Aftermarket Exhaust

So I had to return the GPR exhaust that I bought from someone on Ebay. They did not properly advertise it and it appeared to be for the models with no O2 sensor. That did not stop me. After a little research I ended up ordering yesterday one of the Delkevic slip-on mufflers:
18" Stainless Steel Oval Muffler to fit Silverwing FSC600 (2002-2014)
I don't know how it performs on Swings, but from what I saw on you tube and other places this model should work well. I should be getting it some time next week and I will report back once I have it installed. I think with the K&N filter, Dyno Power Commander and this new upgrade I will gain some good horses.

Cheers,
Mad

Delkevic are a pretty good exhaust system for the price. I have them on 2015 FJR and 1975 CB750. They look good are well made and sound decent. And yesterday order for the Swing.

Hondafreak wrote:

Delkevic are a pretty good exhaust system for the price. I have them on 2015 FJR and 1975 CB750. They look good are well made and sound decent. And yesterday order for the Swing.

I cannot wait to get mine :-)

Cheers,
Mad

I noticed that it does not have a heat shield. Would that be a problem for your pinion?

Easyrider wrote:

I noticed that it does not have a heat shield. Would that be a problem for your pinion?

I think it is back far enough to not to be a problem.



Cheers,
Mad

I don't think a heat shield is needed, if so Delkevic would have added one.

So I got the muffler today and installed it. Honestly it is a under 30 min job. Love the sound. I will run some tests tomorrow to see if performance increased, at least in 0-to-60. It looks hot!!!

Cheers,
Mad

the_mad_rshn wrote:

So I got the muffler today and installed it. Honestly it is a under 30 min job. Love the sound. I will run some tests tomorrow to see if performance increased, at least in 0-to-60. It looks hot!!!

Cheers,
Mad

Hot to the touch also? Let us know if it gets hot to the touch after riding for a while. Thanks

I rode the bike to work this morning, partially in a stop-and-go traffic. When I finally parked it, the muffler was almost hot. Can touch and hold your hand for a few seconds on it without a problem.

Cheers,
Mad

Thanks for the update. Let us know about the 0-60 performance. Did you notice any difference? Again, thanks.

Easyrider wrote:

Thanks for the update. Let us know about the 0-60 performance. Did you notice any difference? Again, thanks.

Hey Easy,

So I haven't done the 0-to-60 yet. Not much time between work and home. The difference... Sound - deep and louder, but not too loud. I do think that performance wise, the mid range really picked up. Anywhere between 15 to about 50 mph the bike seems to sprint like a bat out of cave when you twist that throttle, baby!!! Here are some of the pictures of the new look. Not that it really is much different :-)

Cheers,
Mad

Has anyone got a Magnum muffler? There are provided in three lengths and I would prefer the shortest, because of the panniers. It´s american design and made. Is the sound very loud? Magnum muffler

Mad,
I think the muffler bracket should be on the inside of the mount. That is how the original muffler is mounted. It would make the muffler stand up straight.

Easyrider wrote:

Mad,
I think the muffler bracket should be on the inside of the mount. That is how the original muffler is mounted. It would make the muffler stand up straight.

This is a very good point. I will give it a try once I get her back on the road, after the winter sleep.

Thank you, sir!

Cheers,
Mad

Don't know how this Leo Vince compares price-wise but have had this fitted for about 10000Ks now, It's a sweet thing.

Thanks for the informative video. When you have a moment, leave some of your thoughts concerning performance.

I just purchased a '12 Silverwing after riding some 75,000 miles or about 120,000 kms on a Kymco Xciting 500. I tried two on the XC; a GPR and a Zard. Mid range performance and acceleration with both were improved, however, at hiway speeds,rpm was about 300 more.

Bongoman, Unfortunately, I cannot give you a definitive answer to your question because I fitted standard weight Dr.Pulley sliders, a DNA performance air filter and Iridium plugs at the same time. What I can tell you is that this combination has given a slight but noticeable increase in power and acceleration throughout the range with a slight increase in petrol consumption. How much more power is hard to quantify without a before/after dyno test The exhaust note is quite "fruity" during acceleration phases but decreases to a pleasant burble not much louder than stock when speed evens off.

I like the way Leo Vince3 adapted the exhaust to accommodate your saddlebags. That was one of my concerns regarding aftermarket exhaust.

I thought I was looking at mine then! I have a Delkevic exhaust on a black silverwing as well! It does sound beautiful!

Have you been happy with your Delkevic muffler? Does it work well with your saddle bags? Any problems? I`m just about to order this muffler any day now, but would love to get answers to these questions first. http://delkevic.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_946_1352_1513&product_id=10500

Hope it sounds as good as it looks. The site provides lots of info on the muffler; but a pity they don't include a sound clip of it. But maybe they do and I just don't see it.

Good luck with this muffler, Leena.