(08-26-2018, 11:42 PM)Mark Wrote:(08-23-2018, 05:33 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:(08-23-2018, 12:36 AM)Mark Wrote: I went with akrapovic header and left the stock muffler.
That's one of the more uncommon changes. Noticed any difference?
It seem to rev quicker through the rev range 6k plus
Interesting you didn’t go with the slip on also. The way you did it though, you got the most gain by un restricting the exhaust and cutting down on a few DBs.
I’ve always wondered how that setup would work out.
Mark
(08-25-2018, 05:37 AM)Duccrazydave Wrote: " First time I noticed it I had added a touring shield." Hey Spinner, possibly unrelated, but my experience with the California Scientific XL screen and the installation of a large touring screen on my brother's Kawasaki Concours produced somewhat similar results. Before we replaced the stock, worn front springs on the Kawi, you could see the effects of the "barn door" screen. Actually compressing the forks 1.5" riding into a headwind! At the road speeds you were describing, you're pushing through quite a bit of air. My RS had no suspension issues, as on the Kawi, but could certainly feel the wind trying to hold you back, seemingly softening the engine response
You know, when I first noticed this issue I had added a PUIG Windscreen for winter and touring. Noticed on long rides with wind it really effected my mileage. I’ve since gone back to the original BMW screen. Just have to use good ear plugs. Also thinking about the new Neotec or just a regular full face helmet. My Schuberth ain’t cutting it. Wind noise is killing me.