26-01-14, 01:14 AM
Can't really pin it down to one answer to be honest, I guess I rushed into buying them and when they arrived I just thought in all honesty I don't really need these. I did a lot of research before buying them, went through loads of info and reviews on the old and new forum about what people thought of aftermarket stainless pipes and which to buy. Sorry if this offends anyone but the general consensus I found was that the motads were the best, however there were people who were having issues with fitment or just poor running in comparison to the original pipes. Skilled mechanics were also commenting that dyno readings showed the original pipes offered the best running, especially in the mid range, as they are after all designed by Yamaha for the bike. Obviously the fact they corrode very easily isn't ideal but hopefully this time my preparation and painting will be good enough to keep the rust away for a decent amount of time.
I asked a load of questions to motad who gave me great customer service. When they arrived I compared them side by side with my original pipes. They were not the exact same, especially where the 4 pipes join to 2 then one and go to the outlet pipe which was one of the main questions I asked and was reassured it was all the same as the original. I was quite put off by that, also the fact they weren't as good a finish as I was hoping made me decide to change my mind about scrapping my old pipes which leaves me where I am today. If the remaining holes can be welded which I'm very sure they can be, I am definitely putting my originals back on. Yes it was a ball ache preparing and cleaning them and no doubt painting them will be hassle too but if the bike keeps all of its mid range power then its worth it because revving the tits off of it everywhere isn't my riding style. If I can sell them and get back the £150 I spent I can put that towards braided lines and renthals.
I asked a load of questions to motad who gave me great customer service. When they arrived I compared them side by side with my original pipes. They were not the exact same, especially where the 4 pipes join to 2 then one and go to the outlet pipe which was one of the main questions I asked and was reassured it was all the same as the original. I was quite put off by that, also the fact they weren't as good a finish as I was hoping made me decide to change my mind about scrapping my old pipes which leaves me where I am today. If the remaining holes can be welded which I'm very sure they can be, I am definitely putting my originals back on. Yes it was a ball ache preparing and cleaning them and no doubt painting them will be hassle too but if the bike keeps all of its mid range power then its worth it because revving the tits off of it everywhere isn't my riding style. If I can sell them and get back the £150 I spent I can put that towards braided lines and renthals.