Indian ftr1200 Toce lowmount baffle db killer.
Indian ftr1200 Toce lowmount baffle db killer comparison. Polished tip is without the baffle. Black tip is with the baffle installed. The baffle takes around...
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DJ121
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Thanks brother, it looks like it's still above 104, but it's worth a try to see if I can get away with it, appreciate your time
edgelett
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yes it's definitely above 104.Thanks brother, it looks like it's still above 104, but it's worth a try to see if I can get away with it, appreciate your time
Does yours have the baffle?
Breto
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I have no idea mate…loud is all I can tell you although I think there was a decibel test done by one of our members here somewhere.
Walrus
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Have not. Is loud, but not killer.
Walrus
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That Daytona is sweet!
DJ121
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100%.
DJ121
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At this point we're close to the XR1200 production time, at least in the USA market which was 2009-2012 I think? In any case, Indian will have to continue to innovate and evolve this motorcycle in order to demonstrate to the world market that they are serious. As a former XR 1200 owner who spent waaaay too much upgrading the bike only to lose money when I sold, it, I'll say Indian is already miles ahead of the XR. 1. They have several different models to appeal to different tastes of riders, from the FTR standard which I met a chap who has a bone stock one and loves it, to the Flat Track Style which look amazing, to the Carbon. 2. They have upgraded the FTR and moved it forward with kit that is worthy of a track day. The XR only evolved to the XRX with the adjustable front and rear suspension, the rest of the upgrading was on you as the owner. 3. Imagine owning a company such as Buell, shutting it down, and not using their engine in the XR? it has taken Harley over a decade to produce a motor that had more Hp than the Buell. So it think if Indian stays "on this track" (no pun intended) the bike will still be relevant. Note: I'm still a fan of the XR, wonderful street bike.
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Only thing that evolved for the 23 models is the gps dash. Everything else is the same as the 22s other than colors.
the accessory line for 23 is more street oriented which is good.
the accessory line for 23 is more street oriented which is good.
edgelett
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the fact they incorporated the GPS dash, updated all the colours and brought out a whole new line of accessories in my view shows they ARE serious about the FTR.
otherwise they would have just released the exact same bike without the things people have been asking for
DJ121
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Good question, my SuperDuke R became something of a Street legal track bike, this one I think will be a track worthy street bike. All depends if you have a desire to ride on the street, or none at all?
Walrus
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I love my FTR on the street. Is a light, nimble joy. But I have a sizeable flock and should probably cut down. I face this dilemma with my watch collection as well. Go on a purge - then one-by-one my watch boxes fill again.
To go racing on my street ride, I'd have to upgrade my stock (base) suspension and replace the low mount TOCE. Seems simpler to start with a semi-trashed stocker and build a racer. Not sure even the FTR OHLINS are really race ready.
I'm sure someone here can clue me in.
To go racing on my street ride, I'd have to upgrade my stock (base) suspension and replace the low mount TOCE. Seems simpler to start with a semi-trashed stocker and build a racer. Not sure even the FTR OHLINS are really race ready.
I'm sure someone here can clue me in.
DJ121
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Awesome, what kind of bikes inhabit your garage?
Walrus
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Race bikes are kept with a racing shop that transports them to track. Even though I am old and very slow. And I'm not being modest, just truthful.
Right now the garage fleet consists of
2019 Hayabusa with Akrapovic full exhaust set up for bagless sport touring.
2014 Ducati Evo Monster 1100 cc that is a back-up racer.
2012 GSXR 750
2020 Indian FTR
Two (yes two) 2022 Harley Fat Boys. Mine has the 131 engine. My wife, who is also a motorcycle nut, has a 121 engine. We just got these in September. We traded a 2016 Anniversary R6 on her bike. We moved here from Florida and the bike was much too tall for her in the Oklahoma hills when forced to stop. She used to race an R6, but would frequenly tip over.
2020 Harley CVO Street Glide. It's fat, but comfy and goes like stink. Like it a lot but the weight is an issue.
2014 Harley Breakout with engine work.
2012 Harley Sportster with monster engine putting 105 HP to rear wheel. Is amazingly fun, but gets about 13mph and has a 2.5 gallon peanut tank. Was a fun custom project. But totally impractical.
2012 Honda CBR-1000RR a former race bike returned to the street. Don't ride it much. Hurts my neck. Always did. But at speed your body (and head) are supported and pushed.
Suzuki 100 cc dirt bike. Ride around the neighborhood because I can.
Racer: Full zoot (as it gets/lmao) Ducati 1100 Eva with Paul Smart fairing. My wife races a modified Triumph 760 Daytona LE.
My wife can not ride the Busa, Street Glide, Ducati or Indian because they are too tall.
Right now the garage fleet consists of
2019 Hayabusa with Akrapovic full exhaust set up for bagless sport touring.
2014 Ducati Evo Monster 1100 cc that is a back-up racer.
2012 GSXR 750
2020 Indian FTR
Two (yes two) 2022 Harley Fat Boys. Mine has the 131 engine. My wife, who is also a motorcycle nut, has a 121 engine. We just got these in September. We traded a 2016 Anniversary R6 on her bike. We moved here from Florida and the bike was much too tall for her in the Oklahoma hills when forced to stop. She used to race an R6, but would frequenly tip over.
2020 Harley CVO Street Glide. It's fat, but comfy and goes like stink. Like it a lot but the weight is an issue.
2014 Harley Breakout with engine work.
2012 Harley Sportster with monster engine putting 105 HP to rear wheel. Is amazingly fun, but gets about 13mph and has a 2.5 gallon peanut tank. Was a fun custom project. But totally impractical.
2012 Honda CBR-1000RR a former race bike returned to the street. Don't ride it much. Hurts my neck. Always did. But at speed your body (and head) are supported and pushed.
Suzuki 100 cc dirt bike. Ride around the neighborhood because I can.
Racer: Full zoot (as it gets/lmao) Ducati 1100 Eva with Paul Smart fairing. My wife races a modified Triumph 760 Daytona LE.
My wife can not ride the Busa, Street Glide, Ducati or Indian because they are too tall.
MacBayne
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I will say that yes, that suspension is race ready. It outperforms the rest of the machine by a margin. I've had mine at the track twice using the same settings as the street and from lap one, didn't touch it. I am 60lbs over the spring rate, too, so it has WAY too much preload. Like I said before, the lean angle gets in the way. In the turn in my profile pic you can see that my peg and shifter are my limit and in a couple of turns, a bounce would shift the transmission so I had to dial it back. On the other side the pipe is in the way. I made sure to stay away from the kerbs or I am sure the exhaust cans would be destroyed.
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DJ121
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Walrus, this is an amazing lineup of bikes, WOW, now I don't feel as bad if I keep the Ryker and the FTR R. Now have all the sliders on there and am essentially ready for a track day
DJ121
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Thank you for the info, I have the Toce exhaust, so I don't know what kind of clearance that has for those right turns? Also know nothing about the performance of these tires, I'm aDunlop Q4 front, Q3+ on the rear person. Also, the guy who sold me the bike said he set it up for a person who is 185 lbs, I am 200 without my leathers on, not sure if I should go by the book settings?