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pfletch
Fri 2/7/03, 2:11PM
I ordered the Scorpion slip-on exhaust today from Pipe City, when it arrives will it have all the neceasary parts and instructions or will I have to purchase some sort of connector?

ward
Fri 2/7/03, 2:48PM
you'll get everything you need, including 8 friggin stickers.

Superdave
Fri 2/7/03, 5:36PM
stickers are cool :)

gregbenner
Fri 2/7/03, 6:08PM
I ordered one on Wednesday. I'll sell my stickers cheap! From what I understand, all of them are removeable, which I didn't think was the case for all aftermarket exhausts.

Does anyone have any experience with Scorpion performance, particularly as compared to some of the other brands? I got the Scorpion because I liked the look and sound of the one on Nanducio's which I saw last Sunday (shit, my spelling sucks), i.e. ovel stainless with no "stickers". Plus, price to my door of $260.00.

My experience with other motorcycles/cars is that there is generally very little difference between slip ons, particularly for street riding . Maybe different with a full system flat out for 10-15 laps at a track.

Greg

pfletch
Fri 2/7/03, 6:21PM
What would anyone suggest for cutting the stock pipe, I don't have a dremel tool, will a hacksaw, or a grinder do the job. or how about a sawzall?

linp
Fri 2/7/03, 6:23PM
Wish I could merge these threads somehow:
http://www.socalsvriders.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1701

filthyboatguy
Fri 2/7/03, 8:31PM
A hacksaw works fine, remove the right front peg to give yourself room to work. Take your time, measure twice, cut once.

IMO on the street, on a SV, a slip-on works just as good as a full system. My Leo SBK slip-on, Dynojet and K&N got me 6.5 horsepower extra. 10% gain for about $450, not bad.

Jeff

motosapien
Sat 2/8/03, 3:19AM
Put some duct tape over the swingarm and brake res shield to protect them while you cut. Just one mis step with the saw will mar your parts. Hacksaw works fine though.

Erik

gregbenner
Sat 2/8/03, 9:40PM
Those of you who report specific HP gains, assuming you are getting them dynoes, where and how much?

EastcoastSVS
Tue 3/18/03, 9:55PM
i just ordered a scorpion slip-on and i was wondering how hard it would be to cut the pipe my self with a numerous amount of cutting tools at my disposal. i just want to really know how easy it is and if scorpion gives exact instructions. also how does it sound. thanks

NorCal_SV650S
Tue 3/18/03, 10:15PM
Let's just say the Scorpion can sounds about as orgasmic as the sv cans go.:D

The cuttings is sort of hard, only because the exhaust pipe actually is quite thick, because of the inner screen, but with a nice sharp hacksaw blade and a few 5 minute crazy-man sessions, you will have it cut in no time.

The instuctions are quite clear and they give you a sleeve so you could put your stocker back on if you need to.

Make sure you plan on at least a stage 1 jet kit...the bike's response will be quite lumpy once the can goes on.

Punkbrad
Tue 3/18/03, 10:15PM
Ask Ward - he put his on - its really easy according to what ive heard - just be careful abotu ward, hes all into raving & disco balls and such - he may be all spracked up on X.....

Pb.

ward
Tue 3/18/03, 10:36PM
Originally posted by NorCal_SV650S
a few 5 minute crazy-man sessions, you will have it cut in no time.



Yeah, once the X wore off and I stopped waving around the crazy glow sticks it was a pretty simple process. I thought the instructions sucked, but I may have got my pipe from another source that the guy with good instructions, My diagram was all cut off and I had to guess where to cut the thing. Yeah, but you just pretty much cut, test fit it all on, then bolt it up.
If it takes you more than an hour, or more than 3 beers I'll make fun of you. (unless it took me more than an hour....Sasquatch???)

easy, cheap, and fast I like my pipe like I like my lunches

Punkbrad
Tue 3/18/03, 10:57PM
Originally posted by ward
I like my pipe like I like my lunches

or how punkbrad likes his women

Nanduccio
Wed 3/19/03, 1:45AM
Originally posted by NorCal_SV650S

Make sure you plan on at least a stage 1 jet kit...the bike's response will be quite lumpy once the can goes on.

Lumpy, schmumpy.

I've taken it as a challenge to get real "smooth" with my throttle hand.

I happen to enjoy the response of the throttle being entirely non-incremental like an on-off light switch! It makes for near suicidal cornering. It's fun! :D

quickstop
Wed 3/19/03, 7:11AM
sawzall,5 min. no sweat, hacksaw 15 min,much sweat

GRich4u
Wed 3/19/03, 12:49PM
I put a scorpion pipe on mine and love it.. The cutting is easy. well with a hacksaw it takes more than 5 minutes. I had an air compressed cutting saw and it literally took 5 minutes. If you want to come by and try it out let me know..
Gar'ron
:cool:

EastcoastSVS
Thu 4/10/03, 2:01PM
i just got my scorpion slip-on in the mail today and it looks like they forgot to send the cutting instructions. i wanted to know if anyone either could just give me the measurements or tell me where to find the instructions cause scorpion-exhausts.com doesnt have the instructions on there. i could do it by just figuring out the measure ments but i would rather be percise.

NorCal_SV650S
Thu 4/10/03, 3:00PM
If you got the "Race Can" which most people do...it leans out the closed, part, and full throttle.

I have moved up to 140 mains, shimmed the needles, and turned out the screws to 2 1/2 and its still a tad lean at closed throttle and slightly lean at WOT...

So assume with stock jetting...you should AT LEAST shim the needles...

