Yoshimura is playing to the green movement with its new R-77 slip-on canister with integral catalytic converter.
The version ready for the 2008-09 Honda CBR1000RR is claimed to be three pounds lighter than stock and offers a big bump in midrange power. Most importantly to the greenies, however, is that it produces fewer emissions than other performance mufflers.
For more information, visit http://www.yoshimura-rd.com.
The LeoVince SBK Underbody exhaust is a new line for 2010. The SBK Underbody is developed solely for motorcycles that feature low center of gravity, under engine exhaust systems. The SBK Underbody is positioned under the engine to make best use of the vehicle’s natural center of gravity.
The unique shape was derived from the SBK Factory range yet it clearly creates its own category of design and function. Optimized weight distribution, excellent performance and true aesthetic appeal defines the Underbody Exhaust as a solid performer and LeoVince SBK product.
If you have a Yoshimura exhaust on your bike you are eligible to enter their photo contest in order win some free Yoshimura apparel. Yoshimura will choose a winner every month, go to their site for all the details, good luck!
Hit the jump and check out some of the submissions so far.
Alright, maybe this isn’t for everyone, but I thought it was obscure enough to warrant some interest to any motorcyclist.
TEZZMIN, a senior member over at the R6MessageNet forums, has posted a nice How-To on removing an ’03-’04 Yamaha R6 ‘s Air Induction System.
What does the AIS do?
“AIS takes clean air from the air box where it is distributed and pulled (under vacuum) past the reed valves and in to the exhaust port where it mixes with
the unburned fuel and ignites @ 1200 degrees it in the exhaust header. ” (quote by 04UpInFlames). Well said.If you get allot of deceleration popping with a slip on or full system this removed will help reduce it. The AIS helps the bike put out “cleaner” emissions. That’s why a “racer” would have no need for it and if you get a after market pipe some choose to remove it.
Did you get all that?
Even if you don’t own a 2003-2004 Yamaha R6, it’s interesting to see how it’s done. hit the jump for more pics. Head to the thread to see the details and see the 11 pages of posts that followed.
Current New York state law and Federal law prohibit motorcycles from emitting exhaust noise in excess of 80 decibels. In a move to enhance the enforceability of laws governing exhaust noise specific to motorcycles, the New York City city council has drafted a proposed law, No. 416-A, to aid various law enforcement agencies in what would effectively be elimination of many motorcycles from the City of New York.
Wow, this thread has been going on since 2004! Kudos to Dino One of the Yamaha R6Messagenet for starting such a titan. There’s a nice collection of pics here with some pretty nice exhaust setups. Here’s a couple to wet your whistle:
More pics, video and squids after the jump!
