Looking for a few other peoples opinions. I went to see the engineer again today to get a better understanding of the exhaust system he is going to make, the cost, what it's actually going to be made from etc. He's busy getting a Triumph ready for some event in shepton mallet currently, so has booked me in for the 2nd week of feb. As for the exhaust, this is the bit I need some others opinions with.
For the full system including a new end can he will hand build it is going to cost £450. I break this down to being £100 more than I would have otherwise paid if I went for the Motad venom pipes (£150) and a Mivv or pipe werx end can (£200 approx) I was looking at. For me, the most important part are the down pipes. He said they will be a mix of 304 and 316 stainless, however I am aware that the motad venoms are also in 304 stainless and have mixed reviews. I made clear to him that I don't want to lose any mid range if possible, or re-jet the carbs, so I thought this would mean keeping the balance pipes is necessary however he says that isn't the case? He has had 20 years experience with this trade and from what I have seen in his portfolio of pics he has shown me and the Harley Davidson and some old Triumph in his workshop he clearly is very skilled and knows what he is doing. I'm just a bit worried some of what he says is conflicting common consensus on here. Also, he mentioned is it a "race can I'm after" and to be honest I don't want anything too lairy and am a bit worried it wont have the stamps etc on it so if I get pulled it could be a problem. I have mentioned this to him of course.
What I'm asking is do you think this is a good idea or should I just go for the motads like everyone else and a well reputed and reviewed legal end can with removable baffle. I just really don't want to be disappointed either way and lose mid range grunt and smooth running to gain some minute HP because that is probably my favorite thing about this bike. My standard pipes are absolutely ruined though to the point I am not keen on riding the bike at the moment and I need to fix it asap really. Any opinions very welcome.