[Edit: Thanks, mods, for breaking this exhaust conversation out of the other thread]
Regarding the Motorcyclist Article HERE:
They have one incorrect statement. The article says: "Punch the starter and an enormous catalyst-equipped muffler behind the left bag releases a surprisingly assertive bark, with subtle... "
Catalytic converter is under the bike separate from the muffler and not in the muffler. That jives with why all of the reports say the removed muffler is actually surprisingly light and why there will not be a significant weight savings by replacing the muffler with an aftermarket slip on. Real weight savings will only come with a full system.
Personally, I don't plan on touching the exhaust anyway. I am both 'loud' adverse and "spend a lot of money" adverse all at the same time! Plus I see no reason to remove the cat. The weight is low, so one probably won't notice it when it's gone. Also, I really don't care about hp on a bike like this. And thirdly, cleaning up the exhaust is a good thing in my opinion.
Regarding the Motorcyclist Article HERE:
They have one incorrect statement. The article says: "Punch the starter and an enormous catalyst-equipped muffler behind the left bag releases a surprisingly assertive bark, with subtle... "
Catalytic converter is under the bike separate from the muffler and not in the muffler. That jives with why all of the reports say the removed muffler is actually surprisingly light and why there will not be a significant weight savings by replacing the muffler with an aftermarket slip on. Real weight savings will only come with a full system.
Personally, I don't plan on touching the exhaust anyway. I am both 'loud' adverse and "spend a lot of money" adverse all at the same time! Plus I see no reason to remove the cat. The weight is low, so one probably won't notice it when it's gone. Also, I really don't care about hp on a bike like this. And thirdly, cleaning up the exhaust is a good thing in my opinion.