Staintunes vs. stock cans weight? Anyone compared?

[sickchilly]

Just contemplating ways to shed a few pounds... Usually the easiest way is an aftermarket exhaust. So has anyone actually weighted both a Staintune can and a stock can? Just wondering what the difference is. Or maybe I'm just trying to rationalize the $800! :D

[Byron]

Yes, have the Staintunes and they weight about half of what the stock mufflers weight.

[sickchilly]

Thanks, I guess I was looking for some more empirical evidence... some hard numbers, perhaps?

[Byron]

Then maybe this (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13385&highlight=Staintunes+weight) will do.

[sickchilly]

Perfect. That one didn't turn up in my searches. Grassy-a$$, senior.

[racer1735]

The biggest improvement that aftermarket canisters make over a stock system is not in how much better they flow, its in the amount of weight you lose. Makes the hp/wt ratio much better. Dropping 6-10 pound total is huge in that regard. Most manufacturers have done a lot of homework in making the bike perform efficiently in the exhaust area to begin with. Dropping the weight helps out even more.

[Ken]

If losing 1% of the bike's weight makes a huge difference, I need to lose more weight! :D :03biker:

The biggest improvement that aftermarket canisters make over a stock system is not in how much better they flow, its in the amount of weight you lose. Makes the hp/wt ratio much better. Dropping 6-10 pound total is huge in that regard. Most manufacturers have done a lot of homework in making the bike perform efficiently in the exhaust area to begin with. Dropping the weight helps out even more.

[SteveST1300]

12lbs less muffler 12lbs more gear!:03biker:

[Don-STOC237]

Most of us could lose 12 pounds a lot easier than we could shell out the $800.

And we wouldn't have to put up with noisy, ugly mufflers. :D

[SteveST1300]

Well everyone has an opinion. I think the stock muffler is much uglier than the Staintunes and 12 lbs heavier. To each his own! As for noisy they are hardly that!

[naturally wired]

200? st1300 $12000+ABS+tax
New helmet $250
New riding jacket $180
Staintunes $800
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I thought its was 9 to 10 lbs each can?????

[Kempo-STer]

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Why NOT?? Jane was a HOT red head...

[naturally wired]

:lol: Don't be an Astro.....you know you had the hots for Judy:lol:


Plus my SO's name really is Jane?:eek:



Where did I put those darn stock cans?.....maybe I should put them back on:shrug2:



:22yikes: NOT!

[Pred8tor]

Not sounding like George Jetsons runabout $Priceless$!!!!!!;)


Sounds like a fighter jet engine to me - I LIKE the turbine sound!

[ga06rider]

I'm new to this site and just got my new 06 ST yesterday. I have an Interceptor with Staintunes on it and like the sound with the baffles out. Sounds like a mild sports car. Has anyone used the Two Brothers pipes? How do they sound in comparison? They are a bit cheaper. Are there any other options? Has anyone used the K&N filter in conjunction with the pipe change and with what results?
Thanks.

[naturally wired]

Most that have tried them switched o the Tunes later anyway!...there different sounding then the Tunes plus repacking and that ugly strap they give you to mount them:eek: the Tunes never need repacking and they are top shielf, fit, finish, and mounting.....I would tell you to do the 61 psi pressure regulator along with the K+N and the tunes to get the most out of the set up !...I love it on mine!