St1100 exhaust upgrade?

[robofavo]

Ok I love how quiet my ST is, have been recently wishing it sounded just a little more like a motorcycle than a sewing machine. Am I crazy for thinking this? Not loud, but just a little more "throaty". (If that's a word). In any event looking for any recommendations on exhaust upgrades for my 1991 ST. Any takers? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Remontoire]

It's the kid in me I guess, but I like to hear the exhaust note. I got a pair of Staintune pipes. They have easy access to change between childish and more a adult mode with a single screw. Not that I ever get out of adolescence.

I think they're brilliant. I like to think this V4 is worth showing off sometimes.
Ian

 

[flyfisher]

Not loud, but just a little more "throaty".

If you save just one life....it's worth it......... .................ff

 

[maximark]

I've installed a set of Dulkevic tri- oval pipes from eBay. I love how they sound, it's exactly what you're describing and just can't wait until it gets warmer so I can hear them on the road.

Mark

 

[Bush]

Be aware that some, if not all, aftermarket pipes will not allow the easy access to the axle nut that Honda engineers so thoughtfully provided, making wheel removals a bit more work.

 

[maximark]

Be aware that some, if not all, aftermarket pipes will not allow the easy access to the axle nut that Honda engineers so thoughtfully provided, making wheel removals a bit more work.

That's correct. My new Delkevic has to be removed in order to take rear wheel off, but there's a clamp right before muffler so you take out just muffler but none of the elbows. It's only one Alan head screw which on the other hand gives me more room along swingarm.

Mark

 

[robofavo]

Ok, that's just the encouragement I was looking for...Winter in the upper Midwest has been pretty grueling, dreams of getting my ST out of Winter mothballs has kept me going...Thanks for the tips..much appreciated.

 

[ST1100Y]

Be aware that some, if not all, aftermarket pipes will not allow the easy access to the axle nut...

+1...
And I actually like the stealth nature of the OEM setup... it probably spared me from receiving numerous 'performance awards' in the past years ;-)

 

[Grabcon]

Here is a link to a small write up that I did.

https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?120039-Two-brothers-for-my-ST1100&highlight=

I ended up removing them. The low frequency of the pipes really bothered my ears even with ear plugs.

 

[ST1100Y]

I ended up removing them. The low frequency of the pipes really bothered my ears even with ear plugs.

I can relate... threw the cans on my '92 out as their increased sound due rotted baffle plates drove me nuts during long hauls...