EastcoastSVS
Sun 4/13/03, 8:22PM
well i did the cutting (gotta love the dremel), and slipped everything on and then put the key in the ignition and WOW!!!!!! THE SV650S never sounded so freakin nasty... it sounded almost as loud as my friends TLR with Yosh RS-3 race cans. this Scorpion Race Can is amazing...now in a month im going with the jet kit and 2 teeth up on the rear sprocket...i love my SVS so much...its like riding a different bike....well just had to tell someone how great it is...the only problem is that my neighbors dont like the noise as much as i do.. oh well

Punkbrad
Wed 4/30/03, 6:43AM
im getting a damn scorpion slip on, only two hunned -n- fiddy bux delivered!

im also a po bastid. :(

P to tha poorhouse B.

bjai
Thu 6/5/03, 2:01PM
I am interested in a SScorpion because of the price... I've seen the SV in Europe has high-mounted Scorpion exhaust and I can't find it in the USA. Does anyone know where I can order mine with high mounted option?

Assuming that it will retain the foot pegs, will it still bother the passenger with its exhaust heat. I don't want my burn my wife's ankle :p

Kurt'sSV
Thu 6/5/03, 2:20PM
Originally posted by bjai
I am interested in a SScorpion because of the price... I've seen the SV in Europe has high-mounted Scorpion exhaust and I can't find it in the USA. Does anyone know where I can order mine with high mounted option?

Assuming that it will retain the foot pegs, will it still bother the passenger with its exhaust heat. I don't want my burn my wife's ankle :p

I thought the Scorp. Punk is getting was going to be a high mount. Maybe that has changed. I also thought he told me he ordered it from England, but maybe I've thought wrong.

Punk . . . ?

And aftermarket exhaust cans don't throw out the amount of heat the stock ones do.

Nanduccio
Fri 6/6/03, 12:05AM
Originally posted by EastcoastSVS
THE SV650S never sounded so freakin nasty... it sounded almost as loud as my friends TLR with Yosh RS-3 race cans. this Scorpion Race Can is amazing...now in a month im going with the jet kit and 2 teeth up on the rear sprocket...i love my SVS so much...its like riding a different bike....well just had to tell someone how great it is...the only problem is that my neighbors dont like the noise as much as i do.. oh well

When I go to ride the SV, I simply "walk" her out to the street, and start her out there. I try to be a good neighbor and I figure this extra effort is little price to pay for the benefits of the Scorpion.

I live in an apartment complex in Hollywood and I park my bike in our courtyard, so starting it there sounds as though a helicopter is hovering...:D

But the street is Public Domain, at least theorectically. (And yes, she sounds nasty.)

SVelocity
Fri 6/6/03, 1:53PM
1) After you cut your pipe for a slip-on, is your stock can and pipes pretty much toast for anything else? There is no way to marry those two back together again?
2) I personally think the pipes for the SV aren't the prettiest thing on the bike and if you have the cash, replacing the pipes with an after-market set it's a nice visual upgrade. So if you decide you want some after market pipes after you've done the slip on thang, is it possible to still use your slip-on with the after-market pipes or do you have to buy the whole kit 'n caboodle and ditch the slip-on?

linp
Fri 6/6/03, 2:04PM
Originally posted by SVelocity
1) After you cut your pipe for a slip-on, is your stock can and pipes pretty much toast for anything else? There is no way to marry those two back together again?
Not sure about Scorpions, but the Renegades came with a collar thing that can be welded/siliconed to the stock can and put back on the stock pipes if needed. So I suppose any slip-ons can be put back on, just that it won't look the same with the collar/clamp on. If you're good with welding, I suppose you can even ditch the collar/clamp.

bwarbiany
Fri 6/6/03, 3:29PM
Originally posted by SVelocity
1) After you cut your pipe for a slip-on, is your stock can and pipes pretty much toast for anything else? There is no way to marry those two back together again?
2) I personally think the pipes for the SV aren't the prettiest thing on the bike and if you have the cash, replacing the pipes with an after-market set it's a nice visual upgrade. So if you decide you want some after market pipes after you've done the slip on thang, is it possible to still use your slip-on with the after-market pipes or do you have to buy the whole kit 'n caboodle and ditch the slip-on?

No way to put them back together... But stock exhausts from bikes are usually pretty cheap when bought used...

From the dealer, new, they're more expensive than aftermarket pipes :eek:

lsklitzke
Fri 6/6/03, 4:18PM
The Scorpion I have came with a pipe to reconnect the stock pipe.

Jlm8667
Tue 6/17/03, 1:14PM
Just put a "nikko" high-rise on my bike. Looks and sounds great. Very easy to cut off the stock, about an inch and a half (40mm) from the weld (under the foot peg) cut mine off with a hack saw and the mighty dremel.

Out side section of the pipe is very easy to go thru, but for some reason the baffle contiues down that far at the weld and is a b&*%@ to cut thru. Once I got it off i drilled, pounded, cut and cussed the remining section of the baffle out. Don't know that it makes any difference I simply did'nt want it there.

Good Luck!

Jlm8667
Tue 6/17/03, 1:16PM
lsklitzke

You are correct. "Nikko" also includes a sleeve to re-join the stock system should for some strange reason you would ever want to do that.

backlash
Wed 10/8/03, 5:18PM
I got my Scorpion high mount slipon in the mail yesterday. The instructions are not very clear though. If I cut about 1.75 or 1.25 inches up from the weld does that seem right? Also would the bike be ok to ride with just the slipon with out re-jetting? I prob won't be able to reject until you guys have the next maint day cuzz I am kinda scared to do it myself. I am still a noob when it comes to bikes. Here are links to the pics:

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?url=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pe6de1b6efcdd69fbdf4e8a1e8c820e81/fae02967.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?url=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pefe60e53171061ae5b9b0efb39aeaf68/fae0295e.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?url=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/peebfa5d1c4b91592a73b8209e819a94e/fae02951.jpg

Tillers_Rule
Wed 10/8/03, 5:22PM
Cut as high as you can at first, that way you will have extra pipe to work with.

