Not Fuel, so who else is there? - SV650.org

02-09-07, 10:32 PM

After finally deciding to get a Fuel Oval Stainless Can, I placed my order this morning via their web site.

... and fine out they are *closed* for the next two weeks for their annual holidays! Murphys is definitely on the ball this weekend!

Well, it'll be snowing in three weeks so I'm not waiting two to get a can so I've cancelled my order.

Who else is worth having a look at for similar money?

Thanks, Carl

02-09-07, 10:33 PM

try ebay? or the for sale section on here(although theres none on at the mo(i dont think))

fuel =£100?

which you could get a nice 2nd hand scorpoin aprik?

Supervox · 02-09-07, 11:48 PM

A bit more expensive (I think) but I like Carbon Can Company - usually with you 24 - 48hrs after placing order

03-09-07, 04:14 AM

http://www.mtcexhausts.co.uk/index.htm

03-09-07, 11:45 AM

Ended up ordering a CCC Oval Stainless with Solid Rivet bands (like the Fuel's).

Cheap as chips and a pleasure to deal with.

Cheers,
Carl

05-09-07, 09:20 AM

Can now fitted (relatively easy but no fitting instructions included).

If I had to do it again, I'd cut the exhaust a little longer becasue it's quite close to the Swining arm.

The initial smell from the can getting hot is now diminishing and if anything the can is slightly louder now than it was when i first fitted it (no, the baffles are still in

)

On a 30 mile ride last night I found two things stood out. The bike sounds "Slower" than it used to

I'm used to small 4's so the low throb at 10,000 rpm and above is nothing comparerd to a small 4 revving to 17,000

Very nice sound though! But being able to hear it at the top end means it now sounds like it's pulling less revs.

Secondly, and quite surprising, was how smooth the engine was! All through the rev range it's smoother, it's got more go and revs more freely. Now I wasn't expecting to feel that much of a difference of approx 3-5hp but this general smoothness and willingness to rev is a big bonus.

Even with no change of exhaust note I'd be please with the can's performance increase. The Noise is an added extra

I also found out the previous owner had fitted the rear hugger wrongly so spend an hours riding time fixing that before I could get out.

Overall, very pleased with it.

Cheers,
Carl

05-09-07, 02:22 PM

I have a CCC and I love it, top sound and cheap too!

05-09-07, 04:11 PM

Pics mate!, and how much was it?

02-09-07, 10:32 PM	#1
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Not Fuel, so who else is there? After finally deciding to get a Fuel Oval Stainless Can, I placed my order this morning via their web site. ... and fine out they are closed for the next two weeks for their annual holidays! Murphys is definitely on the ball this weekend! Well, it'll be snowing in three weeks so I'm not waiting two to get a can so I've cancelled my order. Who else is worth having a look at for similar money? Thanks, Carl

02-09-07, 10:33 PM	#2
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? try ebay? or the for sale section on here(although theres none on at the mo(i dont think)) fuel =£100? which you could get a nice 2nd hand scorpoin aprik?

02-09-07, 11:48 PM	#3
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? A bit more expensive (I think) but I like Carbon Can Company - usually with you 24 - 48hrs after placing order __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

03-09-07, 04:14 AM	#4
Davie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? http://www.mtcexhausts.co.uk/index.htm

03-09-07, 11:45 AM	#5
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? Ended up ordering a CCC Oval Stainless with Solid Rivet bands (like the Fuel's). Cheap as chips and a pleasure to deal with. Cheers, Carl

05-09-07, 09:20 AM	#6
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? Can now fitted (relatively easy but no fitting instructions included). If I had to do it again, I'd cut the exhaust a little longer becasue it's quite close to the Swining arm. The initial smell from the can getting hot is now diminishing and if anything the can is slightly louder now than it was when i first fitted it (no, the baffles are still in ) On a 30 mile ride last night I found two things stood out. The bike sounds "Slower" than it used to I'm used to small 4's so the low throb at 10,000 rpm and above is nothing comparerd to a small 4 revving to 17,000 Very nice sound though! But being able to hear it at the top end means it now sounds like it's pulling less revs. Secondly, and quite surprising, was how smooth the engine was! All through the rev range it's smoother, it's got more go and revs more freely. Now I wasn't expecting to feel that much of a difference of approx 3-5hp but this general smoothness and willingness to rev is a big bonus. Even with no change of exhaust note I'd be please with the can's performance increase. The Noise is an added extra I also found out the previous owner had fitted the rear hugger wrongly so spend an hours riding time fixing that before I could get out. Overall, very pleased with it. Cheers, Carl Last edited by Berlin; 05-09-07 at 09:22 AM.

05-09-07, 02:22 PM	#7
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? I have a CCC and I love it, top sound and cheap too!

05-09-07, 04:11 PM	#8
Ollie_07 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not Fuel, so who else is there? Pics mate!, and how much was it?

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