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Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 1/30/2007 10:13:13 PM

chicagohurrican

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Hi,

I have an '89 CBR 600 with only 15K on it that I got in August. I'm getting it ready for the track and want to make performance upgrades. It has a stock exhaust which I'm thinking of replacing with a Kerker full system. I'm going to do either a stage one or two jet kit. Anybody have an opinion on the kerker exhaust? Or full exhaust versus slip-on? I don't want loud pipes. I have the jet kit and the K and N air filter. Is it worth it to do a stage 2, or will that make it tricky to run. It starts up and runs great, except the carbs need to be cleaned-the idle varies. It's also a California bike, so I don't know it there's emission info I need to consider.

Any advice you all have would be great!

Thanks

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 1/31/2007 10:13:17 AM

rrasco

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welcome to the site!

i really dont like the kerker's look at all. they do make a vance and hines and a D&D pipe that fit the bike as well. i have even seen a micron and a scorpion on ebay before. if you get a full system you will get a higher top end torque but you will lose a little low end torque. if you are gonna be running it on the track and need a higher top speed FS is the way to go, if you are just doing street riding then slipon would be the way to go. if you find a good deal on ebay for a FS that might make it worth it. watched a brand new D&D FS go for $150 the other day, so....they are there. the D&D is a very loud pipe though, just an FYI.

these bikes did differ a little in Cali, not sure on the specifics, but it is something to do with emissions. i dont think it should really effect anything you do though.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 1/31/2007 6:03:45 PM

chicagohurrican

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Hi,

Thanks for the tips. I'll do a slip-on. What do you know about Viper slip-ons? There's one on EBay. Also, there's a Vance and Hines SSR2, but it's $250. Are the ones you seen for $150 brand new? Got a quick search suggestion?

Also, does anyone know the ID of the fuel hoses going to and from the fuel filter?

Thanks

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/1/2007 10:11:13 AM

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well, i have not heard anything about the Viper. and no I dont know the ID, I can try and check later.

here is the $150 I saw on ebay, yes it was brand new.

http://tinyurl.com/3c5dhu

V&H SSR-2:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/partslist.aspx?Bike=1242&Style=17376

D&D SHOW N GO:

http://www.starcycle.com/street/d&d_honda.html

yoshimura also had the RS-3 for the F1, but I have never seen one for sale from a retailer, only ebay and private ads.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/7/2007 12:38:59 PM

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The California bikes have openings in the exhaust manifold on the front of the bike, to recirculate exhaust gases. I plugged mine up and the bike runs great without it.
I also have a Kerker exhaust on my bike -- I can't tell you for sure whether or not it's faster than stock, because I bought mine with it on it already. I can tell you, however, that it is quite loud -- my neighbors complain if I don't RPM's under about 5k :)

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/8/2007 4:32:26 PM

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Hi Mike,

Thanks. Did/does your bike have the canister underneath it? I assume it's a carbon canister like cars have. It has a few hoses going to and from it. Do you know how to bypass it so I can remove it?

Also, I'm rebuilding, cleaning, and jetting out the carbs to stage 1, putting on a K and N air filter, and some sort of slip-on. There's a SuperTrapp in good shape. There's also a full system from Sweden that's new and reasonably priced (before shipping).

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/9/2007 1:25:44 PM

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What about the Cobra F1s? It retails for 147 bucks-- is it crap?

http://www.starcycle.com/street/cobra.html

The cool thing about them is that it says F1 on the side, the same demarcation as the bike.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/15/2007 8:33:15 PM

hurricane man

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I have a full open Super Trapp, Its made for the track but it sounds very good on the street. I also wear earplugs when I ride.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/17/2007 6:12:14 PM

chicagohurrican

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Hey,

I got the SuperTrapp used for $75 on EBay. It's in terrific condition. What do you mean by "wide open"-with no baffles?

I do wear ear plugs, but still don't like loud pipes.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/17/2007 6:13:47 PM

chicagohurrican

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Your bike is beautiful! I have the same color. I've thought about getting a second skin seat cover like yours, but like the black too.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/17/2007 6:33:46 PM

renns

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For what its worth, the Vance and Hines SSR2 on my Hurricane is pretty loud compared to my other bikes too.

Not like my RC51 track bike with no sound baffling in the exhaust

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 2/17/2007 10:02:25 PM

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"wide open" would mean there is no baffle material within the can to deaden the sound. the baffle material is just a tightly bundled fiberglass mat around the perforated exhaust core. most of older model exhaust cans have it in them but can be removed and replaced. newer designed units have a removable baffle insert to use as a sound deadener. it is inserted into the end of the tail and held with a large c-clip.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 3/15/2007 9:56:23 PM

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I have a wide open yoshi race pipe on mine, and I absolutely love it! But if you aren't looking for loud, this wouldn't be the pipe for you haha!! But if it means anything, I get compliments on it all the time, even from a few Harley riders, and take it from me, I used to work at a Harley dealership, and if you are on a sport bike and get any compliment from some of the hardcore Harley riders.....consider yourself VERY lucky.

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 3/16/2007 6:15:16 PM

OjaiCBRF1

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Can you get a sound clip of your bike idling/revving?? I'd very much appreciate it

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RE: Exhaust for '89 CBR600F - 3/16/2007 8:17:49 PM

yardstickninja

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right now it is still too cold to start the bike up where I am, but as soon as I get it started I'll post it.