If you start at the lower measurment, and biff it, then your really screwed.

The bike will run fine without jets, but will be slightly down on power.(Crashgirl has the same pipe, only in carbon fiber, and she ran it like that for a bit)

There are many people on here, and several "maintenance days" that could help you do the rejetting.

backlash
Wed 10/8/03, 5:44PM
Originally posted by Tillers_Rule
Cut as high as you can at first, that way you will have extra pipe to work with.

If you start at the lower measurment, and biff it, then your really screwed.

That's prob what I was going to do, I'll have to have a little trial and error process going on.

backlash
Thu 10/9/03, 3:55PM
Would it do any damage if I start the bike after I cut the stock muffler off? I just want to hear what it sounds like. :D

GsxrGregor
Thu 10/9/03, 6:57PM
It won't damage it really, but it will be really frickin' loud. Kinda like a Harley, since they don't use mufflers. Might even blow out some of the filings from sawing off the stock muffler.

POI
Fri 10/10/03, 12:49AM
hey backlash..Im interested in getting a scorpion, post your opinion of it when you get done. I'd love to know what you think

wadaribaba
Fri 10/10/03, 6:55AM
Originally posted by backlash
Would it do any damage if I start the bike after I cut the stock muffler off? I just want to hear what it sounds like. :D
I did just that yesterday when I installed my Yosh. TRS slip on. The bike sounds obnoxioulsy loud... almost like a Harley. But it definitely sounds MUCH better with the Yosh. slip on :D

GsxrGregor
Fri 10/10/03, 9:42AM
Originally posted by POI
hey backlash..Im interested in getting a scorpion, post your opinion of it when you get done. I'd love to know what you think

POI,
I've got a standard mount Scorpion and I'm very pleased with it. Nice muscular sound, clean looks (stainless) and it never needs repacking. The sound/video clip on the downloads page doesn't really do it justice. Check out this link (http://www.socalsvriders.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3537&highlight=exhaust+suggestions) for more opinions.

backlash
Fri 10/10/03, 11:08AM
Originally posted by POI
hey backlash..Im interested in getting a scorpion, post your opinion of it when you get done. I'd love to know what you think

Will do. I am installing it when I get home from work today at 8pm. So you'll have an answer on Monday, I have no Net connection at home :sad:

thejimdaddy
Sun 10/12/03, 3:33PM
i wanta here about it too

backlash
Mon 10/13/03, 11:31AM
Originally posted by POI
hey backlash..Im interested in getting a scorpion, post your opinion of it when you get done. I'd love to know what you think
Well, I installed my hi mount on Friday night. It took a little longer than I expected. Keep in mind that I did not rejet yet. After riding the bike it seems as though I lost a little bit of power on the lowend, probably attributed to me not rejetting yet. I didn't really expect to gain any noticeable power anyway though. The bike sounds like it has some balls now, puts a big :D on my face everytime I hear it.
I do have a question for everyone though, in the link is a pic of my exhaust next to my tire. Is it ok for the exhaust can to be this close to the tire?
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?url=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pd2de36099f5455bcf685da711df89543/fad5def7.jpg

PS: nevermind the chicken strips on the tire, I am still a noob.

GsxrGregor
Mon 10/13/03, 11:42AM
That shouldn't be a problem, as that part of the can doesn't get nearly as hot as the header pipe. It'll just get a little more dirty cuz it's closer to the tire.

POI
Sun 10/19/03, 10:41AM
where'd you get your pipe from and how much?...if you don't mind my asking

pfletch
Sun 10/19/03, 11:16AM
www.Pipecity.com $260 delivered. But it is a phone in special, at least it was when I bought mine.

flyjetta
Mon 10/20/03, 12:53PM
you can get the high mount for that price?

BluBallz
Mon 10/20/03, 6:36PM
yeah, whoa whoa, more info required HERE pfletch :)

harbiho
Thu 10/23/03, 11:28PM
Got my stainless Scorpion Slip-ons (stock mount) today. It took just of 2 days for the guys from Pipe City to get it to my door step. It looks really nice.

I'm planning on putting them on this Saturday. Got the sawzall out all ready to go. Great deal for $260 shipped and all!!!

backlash
Fri 10/24/03, 12:37PM
Originally posted by POI
where'd you get your pipe from and how much?...if you don't mind my asking
Not sure if your asking me about my pipe or not. But here is the info in case anybody else wants it. I paid $299 for the can, shipped to my door. The high mount exhausts can only be obtained from the UK. I bought mine from a guy named Dave Normington, his contact info is:

David Normington
dnormbiker@screaming.net
http://www2.fenetre.co.uk/dnormbiker/

However, please be warned that some people on the svrider board have ordered from this same guy and have had bad experiences I can say that I had a pretty good experience with Dave though. If anybody has any questions about the highmount or the shop I got it from I would be more than happy to assist you.

thejimdaddy
Fri 10/24/03, 12:49PM
backlash how long did it take to get the high mount?

backlash
Fri 10/24/03, 3:36PM
Originally posted by thejimdaddy
backlash how long did it take to get the high mount?
I ordered the can on 9-17 and I got it in the mail on 10-6. The reason it took so long was because Dave had to order it directly from Scorpion and they lagged. Once Dave shipped the package it only took like 4-5 days to get to me. He even gave me a tracking # and everything.

thejimdaddy
Fri 10/24/03, 3:55PM
that's cool. i'm ordering one begining of next season. i'll let you know how it goes. what kind of jetting did you use? you could keep the rear pegs with the high mount too. right?

backlash
Fri 10/24/03, 4:10PM
I did not rejet, I would have to have somebody help me, but I think Burst posted these settings before:

You need
140mains (stock air filter)
152.5mains (if k&n or desnorkled air filter)
17.5 pilots (2.5 turns on the screw)
or keep the stock pilots and go with 3 turns on the screw.
(pilots don't make much difference between the two setups)

That's what I plan on doing. You do get to keep the passenger pegs also. Yeah lemme know how it goes, if ya got any Q's or anything shoot me a PM or something. HTH

thejimdaddy
Fri 10/24/03, 5:09PM
thank you for being so helpful

jerryw
Tue 1/20/04, 12:54AM
Is anyone familiar with scorpion exhaust for an 03 and whether any remapping would be needed? They claim no remapping necessary but wanted opinions of people who have already tried it. Also any power loss on the top end as I think i read somewhere might be the case before I decided to get one.Thanks.

