My S10 does not like to run below 2500 rpm in any gear.

[ballisticexchris]

For clarification the issue we’re discussing is after clutch engagement when the bike is idling down the road.

I really appreciate the sincerely helpful suggestions here guys. There seems to be so many opinions on this motor my head is spinning. I’ve heard “delete the cat”, “get headers”, “you need a flash”, “the bike’s not broken in”, “balance the throttle bodies”, “adjust the CO”. Normally I just ride the bike as is!
I did add a complete Yosh system on my Hayabusa back in the day, but that was mostly because the OE cans were huge, ugly, silent, heavy and two of them. I actually like the look of the S10 exhaust. The bike also sounds great with the Arrow, but honestly I got used to how quiet my Strom was so I could easily leave the Arrow.
Gaskets are easy to cut, so I might try out the OE header with cat and see how she performs.
I’m still interested in messing with CO and TB, but it sucks that I’ll have to pay each time I want to adjust the former.

Better yet, I need to meet up with some locals to see how their tuned bikes run. I did just miss a demo day at my local dealer just before I got my used bike.

Hmmm, How about using a different gear? My bike is bone stock with the exception of a slip on Yoshimura quiet exhaust. If you are having issues simply stay out of the RPM range that's giving you trouble. The reality is most guys are running these bikes well above 2500rpm most of the time.

 

[Nikolajsen]

"jerky idle and shaft noise "

Mine does not have this.. Maybe what you have is a "monday model", or have been ruin be previus owner..

 

[Niterunnr]

Hmmm, How about using a different gear? My bike is bone stock with the exception of a slip on Yoshimura quiet exhaust. If you are having issues simply stay out of the RPM range that's giving you trouble. The reality is most guys are running these bikes well above 2500rpm most of the time.

Not giving me trouble, just noticeably louder, even at idle. Why did you spend money on an exhaust that is as quiet as stock? Also, I try to shift below 3k, this engine has plenty of low end grunt.

"jerky idle and shaft noise "
Mine does not have this.. Maybe what you have is a "monday model", or have been ruin be previus owner..

I sure hope not. I’ll make a short clip as I suspect it’s normal. Set your bike on a flat road and ride it at idle in first gear, then report back with your experience. You could also try second or third if you’re so inclined.

 

[ballisticexchris]

Not giving me trouble, just noticeably louder, even at idle. Why did you spend money on an exhaust that is as quiet as stock? Also, I try to shift below 3k, this engine has plenty of low end grunt.

It is about 10lbs lighter up high and while quiet, there in no aftermarket exhaust that is quieter than stock.

 

[Niterunnr]

It is about 10lbs lighter up high and while quiet, there in no aftermarket exhaust that is quieter than stock.

Wow, ten pounds?! How heavy is that stock can?
When I replaced my entire Hayabusa system I lost around fifteen pounds total, but that was mostly going from two cans to one.

 

[Clawdog60]

I use the stock can for weight training.