Richard Z Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Sorry NO Guzzi Content... But I thought I would share. After almost 2 years of ownership and only 1000 miles of riding my PS1000, (My daily commuter is my V11 Sport) I decided to modify the stock exhaust. I'm still in the process of finishing, but you'll get the idea. Once it's mocked up I will Hot Coat the exhaust tubing. I started with a pair of Emgo Roadhawks. 17" reverse cone mufflers. Retail about $50. However, I traded some powdercoating and got them for $25 each. I utilized the stock hanger from the PS and used the Hardware that came with the 2 mufflers. When this is done, I will be able to bolt the stock exhaust back if needed. No factory hardware or parts are being damaged or modified. Just an alternative to the high end systems that I can no longer afford. just ask the EX wife's attorney and the district court judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm still in the process of finishing, but you'll get the idea. Once it's mocked up I will Hot Coat the exhaust tubing. Hot Coat'em black to display the bike's nice silver bodywork & engine better. They'll look more "period" in black anyway; no racer back then wasted money on chroming pipes that were only going to get binned in a crash anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Z Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hot Coat'em black to display the bike's nice silver bodywork & engine better. They'll look more "period" in black anyway; no racer back then wasted money on chroming pipes that were only going to get binned in a crash anyway... Good Point. I will probably do just that. Except, I'm going to leave the very tips chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamedog Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I like it. I've been struggling with the exhaust for my '81 Tonti cafe project, and keep coming back to reverse cone megaphone. I'm willing to step up in price (since the entire project has become for me an exercise in tossing money down a very large hole) - however, I haven't found anything that is much better than the Roadhawk or near-equivalent. Higher end options (MIVV xcone for example) are lighter and maybe quieter, but very costly and still have a bit too contemporary look. You chose a great length for your Paul Smart, they look great and seem a bargain. Questions: Are these stainless under the chrome (I presume so), and have you given thought to removing the chrome and giving them a brushed look (something short of polished). Did you (or anyone) have a quieter and not chrome megaphone option? (Supertrapp with reverse cone ends and MIVV are close but not quite what I'm after). By the time you add two good quality slip on mufflers, its cost effective to have Price Sloan fab the thing as near as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Z Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I like it. I've been struggling with the exhaust for my '81 Tonti cafe project, and keep coming back to reverse cone megaphone. I'm willing to step up in price (since the entire project has become for me an exercise in tossing money down a very large hole) - however, I haven't found anything that is much better than the Roadhawk or near-equivalent. Higher end options (MIVV xcone for example) are lighter and maybe quieter, but very costly and still have a bit too contemporary look. You chose a great length for your Paul Smart, they look great and seem a bargain. Questions: Are these stainless under the chrome (I presume so), and have you given thought to removing the chrome and giving them a brushed look (something short of polished). Did you (or anyone) have a quieter and not chrome megaphone option? (Supertrapp with reverse cone ends and MIVV are close but not quite what I'm after). By the time you add two good quality slip on mufflers, its cost effective to have Price Sloan fab the thing as near as I can tell. I don't know if these are stainless. For that retail price, I wouldn't think so. I'm still going the Hot Coat Black since the rest of the system is black. Almost a "Termi" look to them. Several Sport Classic Riders have used them and disassembled them to put more fiberglass. There is a short sound bite on ducati.ms and they sound aggressive but not loud. However, the speakers on my computer are worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 my stock mufflers are hacked by the PO..would those work on a V11 Lemans? I doubt it.. any other cheap alternative ideas? I've seen some bad ass ATV pipes but don't know where to get them cheap either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Z Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 my stock mufflers are hacked by the PO..would those work on a V11 Lemans? I doubt it.. any other cheap alternative ideas? I've seen some bad ass ATV pipes but don't know where to get them cheap either. I have M4's on my V11 and didn't think about if they'd fit on it. Now you've done it. I'll hold them up to the Guzzi tomorrow and see if there is a chance that these would be a good alternative. BTW, I took the Emgo's apart. They definately need more Glass. Only a thin amount is used and it doesn't even cover all the baffle area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Z Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 OK Done..... Loud as Hell. May need some more glass packing...:yup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I like it. I've been struggling with the exhaust for my '81 Tonti cafe project, and keep coming back to reverse cone megaphone. I'm willing to step up in price (since the entire project has become for me an exercise in tossing money down a very large hole) - however, I haven't found anything that is much better than the Roadhawk or near-equivalent. Higher end options (MIVV xcone for example) are lighter and maybe quieter, but very costly and still have a bit too contemporary look. You chose a great length for your Paul Smart, they look great and seem a bargain. Questions: Are these stainless under the chrome (I presume so), and have you given thought to removing the chrome and giving them a brushed look (something short of polished). Did you (or anyone) have a quieter and not chrome megaphone option? (Supertrapp with reverse cone ends and MIVV are close but not quite what I'm after). By the time you add two good quality slip on mufflers, its cost effective to have Price Sloan fab the thing as near as I can tell. MG cycle now has Mistral reverse cone meg's for the V11. You can add the supplied "db killers" if they're too loud. Maybe they could source a set for your Tonti? Here's another source for cheap reverse cones: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-44.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 MG cycle now has Mistral reverse cone meg's for the V11. You can add the supplied "db killers" if they're too loud. Maybe they could source a set for your Tonti? Here's another source for cheap reverse cones: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-44.html yikes! over 600.00/ I'll be sticking with stock or some cheapies.. plus they look too high for my HB bag mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 OK Done..... Loud as Hell. May need some more glass packing...:yup: Nice Rich. The black/chrome combo is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 OK Done..... Loud as Hell. May need some more glass packing...:yup: remember the maxim..."If it's too loud,you're too old". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio carroccio Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Loud as Hell. These will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Z Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Video and some better pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamedog Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 MG cycle now has Mistral reverse cone meg's for the V11. You can add the supplied "db killers" if they're too loud. Maybe they could source a set for your Tonti? Here's another source for cheap reverse cones: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-44.html Tom: Thanks for the link to Mike's - These help. The Mistral's are a bit long for what I'm after but they are pretty things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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