RageRage
Wed 1/21/04, 10:21PM
Hey I had a Scorpoion exhaust but I didn't like it because it was too loud. Who makes a nice sweet-sounding exhaust that's maybe louder than stock but not so loud, total? Thanks.

wadaribaba
Wed 1/21/04, 11:40PM
Red rage:
Yoshimura makes exhausts with what they call the zyclone baffel. It's much quieter than the race exhausts.
From the yoshimura website:
RS-3 Zyclone systems are 90-92dB while RS-3 Race systems are 95dB

For more info see www.yoshimura-rd.com

Nanduccio
Thu 1/22/04, 2:59AM
Originally posted by RageRage
Hey I had a Scorpoion exhaust but I didn't like it because it was too loud. Who makes a nice sweet-sounding exhaust that's maybe louder than stock but not so loud, total? Thanks.

What can you say to this one?

It's all about testicles, really.

And I have tiny ones, so I love my friggin' thumpin' Scorpion!

bling_thing
Thu 1/22/04, 10:26AM
LOUD is GOOD!

Loud pipes should be put in the Cellphone thread. I love being noisier on the street so idiots know I'm around.

terp21
Fri 1/23/04, 5:23PM
I have a standard mount slip on for the 03 on the way too and wonder if any remap will be needed. They say it doesn't but I wouldn't know. Also would it be smart to upgrade the filter to K&N or BMC?

Bear
Fri 1/23/04, 6:35PM
With just the pipe you should be fine, but with a K&N that would probably put you runnin' pretty lean without the remap.

terp21
Fri 1/23/04, 6:50PM
Is it worth it to get the new filter and do a remap? What kind of performance boost will I get? If I do go that route, where/how do you remap without buying a pcIII?

Bear
Sat 1/24/04, 7:09AM
I'm speculating that you may gain a couple to a few horse, with pipe, remap, and k&n. For someone like me there really isn't any point in spending that much money. I'm considering a new pipe, but that's just for the sound. As far as remapping without pcIII, yosh might have something like that. But as far as I know you need to install some kind of mapping device. But again I'm not positive on that.

NYSVS
Mon 3/8/04, 8:04PM
Man you people are worrying me. I just purchase a scorpion, and I hope it's not very loud.......

GsxrGregor
Mon 3/8/04, 8:16PM
I'll admit, my Scorpion has a pretty nasty bark when you crack open the throttle. :D
If you live in an area where law enforcement is pretty strict on noise though, you might want to consider another pipe.

terp21
Mon 3/8/04, 11:58PM
i agree, my scorp growls pretty good when you crack throttle and even louder when you roll off and engine break

DmitriSVS
Fri 3/26/04, 9:32PM
I installed my scorpion slip on and I think it runs a bit lean. I hear popping sound on decceleration. Bike is stock except the pipe.
I was about to shimm the needles but now I think jetting is needed
Where do I just buy jets. I don't want to spend 90+ bux on useless kit. Any one have some spare ones?
Also I know that dynojet mains are different sizes than mikuni mains.Are they?

.

What setup do you guys have on your bikes with your slip-ons?

TIE_Pilot
Fri 3/26/04, 9:33PM
The popping sound is (I'm told) the sound of after-combustion in the pipe, part of the PAIR emissions control system. The general consensus was, this was not a backfire but rather a sound that was there all along but was too well-muffled to hear with the stock pipe.

DmitriSVS
Fri 3/26/04, 10:37PM
I am in Canada. I doubt there's any emission control in our pipes!
Anyway, bike doesn't seem to run right. It does wheelie better but I think it lacks power,rhrottle responce is kind of slow. after 7KRPM it's worse than it's use to be in acceleration.

The popping sound produced by fumes burned in the exhaust on decceleration is a sign of lean condition

I am thinking of 140(137.5 stock) mikuni mains plus 1 shim down and maybe 17 pilots


I just need to buy it somewhere and I don't know where...

TIE_Pilot
Fri 3/26/04, 10:38PM
The popping sound produced by fumes burned in the exhaust on decceleration is a sign of lean condition


Suzuki's PAIR system adds air to the exhaust after combustion to produce this effect on purpose and reduce emissions. As far as I know, this includes the bikes sold in Canada. The only difference for California bikes I am aware of is the evaporative cannister to catch gasoline vapors. But rejet is easy for you pre-03 guys so go ahead and tune away! :)

GsxrGregor
Fri 3/26/04, 11:01PM
I have a Scorpion exhaust and put in 140 mains and 17.5 pilots and shimmed the needles in my carbs. It runs great :D Every once in a while I'll get a pop when I'm decelerating - but other than that it's fine.

TIE_Pilot
Fri 3/26/04, 11:06PM
Hmm. Should I be worried? When I roll of the throttle hard I get a lot of gurgle-gurgle-pop action. I'd love put in a new air filter and have my FI remapped, but I don't want to spend a ton of money.

