem is, I like the F2. So, I figure I'll keep it, and try to make it as light as possible. Aside from a slip-on and re-gearing, I don't know what else to do to make it better (the suspension, and brakes are perfect). Headers, ignition advance, filter, and jet kit are the only things I can think of... and from what I understand, you don't get much bank for your buck by doing all that stuff. I don't know?

 

where is a good place to find some aftermarket headers? i was thinking of just wrapping my stock ones.

 

so here is the list i came up with from a few sites of what can be done
-F3 rear shock/harder front springs
-SS braided brake lines/EBC brake rotors
-Pistons/Cam
-Carb sync and jetting
-lighter front/rear wheel and wider rear
-full or slip on exhaust
-chain+sprockets
-F3 carbs + F3 ram air (on here i read its a lot of work but then i talked to someone that said it worked on his was easy...)

anything i missed? or anything to add?

 

(What full exhaust would you suggest besides D&D? I know they make a streetpak, but I'm sill wary of it being too loud. I have a Jardine slipon I really like... if I could only fit the two together (D&D header+Jardine can)... )

Hey Fred I have a D&D pipe on my bike and I love it. I dont like the pipes that are quiet. I personally like being able to hear and feel the power. It is loud, but not deafening. Also I got a new Snell helmet with extra padding recentlyand it really muffeled the sound especially on rides on the interstate. My helmet made a huge difference for my hearing the bike, but I didnt mind the sound with my other helmet.

I dont know what kind of HP gains or weight lose gains it made because it was on the bike when i bought it. Sound as well as performance was a huge factor for me buying my bike.

Just my opinion

 

the way i see it a slip saves enough weight. id love a full ehaust but man they can be pricy.id also like to know more about that ign advancer though hows that work?