I'd really like to grab up one of the stainless pipes these guys make. Currently, I have a Vance & Hines megaphone that has the normal baffle in it. I'm happy with the way the bike runs with it, but it doesn't look that great, and let's face it- the Yoshi replica pipes these guys make look incredible. However, I am not one to sacrifice too much streetability in the name of vanity. Soooo... Anybody have real world experience to share on how their bike runs with this exhaust? The one I'm looking at does not have a "can" on it, just an upswept straight pipe with a slim baffle. Obviously, it's going to be LOUD. I am more worried about losing a bunch of bottom end, dicking around with jets all over again, etc. Thanks in advance.

Motogpwerks make an excellent product. Several members have one and I believe all are pleased with the product. I have one on a Suzuki and like it a lot. It is a different model than the one pictured however.

kzdcw wrote: Looks too new school with it's small muffler design. What about filter and drain plug clearance?

He also makes one with a bigger can. Oil filter is not an issue as mentioned before, it's spring loaded and come right off. I used to have a Kerker sidewinder, I was never able to change the oil without getting some on it. If I had to pull the header off I always had to replace the exhaust gaskets and "f" around with the exhaust collars and keepers. With the Motogpwerks that is not an issue. The inverted cone on the Kerker was always coming loose. I got on the throttle heavy one day and blasted it off never found it. I custom made a cone and made my own baffle to get the sound I wanted, sounded nice and preformed well but I would never pay $700 for a new one. I found mine on eBay for $150 or something close to that. The Motogpwerks is 200 times the craftsmanship. That's my .02

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slayer61 wrote:

kzdcw wrote: Also toying with the idea of a header. Vance and Hines or Kerker? Pros and Cons of both if anyone has had any experience with these. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Many folks have had great success with the motogpwerks pipe, including myself. Head and shoulders better than V/H or Kerker for similar money.

That's what I bought can't beat the craftsmanship for the money very well built. Can't wait for my bike to be put back together so I can hear it. I know the You Tube videos do not do it justice.

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kzdcw wrote: Also toying with the idea of a header. Vance and Hines or Kerker? Pros and Cons of both if anyone has had any experience with these. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Many folks have had great success with the motogpwerks pipe, including myself. Head and shoulders better than V/H or Kerker for similar money.

As others have said....
You can't go wrong with the Motogpwerks unit

I also bought one of the Motogpwerks pipe.
I love the way it looks and sounds, the only thing I mind is that you need to remove it to change the oil filter.
Do yourself a favor and change your oil before you put it on.
It sounds like a modern sport bike.

DoctoRot wrote: wow, beautiful katana. those wheels are killer! what disk/caliper setup are you running there?

531blackbanshee wrote: if i may.
www.astralitewheels.com/

leon

Thanks Doc! Actually it's an ES and not a Katana
As Leon has stated, the wheels are from Astralite The calipers are from Spondon and the rotors are a Sandy Kosman creation. The pipe is a Motogpwerks race pipe.

Oh, and of course, the Metmachex swing arm

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slayer61 wrote:

Chris is the owner of motogpwerks and has some available on ebay. only one for the Kawasakis right now it looks like

that's a beautiful exhaust !
,I just talked to the guy at motogpwerks ,he says the biggest issue might be the rear mounting.

sounds like no biggy to me,I ordered one,I really like it.

it was love at first sight,I love the stainless & springs look,ease of removal,the yoshi type muffler,all of it,thanks very much for the info.

Motogpwerks make a couple of different pipes. The road version can stay in place for oil changes. The race version must be removed. My pipe must be removed, but it has springs to hold the pipe onto the cylinder head... undo the springs and rear mount and it's down. I don't need to buy exhaust gaskets every time I change the oil.

I can't answer the center stand question. My bike doesn't have one. :blush: