[Ducati] 749 Exhaust

Wed Aug 23 00:29:00 EDT 2006

Thanks!
I have a few months over the coming winter to make a decision and it is 
great to collect as much feedback as possible.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alex Obst" <alexobst at hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Ducati] 749 Exhaust


>I did this to my '06 749Dark
>
> http://www.ducatistore.co.uk/acatalog/Ducati_749_Performance_Parts.html
>
> It's the assymetrical system.  Best system for the price.  I wanted to 
> keep the wallet around 1500, and the fit had to be perfect.
>
> The difference is that this system uses the same can as the Termi full 
> system, but still utilizes the assymetric sytle and fueling of the 
> original exhaust system.  Also, get's rid of the pre-cat in the front 
> cylinder pipe.
>
> You get the sound and the cooler running, just not the equal length pipes 
> for maximum HP increase.  You won't knotice the difference between the 2 
> systems unless you goto a dyno.
>
> If you wanted to "core out" your own system (remove the cat and baffling), 
> It's easy to cut out the cat in the pipe...but a bit more work to get all 
> the baffles out of the can.  The end result is a very "tinny" souding 
> exhaust.....kinda like those cheapo tips for the Honda 4-cyl cars, etc...
>
> Sounds like crap.
>
> So, if you're on a budget....get the Termi Assymetrical system......
> If you have the cash, I would go for the full system from Termi.
> Fit and finish is just like the stock, only lighter, etc.....
>
> Another company I looked at was ZARD....they make a nice system
> http://www.section8superbike.com/cgi-bin/section8/flypage.html?mv_arg=00028
>
> These guys are great (section8)  They will help you find exactly what you 
> need for your spec bike with no problems.  The only issue is that they 
> dont sell the Assymetrical exhaust, I was only able to find that at the UK 
> Ducati link above
>
> Good luck and have fun
> _Alex
>
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> Have you considered/looked into Termignoni?  I put a full system on  mine 
> late last year and I've been very happy with it.  I think I got  about 5 
> more HP out of it and could swear it's cooler (temperature)  than the 
> stock exhaust under the saddle.  I think the exhaust note is  near 
> perfect--if a little loud.
>
>
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> On Aug 19, 2006, at 5:47 PM, George A wrote:
>
>>I have a 2004 749 dark and I am contemplating after market  exhaust.  At 
>>this point I have done some research on the following  exhaust systems:
>>
>>Remus Titanium Exhaust Systems
>>Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust Systems
>>
>>I would love to hear from someone who has either of the above  systems on 
>>their bike or of any other aftermarket exhaust systems  that anyone can 
>>personally recommend.
>>
>>Plus, I have also thought about in the short term eliminating the 
>>catalyst converter?  Looked into Leo Vince Exhaust Link pipe to  eliminate 
>>the catalyst converter.  Has anyone gone this route, and  what were the 
>>results?
>>Thanks
>>
>>George
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