Posted by Kentraveler on August 02, 2003 at 17:37:02:
In Reply to: confusion about mufflers posted by Jim on August 01, 2003 at 21:57:44:
"JC Shitley" hah! that's a good one! I agree with all the assessments here. My experience has not always been good. Some products are good quality and cheap, but others are just plain cheap. The windshield I bought scratched very easily and then cracked. The muffler I bough for my LS 650 was the Fishtail-Style #AGD070971N, 32" long, and I had to modify it to fit and use two clamps to get it to stay on firmly. It looks absolutely fantastic, but, it browned at the junction in the middle of the pipe (where the flow goes outward and then back to the center of the pipe) the first time I test rode it. It cost me $53.99 so I got what I paid for. It did sound very close to the factory pipe, just a little louder and deeper. I drilled out a 3/8th inch hole in the center of the baffle and I will test that today. If I can find a large heat sheild that may help. Try to stay with name brand and pay the price if you want the quality.