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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 07:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Since i had the 1125 in the shop for a bad stator and i was going to fix the pesky coolant weep that required a rotation. I removed the entire exhaust and brought it to Pete at Grand Stand Designs for ceramic coating. The finish is called chrome x (i'm sure the mfg would not spell it this way)



I love the way it came out, I was nervous that the silver would clash with the black but it makes the large ugly muffler pop, I don't want more noise(at least not a lot)
Got a lot of great reviews at the shop today.
Wish i knew how to post a larger picture
Thought i'd share, Bob

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Dannybuell
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 08:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Are you noticing a cooler running ride?
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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 08:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dan, As far as coolant temp or rider comfort?
I only got a 10 mi loop on her for a test and she went on the truck. Hopefully Sunday morning will tell.
The coolant temps where normal and i use full gear so i haven't been bothered too much with rider comfort.
On the Uly i also had the header coated and i would say it did increase rider comfort, I never did install the heat shield from the comfort kit.
Bob
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

All I see is pipe in the pics...
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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not my usual style but , BLING BLING!
Looks great in person
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I will give you the benefit of the doubt cause both the R and CR are MUCH better looking in real life. Some things are just not photogenic.
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Pariah
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 03:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's one sexy gordita of an exhaust you have there. Me likey... all of these skinny aftermarket exhausts just don't do it for me.

Give me a free flowing chubby stocker (that doesn't need packing)--- how refreshing. And all chromed up like that, there's a statement. It honors Buell and mocks Harley-Davidson at the same time... : )
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Xb9er
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 04:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

reminds me of the XB12 race can. Very nice, me likey
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Clk92vette
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 05:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have thought about doing the same thing. How much did that cost?
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 09:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That looks really crazy. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around a giant chromed muffler. Kudos.
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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Link to a larger shot.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4779814416_ff8 5329ec1_b.jpg

CLK, Pete is a sponsor on this site, around $225
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Large shot is great on detail. Still not sure what I think about that. It's almost stunning (like a bright light or high voltage charge lol). I just don't know...but it's definitely different. Nice work: you've managed to boggle my mind : D
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D_adams
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks,Dean
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Metalrabbit
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well at least it doesn't look like a giant tootsie roll stuck in your molars that way.
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Drhodes1970
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That might be a good option for your pipes Dean.
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D_adams
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

True, but you'd need to do the headers to make it all match. I don't know if they have an exchange on headers or something like that. It does look pretty cool on the stock can though.
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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pete does have a set of 08 headers on the wall that i'm petty sure he would do an exchange.
09 moved the o2's
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No_rice
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hmm.... you definatly know there's an exhaust on the one...
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Avc8130
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Was that $225 for the muffler AND headers?
American Sportbike gets $200 for just the headers.
ac
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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don't hold me to it but yes headers and muffler, You would have to contact him yourself for a firm price
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Avalaugh
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How will it look after a few thousand miles, and after a good bit of abuse maybe some blueing would make it look even more badass : )

Or will it just come off and look dog ?
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Lastonetherebuys
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If I read this right its not chromed but rather a ceramic with a chrome type finish. ceramics tend not to blue like chrome.
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Dannybuell
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Avalaugh - I ceramic coated my S1 swing arm many, many years ago (>12) when there was some sort of recall. I asked the dealer if I could have the swingarm first. It is just like paint and has held up great w/no maintenance at all.
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Cravacor
Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am having my headers and Burns exhaust ceramic coated silver at:
Maryland Performance Coatings
Ste C, 5360 Enterprise Street
Sykesville, MD 21784-9914
(410) 549-6122
They are recommended by HDFR, the local (formerly) Buell race shop. I believe the price he quoted me for the headers and muffler was around $150. I will post up once they are complete and installed.
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Avc8130
Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Excellent. Keep us posted.
ac
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