Bike exhaust

[VPT]

Some sample pics for a guy. Personally I like the strait out slash cuts like in the first pics. But its up to you, you let me know, I haven't welded them on yet.


http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/341/bikeexhaust029.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7038/bikeexhaust030.jpg

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3572/bikeexhaust031.jpg

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1203/bikeexhaust036.jpg



The other way:

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9008/bikeexhaust032.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9213/bikeexhaust033.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2092/bikeexhaust034.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/100/bikeexhaust035.jpg

[VPT]

The angle isn't quite what you asked for in the second pics but its somewhat close. Its just for a visual idea. Plus the depth isn't set right yet either, I didn't want to cut them to short before I knew for sure what you wanted. You can PM me with your thoughts.

[benben84]

I personally think the angle running with the lines of the bike look better, the other way is too much like a car or truck.

[devlish]

i like the "other way" better too. little more angle, so it angles on both axis'. little closer together too if possibly, in the very first pic it looks like they angle outwards left/right. just a touch closer together at the tips might make a guy happier. just an RCH closer though...

any pics of the chambered muffler yet?

[VPT]

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9959/bikeexhaust023.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9620/bikeexhaust027.jpg

[Dizmm]

cant wait to hear a sound clip.

[VPT]

Factory chamber mufflers.

http://motoiq.smugmug.com/photos/592326378_Ahm7Z-M.jpg

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/3g/exhaust/3g-stockmufflerguts2.jpg

http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/94/3e/remove-baffles-mufflers-200X200.jpg

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-repair-small-engines-18.jpg

[devlish]

me too. i got the Db meter all ready to go to compare these... stock:open:vpt as well as i'm finding a good scale to see how much lighter the VPT exhaust is... my guess is at least 6-7lbs lighter. the VPT aluminum exhaust will be getting powdercoated matte-black once it's finished up. should be interesting.

[austinj06]

Im always fascinated by your work VPT. Whats the muffler going on?

[VPT]

Cut down the angles from 30 degrees in the original pics to 42 degrees and than twisted about 30 degrees inward on the top. Once the box is powder coated I think it will all look pretty decent. It is a bit louder than I was shooting for but we'll see what Kurt says with the bike outside.

Have to make up two hangers and weld them on yet Than license plate brackets than clean and debur the whole thing.





http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5802/morebike034.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8219/morebike035.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6150/morebike046.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8629/morebike047.jpg

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/4489/morebike049.jpg

[devlish]

Sounds nice if you ask me!!! definetly gonna hear me coming down the street, but it's not obnoxious, so we'll see how she sounds around the neighborhood while driving!!

looks great too!!! very nice work guy!!!

i'm undecided on all black or partially black... hmmm....

[VPT]

I still say leave the tips silver/aluminum.

I don't think we can get accurate suggestions without a pic with the silver cover and seat on. I'll get on that here in a second.

[VPT]

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6016/bike3013.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1404/bike3014.jpg

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/7610/bike3016.jpg

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5572/bike3019.jpg

[devlish]

egh, agreed. now that you throw the seat on, i like it better silver. we didn't put the seat on yesterday, that does make a difference. i'll just get the box done, and the insides if i can.

[EVILUTION]

That silver looks excellent!

[austinj06]

That looks frickn awesome!

[devlish]

picked up the bike tonight. i LOVE the way it looks, amazing job!! the sound at idle is great! Full throttle the bike screams just like it should, the cruise level is a bit loud, but we'll see how it goes after a hundred miles or so. also installed the PineBox rear taillight LEDs, and those look very nice too!! more finished pics later this week, along with sound clips and Db levels of VPT vs Stock.


Thanks again VPT! nice work as usual!

[TomKat]

Did you go past my house tonight with that bike?

[Posihead]

Nice, now you just gotta get your kid riding with ya!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwsnk1pdnts&feature=fvw

[devlish]

Did you go past my house tonight with that bike?
sure did!

Nice, now you just gotta get your kid riding with ya!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwsnk1pdnts&feature=fvw

he's been on the back a few times already, ordered him a proper sized helmet for his bday today!!! (previously he's worn the GF's helmet, fits fine, he just hates the pink!)

BTW, that videos is NUTS!!!! WOW! that little kid is good, but you sure it's not just Jake riding that thing? ha

[VPT]

Glad you like it! When you left I was happy to hear that it was really no louder than any other bike that drives past on the street.


http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3883/lastbike008.jpg

[northsydryd]

awesome work andy,A1 work.i havent heard it yet but im sure its nice

[devlish]

^ i got dropped off for some high-temp powder coating yesterday (tk wouldn't approve!)

so when it's back, i'll have some stock vs VPT exhaust clips and Db levels as well. as well as some more pictures with the powdercoating complete. i should be able to pick it up wed/thurs.

[VPT]

I was at work today but I got your message. I do have some pics of the exhaust off.

[devlish]

cool. thanks man!
then i'll just wait to get it back to get some more pics. we're leaving the tips silver, inside & out. spraying black down into the chamber, and the outside of the "muffler" section as well will be matte black.

[VPT]

Should look awesome!

[devlish]

here she is!!! Looks AMAZING!!! wow. sounds great too!!!
enjoy the final installed pics, and videos.

after powdercoating...
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0250.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0251.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0255.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0258.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0259.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0260.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0261.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0262.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/devlish/2010/ZX6R%20VPT%20Exhaust/DSCN0263.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZOquDFtau4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKNI9qFP1oo

videos were taken with just a little Nikon handheld, the microphone isn't the best, but it worked pretty good. has a nice deep sound at idle, and sounds great when you get on it!! not too loud or raspy in person.

Thanks again VPT!!

[austinj06]

sounds bad ass!

[devlish]

^ agreed :-)

[VPT]

Thats very good video! Looks good with the powder coat! Sounds good too!

[devlish]

the guys on the Kawi ZX6R forums LOVE IT!