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Post by 1980thumper on May 4, 2007 19:49:53 GMT -5
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Post by 1980thumper on May 4, 2007 19:51:34 GMT -5
hmmmm, it wont let the whole adress be linked, well its item number 130092979812
Damo
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Post by andy on May 5, 2007 13:12:17 GMT -5
damo,
i've had one of these on my sr when i bought it,i dont think you would be pleased with the sound, a bit muffled.however i doubt whether you'd need to do anything with the carb other than a tweek on the airscrew.only a personal opinion but the bsa goldstar replica exhaust sounds !!!!!
regards,
andy
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lurch
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Post by lurch on May 7, 2007 6:44:42 GMT -5
I agree Andy ,Motad exhausts are very good quality but there a bit on the quiet side .
They do a great deal of R+D on there systems and personally I've never had to re jet the carbs on any of my previous bikes ,at a rough guess I must have used/fitted at least 6 systems ,mainly on fours & triples
Err NO ,I don't work for motad but I'm a big fan of there products
Cheers
LURCH
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Post by chrisbikes on May 16, 2007 8:56:55 GMT -5
Andy/ Lurch:
I've been thinking of ordering one of these too, if just to junk the weight of the "box" added to the original silencer, and the Mottad one fits the original header pipe, or so they say.
A question for you both:
When you say the Mottad unit is a "bit muffled", how would you relate that to the sound of the original system, which I still have on?
It's pretty anemic sounding as well! I don't want to break windows or anything, but a little more "authority" from the exhaust would be a treat. (Unless at my age, it's hearing loss?!!)
Another option is the VD unit from Germany, but it seems to be massively expensive..........?
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by andy on May 16, 2007 13:13:55 GMT -5
hi chris,i dont think theres much between motad and stock,i wouldnt want you to be dissapointed,however forget expensive options it isnt necessary.the goldstar replica is around £70 ish,fits directly on the standard header pipe plus a bit of simple strap/bracket work to support it.there are plenty of other options too,try biebo [german site]they have options including a lovely looking megaphone style a bit like a norton commando.they all fit with a bit of minor tweeking here and there,just make sure the inside diameter is the same as the outside diameter of your header.i would be surprised if you didnt like the sound of the goldstar silencer,just a personal opinion sure!
regards,
andy
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Post by chrisbikes on May 17, 2007 8:10:31 GMT -5
Thanks Andy!
I tried "biebo" on Google without any success - do you have a ULR for them?
And the Goldstar replica........where/who is that from?
I was looking in my notes from a few years back (I bought my SR new in Canada in '78!) and I had the dealer rejet it based on a Yamaha Service Bulletin, so I could use "regular" grade gas/petrol.
When the SR first came out, manual recommended premium LEADED fuel, which was just on the way out here in the colonies!
Starts and runs fine, so I'd just as soon not re-jet!!
Chris
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Post by 1980thumper on May 17, 2007 10:20:07 GMT -5
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Post by chrisbikes on May 17, 2007 14:35:11 GMT -5
Thanks Damo.....found it!
Prices look more reasonable then the VD site?
Have you ordered from them before? OK?
Thanks for letting me "jump" onto your original question!!
Chris
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Post by andy on May 18, 2007 12:37:07 GMT -5
chris, biebo are spot on with price and delivery is very good,e-mail Dieter if you have any questions.i've used them twice,no problems at all.unfortunately shipping isnt cheap but no way round that one!
andy
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Post by chrisbikes on May 21, 2007 20:56:14 GMT -5
Thanks Andy, much appreciated!
I have a friend who speaks/writes German, so I'll get her to assist me with order.
Chris
P.S: Out Saturday for first run on the SR this season - started FIRST kick! Amazing............
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Post by chrisbikes on May 31, 2007 10:38:00 GMT -5
Andy, Damo et al:
Have placed an order with Dieter - was very responsive as you said!
Will let you know how things turn out.
Thanks for the advice!
Chris
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Post by 1980thumper on Jun 1, 2007 6:25:49 GMT -5
hmmmm, since we're talkin about sound etc my stock exhaust is rather burly sounding, does this mean the insides are falling apart?......
damo
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Post by chrisbikes on Jun 15, 2007 10:09:28 GMT -5
Hi Damo and Andy et al!
Just got my order in from Dieter yesterday - everything intact and looks perfect. Only hitch was Cdn gov't's extraction of duties from one reluctant consumer. Pay for the troops in Afganistan don'tchaknow!
For anyone else, I can confirm Andy's earlier very positive comments about Dieter's response and service!
Can't speak to the sound until the muffler is installed, but as an ex-Norton Commando owner, I can say it has the "look"!!!
Thanks again for the advice!
Chris
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Adam
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Post by Adam on Jun 16, 2007 4:30:12 GMT -5
What size is the inlet pipe on my Sr please,I am at work and cant get to my trusty Haynes... Thanks.
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