Knaapie
Sat 3/27/04, 7:00AM
You could have the fuel-air ratio checked. Then you at least now for sure if it's running to rich, to lean or just fine. Perhaps you can mount a normal K&N filter in the airbox without any serious consequences for the mixture.

In an other topic (i thought 2003 aftermarket exhaust-topic) i read that the Powercommander is the only way to have it remapped properly. Remapping with a Yoshimura box only makes it worse.

thejimdaddy
Sat 3/27/04, 3:15PM
my sv with the scorpion pipe has a flat spot around 4000rpm's i need to rejet too

TIE_Pilot
Sat 3/27/04, 5:17PM
OK... so anybody know how I can get my bike remapped for a reasonable cost? I don't care so much about the Yosh box's rep... the cost a Power Commander is out of the question right now.

DmitriSVS
Sat 3/27/04, 7:21PM
Originally posted by thejimdaddy
my sv with the scorpion pipe has a flat spot around 4000rpm's i need to rejet too

You can get rid of that flat spot by shimming.



I picked up 140 mains today from my local dealer. Just need to get 17s pilots. It's actually not that bad from 7Krpm.
I get that popping sound from about 3-7k rpm on decceleration.
SVs come a bit lean at 4-6k.Shimming usually helps with stock pipe. Now that I have a slip on I just have to do it.

I've been told that 17s pilots are not needed if you adjust air/fuel mixture screw to 3-3 1/2 turns. Any one have any info on that?


Oh, now after I got my slip on my bike got harder to start. That's again shows lean condition(in my view)

Watto
Thu 12/9/04, 3:08AM
Hi just wanting to use everyones past experiences and knowledge.
Have been considering what type of can to get for my 2002 SV and came across the scorpion. Wondering if anyone has one or knows someone that does and what they think of them.
I Had a Staintune on my 2000 model and liked it.
Just don't like anything Carbon ( or really expensive, just had twins so we are poorer than before) and everyone has Yoshi's.

Any ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers Watto

sandie
Thu 12/9/04, 9:00AM
i have a scorpion high mount that i love...got it on a group buy thru wiseguy (send him an email and ask him if he has any more group buys going on)
they're a great price, and i like the sound (although the leo vince sound is my favorite :D)
in my album you'll find some pictures of it, as well as some video of my dad riding it just after we installed it so you can get an idea of the sound

SV650sk3
Thu 12/9/04, 1:08PM
ditto

dietcrack
Thu 12/9/04, 1:13PM
Aye. I love my Scorpion slipon. It's a nice sound, lower and way less raspy than my brother in law's Two Bros full system.

backlash
Fri 12/10/04, 7:24AM
haha but none of you have the "round" highmount j/k :D

morbidelli17
Fri 12/10/04, 8:51AM
Love my Scorp hi-mount slip on. EXACTLY what I wanted. There's a thread here about where to buy one ...

Ah. Buycyclegear.com. $287 shipped to my door in California.

sandie
Fri 12/10/04, 1:39PM
i think wiseguy's group buys were $275 shipped :D

harbiho
Fri 12/10/04, 2:02PM
Originally posted by morbidelli17
Love my Scorp hi-mount slip on. EXACTLY what I wanted. There's a thread here about where to buy one ...

Ah. Buycyclegear.com. $287 shipped to my door in California.

Originally posted by sandie
i think wiseguy's group buys were $275 shipped :D

I love my Scorpion too. I don't think those prices will be applicable to someone from Brisbane. :p

sandie
Fri 12/10/04, 3:20PM
275.00 USD = 366.259 AUD

:D

SV650sk3
Fri 12/10/04, 8:15PM
http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albus87/sv650sk3.jpg

BioTek
Fri 12/10/04, 8:27PM
I have a Scorp oval hi mount. Friggin love it. :D

Watto
Fri 12/10/04, 9:49PM
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Depending on freight costs I may actually get one sent to me from the UK. Waiting on a reply from a distributor over there.
They seem to be much cheaper there as well.
Under $200 AUD. Obviously this doesn't include the postage so I shall weigh up my options (and the bank balance) once I get an answer.
Cheers for the pics as well

K3SVS
Sat 12/11/04, 2:39AM
I just recently purchased a scorpion ss standard mount can. I have to say that I am pleased with the quality and sound. The sound is not too load but I kinda wish it was a bit loader. Fit and finish were also good. I did however cut my stock exhaust a little longer (2 inches from the weld instead of 1 3/4 inch) just in case I deside to go with a different (louder) can in the future i.e. Yosh.

thejimdaddy
Sat 12/11/04, 10:20AM
i have a scorpion highmount from the wiseguy. i love it. great pipe

racinteach
Sun 12/12/04, 9:57AM
A little fair warning to you 04 owners looking for a scorpian can....they are using the same as the 03 and they do not quite fit right....they are designed for the 03 which has a little wider subframe, the 04's are a little thinner ....the can will stick out a little bit....so heads up.....

redline
Wed 1/5/05, 1:05PM
Has anyone who has installed a Scorpion slip-on used some type of sealant?:confused:

thejimdaddy
Wed 1/5/05, 2:18PM
Originally posted by redline
Has anyone who has installed a Scorpion slip-on used some type of sealant?:confused:

i never did

backlash
Wed 1/5/05, 3:03PM
Originally posted by redline
Has anyone who has installed a Scorpion slip-on used some type of sealant?:confused:
I did, I forgot what the hell it was called. Got it at Autozone, it's orange and comes in a tube and has a high heat rating. I think it was called RTV sealant. I think this may be the stuff http://www.partsamerica.com/product_images/img/PTX/81422.jpg

ward
Wed 1/5/05, 4:44PM
i didn't either, I guess if it leaks that's just less backpressure for more horsepower!!

redline
Wed 1/5/05, 4:51PM
Originally posted by backlash
I did, I forgot what the hell it was called. Got it at Autozone, it's orange and comes in a tube and has a high heat rating. I think it was called RTV sealant. I think this may be the stuff http://www.partsamerica.com/product_images/img/PTX/81422.jpg


You da man! thanks! :D

SV650sk3
Wed 1/5/05, 9:58PM
mine only leaks where the can is riveted together :(

WiseGuy
Thu 1/6/05, 2:29PM
Originally posted by racinteach
A little fair warning to you 04 owners looking for a scorpian can....they are using the same as the 03 and they do not quite fit right....they are designed for the 03 which has a little wider subframe, the 04's are a little thinner ....the can will stick out a little bit....so heads up.....

