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GT-RX Exhaust Questions on Sound, Setups, etc.

Sound and personal preferences are in line with feel when it comes to talking about power. I care about not having too loud of exhaust systems, but I care most about power, which nearly none of the other companies that sell exhaust systems talk about or will post power graphs. Yes my systems are much louder than stock. The power backs the sound. They are in no way as loud as most Harleys I experience daily, unless we're talking about the stubby mufflers on my system (as I've repetitively stated are basically no mufflers at all). The exhaust velocities on the Quattrovalvole motor are stupendous, and as such have a much louder sound volume at the end of the exhaust.

As to power "feel"... below is a graph of a stock older 1100 motor, and post mods by me. Almost always people would say, "so why does it seems my motor would pull harder in the upper RPMs more than before when it was modified?" Well, because the torque curve is now MUCH higher, and there were no dips in the power curves like stock. Feel is deceptive. Much the same as with the V7 motor as shown on the other graphs in this section.

I also put my systems up against all others for longevity with a lifetime warranty against cracking and workmanship.

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Thank you for this Todd.

Basically since day one, I've only wanted your exhaust system, 1) because you've actually tested your equipment, 2) I think your pipes look 10x better than Agostini or Mistral or Zard, and 3) I love the lifetime warranty and the fact that you back your pipes with such confidence. As you can see at the original post, it's always and only been your Stubby Muffler 2:2 or your 2:1 exhaust with Meg that I've been considering.

I definitely don't want a straight pipe Harley type that ends up just hurting my ears and is annoying to others as I drive by. I would like to get pretty loud, however, as I think the engine has one of the more beautiful sounds out there which is always why I was looking at your 2:1 or your stubby mufflers. I personally think the 2:2 with stubbies looks amazing on your bike, and actually saw two driving on Pico (I think). They sounded amazing. But the Stubby Mufflers, my only concern is that, I've heard, straight pipes or almost straight pipes can take away top end power, which I really don't want to do with the V7. That's why I'm 90% sure I'll end up doing the 2:1 as it seems like it'd be perfect medium of loudness and bringing out the best sound from the V7.

EDIT - I would also like to add that that drop in the curve is pretty interesting. I never noticed that before for the 1100. I have always planned on getting your tuning done because, again, I'm a big fan of your work and how well tested your products are.
 
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With my 2into1 setup I purchased both the stubby and the meg because I couldn't decide. I do like both but right now the stubby is sitting in a drawer with other parts. Love the sound and craftsmanship. Just pull the trigger and buy it you will be glad you did. No regrets
 
With my 2into1 setup I purchased both the stubby and the meg because I couldn't decide. I do like both but right now the stubby is sitting in a drawer with other parts. Love the sound and craftsmanship. Just pull the trigger and buy it you will be glad you did. No regrets

You definitely gave me that idea when you mentioned doing both. For now, I'm leaning at 2:1 with meg and then getting the stubby later if I want a little extra something. And I'll pull the trigger soon enough. Just need to get moved into the new place and settled.
 
The only time I really notice the difference in sound between the 2 is at highway speed you can hear the stubby a little better. I think the meg looks better and sounds better. With either everyone stops what they are doing to take a look and listen.
 
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