[smoconnell1959]

Finally got my cleats and headlight guard installed,just a couple of more items to go and finished for awhile.

 

[mte78]

Added Attack tank grips, Kawasaki Brad clutch bypass, and a Leo Vince Evo X3:

 

[mte78]

That clutch bypass fixed my idle. It was all over the place. Now it idles low and consistent.

I removed the bypass, and yep, it started acting up again.

Definitely worth the $18.

 

[SirMarksAllot]

Added Attack tank grips, Kawasaki Brad clutch bypass, and a Leo Vince Evo X3:

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What are those tires?

 

[mte78]

Metzeler Tourance Next 2

 

[motorat]

how loud is the new pipe?

 

[mte78]

Not loud at all. It sounds like a tuned thumper.

The Delkevic was way too loud at highway speeds, and left me with a headache after 50+ miles.

Hope that helps.

 

[ThumperLevi]

Not loud at all. It sounds like a tuned thumper.

The Delkevic was way too loud at highway speeds, and left me with a headache after 50+ miles.

Hope that helps.

What size delkevic did you have on bike? I've got a 2022 adventure was was considering a delkevic 9 or 13.5 oval but was concerned it might be too loud. Wouldn't mind alittle more "thump" noise but don't want to wake neighbors.....thoughts?

 

[smoconnell1959]

What size delkevic did you have on bike? I've got a 2022 adventure was was considering a delkevic 9 or 13.5 oval but was concerned it might be too loud. Wouldn't mind alittle more "thump" noise but don't want to wake neighbors.....thoughts?

I have the 13.9 oval on my 2022 and with the baffle in, no issues with noise, it sounds great.

 

[ThumperLevi]

I have the 13.9 oval on my 2022 and with the baffle in, no issues with noise, it sounds great.

Baffle comes with it or do you have to purchase separately?

 

[smoconnell1959]

Baffle comes with it or do you have to purchase separately?

It came with it, and you can remove it if you want to. I had it out for awhile but it was loud. Plus it lightened up the bike by 12lbs. The stock pipe weighs 15lbs

 

[ThumperLevi]

It came with it, and you can remove it if you want to. I had it out for awhile but it was loud. Plus it lightened up the bike by 12lbs. The stock pipe weighs 15lbs

Thanks for the info. Am thinking on getting one, didn't know if they would be too loud. Probably go with the 13.5.

 

[smoconnell1959]

Thanks for the info. Am thinking on getting one, didn't know if they would be too loud. Probably go with the 13.5.

You will like it, plus it is extremely reasonable compared to all of the other one's out there, and it came with everything you need to put it on, took about 20 minutes from start to finish.

 

[Timlang60]

One more thing to consider, beyond weight and noise, is repacking. There are three that I know of that don't require it - the OEM, and two slip-ons, Leo Vince and Staintune (Staintune being crazy expensive, at $880). All others will get louder and harsher sounding without regular repacking (quite possibly exceeding dB limits at SVRAs or on other state and federal lands), and generally need repacking somewhere around the 50 hours mark, though your mileage may vary. They'll also lose a little low end torque when the packing is bad. Repacking isn't difficult, and the kits for doing so can generally be had for around $30, but it is something to think about when considering an upgrade from OEM.

 

[ThumperLevi]

One more thing to consider, beyond weight and noise, is repacking. There are three that I know of that don't require it - the OEM, and two slip-ons, Leo Vince and Staintune (Staintune being crazy expensive, at $880). All others will get louder and harsher sounding without regular repacking (quite possibly exceeding dB limits at SVRAs or on other state and federal lands), and generally need repacking somewhere around the 50 hours mark, though your mileage may vary. They'll also lose a little low end torque when the packing is bad. Repacking isn't difficult, and the kits for doing so can generally be had for around $30, but it is something to think about when considering an upgrade from OEM.

50 hours..? Really wouldn't take much riding in good weather to rack up the hours...mabe just drill some small holes in the oem..?

 

[smoconnell1959]

50 hours..? Really wouldn't take much riding in good weather to rack up the hours...mabe just drill some small holes in the oem..?

I really do not believe that 50 hour repack suggestion, I have more than that on mine with no issues. And yes it doesn't take long to rack up 50 hours.

 

[PeteK]

If you go with a pipe that needs repacking, look at it this way: Every time you change the oil, repack the pipe.

If that sounds like too much work to you (like it does to me), stick with the Leo Vince.

 

[smoconnell1959]

Well it's a good thing my pipe doesn't require repacking. Delkevic Xoval !!!

 

[mte78]

I sounds and looks good. I just don’t want to wake the neighbors up at 5:00am.

comes with the baffle. Very easy to install.

 

[ThumperLevi]

Well it's a good thing my pipe doesn't require repacking. Delkevic Xoval !!!

Why doesn't the x-oval need repacking (eventually)?