I just posted this info to the "help" thread that I started, but I thought it would fit in here too.

Scorpion has acknowledged the difference in the '04 SV650 and has issued new part numbers for the '04 kits. They're not readily available yet though. The kits have a different midpipe to accomodate the different frame geometry.

FYI,

Brett

munkeeboi
Thu 1/27/05, 8:39PM
with the high-mounts...what tail kits are you using. I was told that the pipe gets close to the turn signal

SirCoryM
Wed 2/22/06, 10:19PM
The high mount is about $50 more expensive. With scorpion's high mount (unlike some other brands) you get to keep your rear pegs and such. However, is it still "safe" for a passenger?

Also what are the advantages of a higher pipe? Is it just looks, and the fact that maybe u can lean over further?

I'm about to buy a standard, but was wondering if there is some reason everyone seems to prefer a high mount...

Thanks!

NiteQwill
Wed 2/22/06, 10:55PM
It looks cooler :D

Yes, you can lean more and IMHO, goes with the lines of the bike.

Is it safe? That's up to you... yes, you can utilize your rear pegs still, but one weird lean and your passenger will feel a little burn....

SirCoryM
Wed 2/22/06, 11:10PM
hmmmm i'll try to find better pics of each, cant really seem to find them...

But i have a standard in my checkout cart, and ITS very tempting to just go with it.


I'm not too sold on a hi-mount, i guess i need to see pics... hmm...

NiteQwill
Wed 2/22/06, 11:23PM
I have a lot of pics... let me show you...

SirCoryM
Wed 2/22/06, 11:25PM
sweet i'm right here with ya, i keep staring at the checkout cart.

I just dont want to buy the wrong one for me!

I was also thinking a hi-mount would sorta suck b/c it could burn a passenger, and possibly restrict me strapping cargo on the rear (maybe i'll do that sometime?)

I'm gunna run to the store to think about it, then its go time when i'm back.

Thanks

NiteQwill
Wed 2/22/06, 11:26PM
http://photos.phytte.com/albums/Suzuki%20SV650/normal_IMG_1503_%28Custom%29.JPG

NiteQwill
Wed 2/22/06, 11:29PM
And here...

The pegs are forward of the can.. The only way to burn your passenger like a said is for a bad lean or they scoot their leg too far back... but then again, you passenger should be wearing full shoes, no sandals. :D

SirCoryM
Thu 2/23/06, 12:34AM
hmmmm, decisions decisions!


I'm still trying to figure out if a high mount is worth it. I guess the ~$50 more is just worth it, b/c it seems like everyone likes a high mount way more. I'd just feel bad when people keep mentioning "why didnt you get the high mount?!?"

Well anyways it looks sweet (espescially on that all black bike, yum!!!). I'm gunna order the high mount.

I'll let ya know when it'll be here, i see you're in irvine too. I have a stock 03 naked SV which I got like 2 weeks ago. Its a sweet 1st bike!

-Cory

just ordered it...

also thought i'd add that I got a new pair of gloves. Driving at speed tonight was SOOO FRIGGNINNNN cold with my janky gloves.

FLSVRider
Thu 2/23/06, 6:52AM
It also raises your center of gravity.

Not a huge deal but why put that weight up high. Too me high mounts are cosmetic only.

You can lean an SV over as fas as your tires will allow and still have clearance with a standard mount. There are tons of pictures to prove this.

Pros:
Looks cool


Cons:
Extra cost
Raises center of gravity
Lose rear pegs (in some cases)
Increased possibility of burns to passenger

Seems like an easy decision to me. But if you like it get it.

Punkbrad
Thu 2/23/06, 6:57AM
Im diggin on the devil high pipe... big bux, but badass!!

SirCoryM
Thu 2/23/06, 3:56PM
I had sold myself on getting a standard mount at first too, and you make great points there FLSVrider.

However, since I'm a tool of being cool, I ordered the hi-mount titanium. Great price too!

Today I also got in my alpinestars leather jacket, and I'm beyond happy with it. I'm exhilerated! It looks good, is well vented, and will provide MUCH more safety then the cheapo joe rocket textile I was using. However, i'll love the rocket jacket more when its blazing hot outside!!!

I also got in a new front fender, but thats another rant of happiness....

i love my sv!

Punkbrad
Thu 2/23/06, 5:36PM
Originally posted by SirCoryM
I had sold myself on getting a standard mount at first too, and you make great points there FLSVrider.

However, since I'm a tool of being cool, I ordered the hi-mount titanium. Great price too!

Today I also got in my alpinestars leather jacket, and I'm beyond happy with it. I'm exhilerated! It looks good, is well vented, and will provide MUCH more safety then the cheapo joe rocket textile I was using. However, i'll love the rocket jacket more when its blazing hot outside!!!

I also got in a new front fender, but thats another rant of happiness....

i love my sv!

Cory, the hi mount is the shizzle. tomorrow i order my Leo VInce High Mount and hotbodies undertail. dont let anyone tell you what you like isnt cool ro functional or whatever. if you like it, hats the ONLY reason you need... thats a bomb pipe yo.

