jingksed
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I'm getting ready to put an aftermarket slip on can on my new 2010 FZ1, but there are a few things I don't understand that I was hoping to get clarified before I buy anything.
First, my reason for putting a different pipe on is because the stock pipe looks and sounds lame. I don't plan to track my bike, so performance isn't really important to me (so long as it doesn't decrease performance any from stock, which I wouldn't expect).
My first question is how will a slip on change my gas mileage, if at all? This is important to me because I will probably be commuting some and I'd like to get the best deal at the pump that I can get.
Secondly, my bike is equipped with an EXUP system. According to the owners manual, "This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regulates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe. The EXUP system valve is constantly adjusted in accordance with the engine speed by a computer-controlled servomotor." Now, I've watched copperdawgs excellent video on installing aftermarket pipes and it seems as though anything I put on will require the deactivation of this EXUP system. I'm not very smart, but it sounds like that could be a bad thing...is Yamaha just blowing smoke up my tailpipe and this EXUP thing isn't really anything to write home about? Can anyone clarify the ramifications of deactivating this system?
Third, what are the pros and cons (if any) of gutting the cat? Referencing copperdawgs video again, it seems like this is a fairly common mod, but I haven't heard anyone explain why. And its a fairly permanent mod. How will it change performance? Will it change gas mileage? I bought an extended warranty...will it make said protection null and void?
Here is the link to copperdawgs tutorial videos (its the second to last video, titled "Installing a Slip On"), for those who doesn't know what I'm referring to: Gallery
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on my questions!
First, my reason for putting a different pipe on is because the stock pipe looks and sounds lame. I don't plan to track my bike, so performance isn't really important to me (so long as it doesn't decrease performance any from stock, which I wouldn't expect).
My first question is how will a slip on change my gas mileage, if at all? This is important to me because I will probably be commuting some and I'd like to get the best deal at the pump that I can get.
Secondly, my bike is equipped with an EXUP system. According to the owners manual, "This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regulates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe. The EXUP system valve is constantly adjusted in accordance with the engine speed by a computer-controlled servomotor." Now, I've watched copperdawgs excellent video on installing aftermarket pipes and it seems as though anything I put on will require the deactivation of this EXUP system. I'm not very smart, but it sounds like that could be a bad thing...is Yamaha just blowing smoke up my tailpipe and this EXUP thing isn't really anything to write home about? Can anyone clarify the ramifications of deactivating this system?
Third, what are the pros and cons (if any) of gutting the cat? Referencing copperdawgs video again, it seems like this is a fairly common mod, but I haven't heard anyone explain why. And its a fairly permanent mod. How will it change performance? Will it change gas mileage? I bought an extended warranty...will it make said protection null and void?
Here is the link to copperdawgs tutorial videos (its the second to last video, titled "Installing a Slip On"), for those who doesn't know what I'm referring to: Gallery
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on my questions!