[mattSV]

Originally Posted by Kinvig

Right, I'm going to take the plunge & buy a new exhaust - once I've plucked up the nerve to buy a hack saw & chop the existing one up.

Not sure what I'll get yet, but loud & street legal.

Anyways this extra 3-5% bph that the manufacturers go on about - how does that affect the bike - Is it quicker acceleration? Higher top speed? Potentially yes to both - power in mid range will normally benefit more than top end. Fuelling may be smoother as it tends to flatten any dips in power. However 2-3 bhp increase is not that significant that it will totally transform the bike

Is that normally with baffles or without? Normally, a baffle-less can will make more power as it is less restricted than with the baffle in

What is a baffle & should I care about them? Do I want to remove them? Some cans have a removable baffle - usually a tube within the outlet - that restricts the exit flow from the can to keep the noise within legal limits. If you want more noise (and a tiny bit more power) then remove it - I have removed mine and I don't care about it

Is it easy for a muppet to put an exhaust on? Kermit would probably be allright, Gonzo's nose would get in the way. I wouldn't let Animal anywhere near it - he would only wreck it
Thanks

Dirk

HTH