PB

SirCoryM
Thu 2/23/06, 7:13PM
and i think the pipe was still like $250ish shipped. $46 cheaper for the standard mount too.

NiteQwill
Thu 2/23/06, 9:28PM
Originally posted by SirCoryM
I had sold myself on getting a standard mount at first too, and you make great points there FLSVrider.

However, since I'm a tool of being cool, I ordered the hi-mount titanium. Great price too!

Today I also got in my alpinestars leather jacket, and I'm beyond happy with it. I'm exhilerated! It looks good, is well vented, and will provide MUCH more safety then the cheapo joe rocket textile I was using. However, i'll love the rocket jacket more when its blazing hot outside!!!

I also got in a new front fender, but thats another rant of happiness....

i love my sv!
Nice... I just installed a lot of stuff today. If you see me around on my bike, give me a wave. I'm usually in full power rangers leathers with a bright yellow suomy lid. see ya around..

jatt559
Thu 2/23/06, 10:06PM
go with HIGH MOUNT, I made big mistake when I bought std. mount, had to sell it for holeshot high mount.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1170/14af2.jpg

had to post pic:D

SirCoryM
Fri 2/24/06, 12:19PM
Originally posted by jatt559
go with HIGH MOUNT, I made big mistake when I bought std. mount, had to sell it for holeshot high mount.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1170/14af2.jpg

had to post pic:D


....lookin' good!

CK50
Sun 2/26/06, 11:41PM
Installed my Scorpion High Mount exhaust this weekend. Andy (since413) did a great job with it. The kit worked perfectly and I really have no complaints. It came with spacers for the passenger peg so I can have a good lookin' high mount a passenger too. The engine runs fine with the new exhaust...maybe better than before. I may still play with the carbs, but I don't think it is really necessary. And of course the sound is awesome.

A couple of pics:
http://www.chriskahanek.com/betsy/bike.htm

stringzz
Sun 2/26/06, 11:55PM
Betsy sure looks good. I especially dig the panorama shot.

sdlnxgk
Mon 2/27/06, 6:32AM
Great Pixs of Betsy... Awesome view !!!

Mike1024
Mon 2/27/06, 11:26AM
it is completely safe to have a passenger on with the scorpion high mount.... my girlfriend and I ride very often, and have never had any issues with feet getting in the way, burns, heat, etc... Great exhaust also i must say. I like it so much im considering buying another one to put on my 2nd SV650. Stick a K&N air filter in, add synth R4 oil in, K&N oil filter, 14 front sprocket teeth and 47 rear teeth, and you're ready to roll =)

SirCoryM
Tue 2/28/06, 11:38PM
I'm about to add a scorpion hi mount slip on exhaust to my stock bike. It has a K&N air filter, if you'd even consider that worthwhile.

But anyways I'm familar w/ how a carbureted bike needs to be rejetted for the exhaust. Does my bike need to have anything else done to work well with the exhaust?

I'm assuming that maybe i'd have to unplug the battery for a bit to reset stuff... where is the battery anyways?

thanks...

NiteQwill
Wed 3/1/06, 12:01AM
No, the bike is FI, so nothing is needed. No you don't need to disconnect the battery.

You can always get a Power Commander to squeeze a little more out. The reason I like the PC is because it makes the bike ride smoother in the lower RPM range, especially with the Acc. Pump enabled.

If you ever need help with your bike, I'm in the area, give me a PM.

edit: The battery is located under the seat.:p

illustr8dman
Wed 3/1/06, 12:13AM
I believe with both the free-flow filter and exhaust you need to have the computer remapped to prevent it from running to lean and backfiring on deceleration.

mikev
Sat 3/4/06, 11:32AM
Got in on the Scorpion deal from buycyclegear.

1. Awesome price, awesome customer service (handwritten thank you on my invoice :D)

2. Super easy install. For anybody that's contemplating this, DO IT. It literally took 3 minutes to cut the stock exhaust off with my handy-dandy sawzall, and I elected to remove the passenger pegs anyways (wife doesn't like riding).

Up next: remove the snow shovel fender, seat cowl, gixxer front end, and shock upgrade (thank you tax money).

Oh, and lowers.

On to the pics:
http://photos.sixfivepony.com/d/7704-2/IMG_0269.JPG

http://photos.sixfivepony.com/d/7707-2/IMG_0270.JPG

http://photos.sixfivepony.com/d/7710-2/IMG_0271.JPG

-Mike

WildWilly
Mon 3/27/06, 9:25PM
I just put on my Scorpion carbon-fiber slip-on today. Man does my bike sound good. The whole process took only about a half hour. With my handy sawzall, I cut the stock pipe in about 10 seconds. All the parts fits real nice and the instructions were easy to read and understand. My SV now sounds like a beast and is noticeably peppier. I just thought I'd share my excitement.

:D

morbidelli17
Mon 3/27/06, 10:45PM
I felt the same way when I popped my Scorp on. They rock ...

Doubleup16
Mon 3/27/06, 10:48PM
yep +2 on the scorpion slip on. Can't go wrong

WildWilly
Mon 3/27/06, 11:52PM
come to think of it, I didn't get any stickers with my exhuast. One of the earlier posts says I should have gotten "8 friggin stickers". I'm slightly dissapointed.

Punkbrad
Tue 3/28/06, 10:11AM
that exhaust looks huge! i bet it sounds great. nice job. lookin forward to putting mine on. its en route in via UPS.

Lardoggy
Tue 6/13/06, 2:20PM
bumpin' this old thread cause I just got my Scorpion High Mount (SS) delivered today! Gonna head out a little early for the install Can't wait to hear it :D

WiseGuy
Tue 6/13/06, 2:29PM
WildWilly,

I thought I was subscribed to this thread, but for some reason I missed your post. We may have a stray sheet of stickers here somewhere. If I can locate 'em I'll send them out to you. I don't have a name associate with your ID though....

