Hi from newbie and F800GS question...

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Hi, I am new here and just about to take the plunge on a new GS to run during the winter and sit alongside my HD Nightster during the winter nights.

I rode a demo today and just loved it - so easy to ride, either pootling or pressing on. However, after the HD, I did find the standard can on the GS a little muted. So, the question is, what is the preferred can of choice for these twins? The Akrapovic (nearly £600 gulp), a Remus (the dealer recommended) or anything else?

Much appreciated.

S
 
The tone from the can seems to improve over the first few hundred miles, personally wouldn't bother changing the can for a bit until you find you definitely don't like it.
 
I love the sound of the original can.
I'll be sticking with it.

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I've got a Remus Hexacone on mine. Nice noise without being too loud :).

However, it sits closer in to the bike than the standard can and will fry the numberplate, unless you put some kind of extra backing behind the plate :rolleyes:...
 
Hey, just noticed - is this thread a meeting place for the Sheffield 800 club?:P
 
Feeling a bit left out here, being from down south.;)

Guess you northern guys like the 800 then?
 
Skyman said:
Feeling a bit left out here, being from down south.;)

Guess you northern guys like the 800 then?
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I guess so (great on Sheffield's potholed roads) - at least one of us is a girl tho':P
 
Then my apologies to that girl for the figure of speech.;)
 
rce said:
:beerjug:

Magnet... is that the demolished pub ?
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My username comes from a couple of incidents in Germany, after which my 'friends' named me the 'Armco Magnet'...:(

PS No offence taken Skyman:)
 
Well, I agree about the exhaust, so I went for a Beowolf, dead easy to fit, decent price and sounds a hell of a lot better than the original, plus you can take the baffle out for extra woooomph !!


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russ_fae_fyvie said:
Well, I agree about the exhaust, so I went for a Beowolf, dead easy to fit, decent price and sounds a hell of a lot better than the original, plus you can take the baffle out for extra woooomph !!


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I've also been looking at Beowulf... however I wanted to know about volume. I'm out all sorts of hours and could end up being none too popular with my neighbours - how much louder is it at low revs, say 2-3000?

S
 
Smythson said:
I've also been looking at Beowulf... however I wanted to know about volume. I'm out all sorts of hours and could end up being none too popular with my neighbours - how much louder is it at low revs, say 2-3000?

S
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Its not overloud, just better than the sewing machine original.

I have the baffle out and its certainly not obtrusive.

If you're just tootling its fine.
 
Stop press - the question is now academic! Returned to the dealer today, rode a 1200GS ........... and bought that instead. Collection next Saturday (1st). Great service from Russ at Riders in Cardiff.
 
Skyman said:
Stop press - the question is now academic! Returned to the dealer today, rode a 1200GS ........... and bought that instead. Collection next Saturday (1st). Great service from Russ at Riders in Cardiff.
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Hey Skyman :thumb2

Beautifull :thumb great bike I just love there torque, Enjoy :beerjug:

I assume you mean service from the Sales Team :D show us a picture of it when you get your paws on it.


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Ps I wonder if anyone has ever posted in the 11's and 12's section then said its ok I have now purchased a 798 :D
 
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