Aftermarket exhaust or no

I have been using the cheapest one, the N.E.P., for decades. Once adjusted, it fits and works perfectly.

On the ST1300, you need to run a tiny screw through the tab and into the drain hole on the bottom.
 
Wasn't thrilled with the Kaoko throttle "lock" that I installed, as it tended to gradually slip even when I had the resistance set to fairly heavy.

OTOH it was better than nothing, when I wanted a short break from holding the throttle open.

I know you've already opted to stay with the OEM exhaust but I'll say I loved the StainTunes that the previous owner included when he put the bike on consignment. I never had or rode with the OEM pipes but I loved the deep rumble of what I had.

I did get and install the additional baffle tips to quiet it down just a bit, after hearing from each of my neighbors at various times that they had heard me departing for work at relatively early hours in the mornings. My neighbors are far too good to us, for me to annoy them unnecessarily.
 
I'm not a big fan of aftermarket exhausts. Every time I've tried one (for the looks and the sound, never for the performance, which is almost always lacking), I've noticed a loss of torque at very low RPMs, making city riding less enjoyable.

I did make an exception for my CRF1000, though, with a full exhaust system. However, I still alternate between the stock muffler and the Arrow.
Aside from a marginal gain at very high RPMs, the stock exhaust will always offer the best performance.

For the Pan European, I find the original silencers to be the best integrated into the lines of the motorcycle, and I prefer to enjoy the sound of the V4 rather than the noise of the exhaust.
 
I have the long Delkevics on my 2007 and they're too loud for me (the previous owner installed them and sold the OEM exhaust). I have both sets of baffles and the only difference seems to be the longer baffles cut down the higher frequencies but there isn't much change in volume. I've been wanting to change back to stock for a long time but just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

I have a cruise control on mine and a Cramp Buster. I put the Cramp Buster on the left grip for long trips. It really helps with fatigue after several hours on the road.
 
Re after-market exhaust systems I'd consider one if it made my ST sound like an F-4 Phantom. Of course not only is it not likely it's not possible. But there was one designed by Honda for the CBX that did exactly that. Upper management put the kibosh on it but that would have been so awesome had it shipped.
 
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