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Old 03-31-2012, 06:54 PM
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Just upgraded my 05 GSX-R600. Picked up a 08 1000RR that is pretty much stock besides the fender eliminator. Pics to come soon. Looking for a good slip-on that wont break my wallet in two.
 
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Nice upgrade! ;-)

Welcome aboard!
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 03:43 PM
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Yeah, that'll do it.

Welcome!
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 03:51 PM
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Whats up everyone. I'm new to the board and wanted to say hello
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 05:44 PM
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So Ive been reading around and seen alot of people saying to keep the stock exhaust instead of going slipon. any advice?
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 05:58 PM
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Just a personal opinion: slip-ons are purely cosmetic (and not always an improvement). They add looks and noise. For real performance increases you'll have to go with a full exhaust.

Which will break the wallet in half and feast on its juicy innards
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 06:28 PM
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yep, the full exhaust will be for next years tax returns. Im mainly looking for more sound without messing up the performance. The threads ive read said that slip-ons have been making bog at the low end.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:59 PM
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Slip on exhaust cans are *a lot* lighter than stock/oem cans.
Weight savings can be a huge benefit when trying to enhance performance.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 04:12 PM
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Ive been doing some research but dont know which slip on im going to get especially since its only going to be on for a lil less than a year.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 06:30 PM
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I also just lifted the valve for the stock exhaust to give it a better sound. Was actually impressed on the difference but, a slip-on will come sometime.
 
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