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Akropovic. As with everything in life. You get what you pay for.
I've got them on the MT-01. Great sound (baffles in or out) and great quality. Not quite sure if I would buy them now though as the price has gone up to £1058 with the trim. :o and thats just for the silencers.
Not always - we extensivly tested exhausts a few years back and the more expensive did not always ive the better power gains, nor were they always the best quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevinb
I know someone that can make exact copies of the exhausts for a fraction of the price to a higher standard (he builds exhausts and fabrication of engine parts for race cars so knows his stuff) but like everything good he is busy all the time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Not always - we extensivly tested exhausts a few years back and the more expensive did not always ive the better power gains, nor were they always the best quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
I know someone that can make exact copies of the exhausts for a fraction of the price to a higher standard (he builds exhausts and fabrication of engine parts for race cars so knows his stuff) but like everything good he is busy all the time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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But does he have the overheads of Akro? :-/
Slightly off tangent...But I Think GW's are in a very unique position were they can pass on their discounts & not their overheads to the customer.. Win win situation for all [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Not always - we extensivly tested exhausts a few years back and the more expensive did not always ive the better power gains, nor were they always the best quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by ONFIRE
I know someone that can make exact copies of the exhausts for a fraction of the price to a higher standard (he builds exhausts and fabrication of engine parts for race cars so knows his stuff) but like everything good he is busy all the time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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But does he have the overheads of Akro? :-/
Slightly off tangent...But I Think GW's are in a very unique position were they can pass on their discounts & not their overheads to the customer.. Win win situation for all [smiley=thumbsup.gif][/quote]
On a line for equipment purchased to output etc he will have massive overheads - been set up a few years and having to purchase specialist equipment etc Bet he doesn't make the same profit per unit as Akro, yoshi etc
Not always - we extensivly tested exhausts a few years back and the more expensive did not always ive the better power gains, nor were they always the best quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
I know someone that can make exact copies of the exhausts for a fraction of the price to a higher standard (he builds exhausts and fabrication of engine parts for race cars so knows his stuff) but like everything good he is busy all the time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
[/quote]
But does he have the overheads of Akro? :-/
Slightly off tangent...But I Think GW's are in a very unique position were they can pass on their discounts & not their overheads to the customer.. Win win situation for all [smiley=thumbsup.gif][/quote]
On a line for equipment purchased to output etc he will have massive overheads - been set up a few years and having to purchase specialist equipment etc Bet he doesn't make the same profit per unit as Akro, yoshi etc
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:-? Yeah but don't we love our brand names ;)
Nope :D Unless the brand is Stella Artois [smiley=thumbsup.gif]Quote:
Originally Posted by ONFIRE
Love our brands! ;)
I'm going out Friday night for a Blackthorn or two, some Craven A's, home to a Jacobs Creek and more Craven A's and finally upstairs to my Silent night.
i would get termignoni (but i am bias).
They are something a bit different and sound amazing! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5JSLBjVljs
I am going to be conteversial...
...and say keep the original.
Many of the modern sports bikes are now tuned to the exhaust much better than even a few years ago. By changing the exhaust you risk upsetting the balance fractionally and making the bike slower than original.
If you do want a tasty exhaust I'm sure Yamaha offer aftermarket ones. This will be tuned to the engine much better than any slip on can and is guarenteed to fit. But it will cost....
Let us all know what you decide you're going to get Roxy so we can scour the t'interweb for the best deal.