Muffler Recommendation?

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Muffler Recommendation?

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Hi all,
Recently bought a 1978 R60/7.
It came with straight pipes.
Its a bit silly how loud it is.
Any recommendations on aftermarket mufflers?
Looking for something with a nice throaty tone.
Thanks for any comments.
-Marcus
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Why not go with the SS copies of the quiet original mufflers?
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Thanks for the ideas guys, much appreciated.
Thinking of trying this budget model out.
If they suck I can move onto something else.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261916047083
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Marcus wrote:Thanks for the ideas guys, much appreciated.
Thinking of trying this budget model out.
If they suck I can move onto something else.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261916047083
More than likely you will be able to see straight through those, with a little baffling around the outside.
I doubt you will get the "nice throaty tone" you are hoping for.
You will still be alienating your neighbors.
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Hey Rob, thanks for the input and checking out my link.

There's a Harley across the street form me and my next door neighbor has a Yamaha with straight pipes ...so my block is already loud with bikes...no worries there. Mostly looking for my own satisfaction. Maybe it's silly to spend $150 on a pipe with barely any baffling. Perhaps I will shop around more.

Cheers
-Marcus
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Marcus wrote:Hey Rob, thanks for the input and checking out my link.

There's a Harley across the street form me and my next door neighbor has a Yamaha with straight pipes ...so my block is already loud with bikes...no worries there. Mostly looking for my own satisfaction. Maybe it's silly to spend $150 on a pipe with barely any baffling. Perhaps I will shop around more.

Cheers
-Marcus
I bought a similar set for a CB200 I was going to cafe. I was greatly disappointed when the arrived and saw you could drop an object straight through.
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Duane Ausherman wrote:Why not go with the SS copies of the quiet original mufflers?
The problem I have with it is that stainless steel will turn kind of brown. If a person is OK with the coloration SS would be the best choice.

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Ken, you exist! We were wondering. I wandered through your area with nary a peep a few months ago.

Here is hoping that you are well and busy.
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