2004 Ballabio and Exhaust Options

[VR6Dave]

I'd like to upgrade my bike a bit and am interested in a set of Mistral High Pipes, MG High Pipes or these Quat D Mag-Nums:

 

http://www.qdexhaust.it/sphera/moto-guzzi/v11

 

What would be the cons of each?

 

Mistrals may require a Powercommander for optimum running, are these available for '04 models?

The MG pipes come with an engine module but will it be optimized if I also put a K&N or similar in the airbox?

Don't know anything about the Quat D Mag-Nums.

 

YOur help is appreciated.

 

Dave

[v50man]

Dave--

 

This is how you decide.

 

First, slide your hand gently down the front of your trousers.

 

If you feel something that resembles an oyster, then Mistrals are the pipes for you.

 

If, on the other hand, you graze against something resembling, say, two peas and a maggot -- well, then, the MG high pipes will fit you liike a glove.

 

If you come into contact with something more substantial than the aforementioned veggie/insect combo -- well, the Quat-Ds are the pipes for you.

 

 

Happy to help...

 

v50

[nose2wind]

I'd like to upgrade my bike a bit and am interested in a set of Mistral High Pipes, MG High Pipes or these Quat D Mag-Nums:

 

http://www.qdexhaust.it/sphera/moto-guzzi/v11

 

What would be the cons of each?

 

 

Luggage will not work with any of these high pipes.

[VR6Dave]

Luggage is not an issue, the Ventura rack and pack are not in the way. I hadn't intended on feeling myself up to get an answer. I just wanted some feedback on the mechanics of each and any experience as to what works with what or what may be required in addition to a certain set of pipes. Sounds like the Quat D requires some depravity to appreciate.

 

Dave

[Tom M]

Hi Dave,

I've never seen that set of Quat-D cans before so I can't help you there, but aftermarket exhaust kits have been discussed here many many times. Here's just one of the threads (11 pages and counting):

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...&hl=exhaust

 

Here's a search with more:

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...ighlite=exhaust

 

There was a group buy on M4 exhaust going on here recently, I don't know the current status but here's the thread:

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...=10319&st=0

 

Aftermarket exhaust pros: lighter than stock, flow better than stock (more power?), usually louder than stock, look cool and sound cool (subjective).

 

Cons: lighten your wallet, maybe not as durable as stock, usually louder than stock. If installed with an aftermarket high flowing crossover you will need to address the fuel map by finding someone who can reflash your ECU or by adding a Power Commander or other aftermarket solution. Besides possibly interfering with luggage, high mount pipes will move your passenger pegs to an uncomfortable position or do away with them completely.

[Guest Mattress]

I think there are some M4 mufflers on e-bay right now! EDIT: Sorry, that was a pair of Mistrals and they look a little used.

 

Personally, I like my staintunes. But each his own.