S&s slip on I found it really good price and the result is stunning even with catalyst!Agree with Max. The stalling does reduce with mileage but at present the only option to eradicate this is an aftermarket tune. An option I WILL eventually go for I hasten to add.
I went for Akrapovics on my non Race Replica S simply for build quality as the first generation of the black OEM exhausts where the exhaust hangar bracket only went as far as the upper pipe were prone to failure and splitting quite spectacularly if you ran with the cat removed. Indian corrected this with a second generation design of the OEM pipes where the exhaust hangar was welded across both upper and lower pipes. It was always my intention to remove the cat from the off. Nevertheless I was a little disappointed in the sound of the Akrapovics as you mentioned. For me removing the cat improved the sound quite a lot. I was initially going to go for baffle removal as well but with an impending 1,400 mile trip planned as soon as I was getting the bike and mild OCD and the fact the dealership had no spare bungs at the time I left them in where they will probably remain now?
No I haven't order them yet! A very good friend of mine will get them for me in Greece! He lives in NY..Hope you got the 20% off Black Friday deal? Over here they are more than double the price of the Akrapovics. Together with the FTR’s stablemate and the inordinate amount of money I have thrown at that with custom paint, stage II tuning, air ride suspension etc. etc. the list is endless and the fact both bikes are just for pleasure I need to err on the side of caution a little when it comes to lashing out the cash on the latest ‘must haves’ that I don’t really need!
As Ferraiolo1 said my dealer also has a modified FTR RR sitting on the showroom floor right now. As you can see it has the stock catalytic converter removed and features a Bassani exhaust with a PV3 and tune sold with the bike. It also has some carbon fiber bits. I have heard this bike run. It is ridiculously loud. If you check the Bassani web site it clearly states “for race use only - this system is not emissions compliant.” I don’t know how this can be legal in the state of Pennsylvania. In PA all vehicle models manufactured with a catalytic converter can not be inspected if it is removed. It is possible the dealership will sell the bike with the stock Akrapovic system and CAT included. Come inspection time it could be swapped back to stock. I assume these exhaust modifications and tune also void the factory warrant. But I am not sure. I am very confused....To see this bike and price visit Pitt Cycles of Warrendale, PA on line and search new inventory.