Greg Field Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Is there any functional difference between the Stucchi crossover and the FBF equivalent? I have a chance to get the latter used and cheaply, but I will go with the former if it's demonstrably better. Thanks! GF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 The Stucchi for better or worse, is heavier. Dyno claims are similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I will also add that the build quality is variable on the Stucchi- luckily mine fitted fine straight away but I know others who have had to make modifications to get theirs to fit. Stucchi works well though when its on. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Greg, FWIW, there's a caveat on the Stucchi that's worthy of your attention, IMHO. If y'er up for a bit of a "whinge" and discussion, see the following thread: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...opic=4308&st=15 Good luck on y'er project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Thanks, all. What's the word on the FBF crossover?. OK? Shit? Good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I remember hearing of the FBF for Guzzi cruisers breaking, but the V11Sport/LeMans/etc. I think has been reliable. But many more people on the list have gone with Stucchi because it came out first and developed an excellent reputation for making power. To me, I like the idea of an X rather than an H, for theoretically better breathing, but the dyno graphs indicate that they are comparable. If they both the same price, I would go with Stucchi, but for the money I think it is a no brainer to go with the FBF. The best dollar per HP deal that you will find is drilling the airbox lid. The FBF crossover is in second place. The Stucchi is in third place. I don't know what fourth place would be. Perhaps a used PCIII off eBay Another advantage of the Stucchi is that there are more downloadable PCIII maps available for it. What you probably need to hear is first hand experience with the FBF.... Mistral also makes a crossover. Results with it have variable. Doug Lofgren and others found that it makes great mid-range at the expense of high rpm power. But, Admin Jaap got incredible results with the Mistral x-over or H-over http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3612 HelicopterJim has tried a couple of the crossovers, but I don't remember which ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Thanks, David. To me, the FBF and Stucchi look identical. In the absence of any FBF crossover horror stories, I'll prob'ly go with it. Still deciding on mufflers. I started tearing stuff off the bike last night. I think it's gonna be an easier fix than I at first thought. I don't have the keys for the H-B bags, though, so I can't get them off. Hopefully, I can get it from the PO on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd haven Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I don't have the keys for the H-B bags, though, so I can't get them off. Hopefully, I can get it from the PO on Tuesday. 71097[/snapback] Greg, The H-B bags use a total of about 6 different keys. Take home a handful from the shop, and figure out which one fits. Ilco makes a perfect blank. L6S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Still deciding on mufflers. 71097[/snapback] Joe Camarda has a set Leo Vince Ti ovals (slightly damaged) $375 plus shipping from Modesto CA USA 95350 If it interests you, See the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 To me, I like the idea of an X rather than an H, 71066[/snapback] I have the FBF carbon cans and FBF X-over Stucchi and FBF are BOTH X-overs now FBF abandoned the H about year and a half ago. The maps I've downloaded for it are Stucchi maps but I still need to get a personal map made so its perfect. Also the dealer installed my pipes and had to 'Bodge' one of the brackets to make them fit correctly and one pipe sits a little higher than the other So apparently FBF really did COPY stucchi. As far as Build quality the pipe is the same material if not a little heavier than what the Exhaust is already made out of. Sounds great Runs great its great. great great great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 As far as Mufflers go I did sooooo mchh research and annoying questions asked and for the money+performace+sound I'd go with in order If you want Ti 1)MG ti-kit 2)Leo Vince(no longer made) 3)Mistral If you want CF 1)FBF* 2)Mistral 3)M4 If you want Super Shiny/polished go with the Staitunes or M4's If you want to be unique *Trick* go with the Quat-D race (no need for x-over save $$$) I didn't list Alum rankings the bike comes with Alum and most want something different but if you want alum Cheapest set into new pipes would be Mistral Alum Rounds high $300's ovals were 5something? Anything else is good they just get to be so expensive I can't see them worth it without a deal found. *Only # 1 for the price ratio I've seen a little nicer looking CF or a little better build quality but really its so hard to tell unless you have better ones right next to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossoandy Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 As far as Mufflers go I did sooooo mchh research and annoying questions asked and for the money+performace+sound I'd go with in orderIf you want Ti 1)MG ti-kit 2)Leo Vince(no longer made) 3)Mistral If you want CF 1)FBF* 2)Mistral 3)M4 If you want Super Shiny/polished go with the Staitunes or M4's If you want to be unique *Trick* go with the Quat-D race (no need for x-over save $$$) I didn't list Alum rankings the bike comes with Alum and most want something different but if you want alum Cheapest set into new pipes would be Mistral Alum Rounds high $300's ovals were 5something? Anything else is good they just get to be so expensive I can't see them worth it without a deal found. *Only # 1 for the price ratio I've seen a little nicer looking CF or a little better build quality but really its so hard to tell unless you have better ones right next to them. 71138[/snapback] just to add that i run a pair of RENEGADE carbon mufflers here in UK on my rosso mandello,they fitted well and sound luverly too,bike making around 100brake now so I well happy! see their website for pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 just to add that i run a pair of RENEGADE carbon mufflers here in UK on my rosso mandello,they fitted well and sound luverly too,bike making around 100brake now so I well happy! see their website for pics.. 71232[/snapback] 100 Bhp sounds great- please print your dyno graph so we can all have a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 ....making around 100brake now .../quote] What work on the motor? thanks. KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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