PM me if you'd like.

Brett


Originally posted by WildWilly
come to think of it, I didn't get any stickers with my exhuast. One of the earlier posts says I should have gotten "8 friggin stickers". I'm slightly dissapointed.

Lardoggy
Thu 6/15/06, 4:55PM
Well, it took longer than I thought it would (ended up going out and buying a sawzall :o ) but the damn thing sure does look purty and sounds hella good! I went with the high mount and the can is actually sitting on the right rear turn signal pushing it down about a half inch or so. Sounds like this may be somewhat normal??? Any recommendations for a replacement turn signal/license plate holder set up???

Lardoggy
Fri 7/7/06, 8:55AM
OK, looking for any advice anyone is interested in offering. As noted above, I installed my Scorpion High Mount a few weeks ago. I love the sound and the look....at least from the side. As you can see below, the pipe is sitting on my rear right turn signal and, in my mind, makes the whole rear end look rather home made. I've done some investigating around getting a FE, (in part to get rid of the ugly rear fender), but I'm concerned that any FE I get will include right side turn signal that is utterly invisible from anyone on my right hand side unless it goes very low or I somehow do a flush mount on the body of the tail itself. Maybe my install wasn't entirely correct? I cut the stock pipe at pretty darn close to the point recommended in the instructions and I don't recall there being any room to "push" the new pipe further down on the stock tubing.

There's enough of a risk in doing a non DOT turn signal, but one that is practically useless is a whole new level of risk (for me at least). Any suggestions???


Side view....nice!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Lardoggy/scorpion1.jpg

Rear view...not so nice
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Lardoggy/scorpion2.jpg

harbiho
Fri 7/7/06, 9:21AM
You might want to do something like what illustr8dman did......

http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?set_albumName=albup96&id=IMG_0985&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

by doing this:

http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?set_albumName=albup96&id=IMG_0976&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

and this:

http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?set_albumName=albup96&id=IMG_0978&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

just don't do this:

http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?set_albumName=albup96&id=IMG_0979&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

Lardoggy
Fri 7/7/06, 11:00AM
I remember seeing that as I was researching the FE (that cut looked nasty!) While I like the look, as best I can tell, that right side turn indicator will not be very visible to peole driving on the right side of that bike. Hard to know for sure. I even consulted with racinteach who admitted that the high mounts dont serve the turn indicators very well. Maybe I'm just making more of this than I need too? Another option was just to go short stalk on the existing indicators and leave the fender in place...not sure I'm real happy with that option though :(

harbiho
Fri 7/7/06, 11:20AM
Originally posted by Lardoggy
..............(that cut looked nasty!).................................

Gotcha............................was ketchup!

Punkbrad
Fri 7/7/06, 11:32AM
i did the flushies below my high mount Leo Vince

everyone that rides behind me says trhey are very brtight and highly visible.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/punkbradspix/Picture003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/punkbradspix/Picture002.jpg

harbiho
Fri 7/7/06, 12:40PM
The Leo vince sits a bit lower than the Scorpion.

The LV hi-mount provides a gap just enough for the right turn signals to fit and be seen from the side.

Punkbrad
Fri 7/7/06, 12:42PM
Originally posted by harbiho
The Leo vince sits a bit lower than the Scorpion.

The LV hi-mount provides a gap just enough for the right turn signals to fit and be seen from the side.

true, thats why i put up that side pic, you can see it.

the scorpion has a fatty can, thats why! haha.

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:47PM
I had Racinteach fix mine after the original Targa FI cracked my License plate (on the original tire!) & the plastic it was screwed into on the bike. (The targa FI was already done when I bought the bike)

NOTE: he had to make a metal back plate for my cracked license & he is going to put the led plate light on this week.

Here's some pics (old Targa, then new Racinteach)

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:48PM
old Targa pic2

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:49PM
new Racinteach pic 1

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:50PM
new Racinteach pic 2

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:52PM
new Racinteach pic 3

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:53PM
new Racinteach pic 4

JvM2003
Fri 7/7/06, 12:53PM
new Racinteach pic 5

Lardoggy
Fri 7/7/06, 5:09PM
JVM...that's kind of what I was thinking would work. Glad to see it in action. I guess another email to racinteach is in order!

thanks bro!

JvM2003
Sat 7/8/06, 1:28PM
yeah, he does great work. He's putting in emulators & springs in the front this week on me bike:D

TooHuge
Mon 8/28/06, 11:22AM
I am going to order the scorpion slip on because I really need something soon, My bike sounds like crap. I am going with the scorpion slip on because of price. My question is should I go with the standard mount or high mount? Also does anyone have any online stores they recomend or maybe some I should stay away from.

Thanks

SilverRider
Tue 8/29/06, 6:01AM
I just ordered a Sorpion High mount from BuyCycleGear
http://www.buycyclegear.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=SO-5201383 . It was $314.00 to my door. If you type in, svshipfree then no shipping will be added. I get mine tomorrow, can't wait to mount it. I searched all over for the high mount and this is the cheapest I could find it for. Most people didn't even have one. I will post pics whith it on as I have not seen a 2003 with one mounted.

TooHuge
Tue 8/29/06, 6:23AM
The reason I ask it, I can get a std mount for 265 and a high mount for 315. Is the high mount really that much better? Any benefits besides looks?

Thanks

harbiho
Tue 8/29/06, 7:10AM
Originally posted by TooHuge
The reason I ask it, I can get a std mount for 265 and a high mount for 315. Is the high mount really that much better? Any benefits besides looks?

Thanks

No.

SilverRider
Tue 8/29/06, 8:20AM
The high mounts just look cool and are a little out of the way should you happen to wipe up the road with the side of your bike. You also have to remember that the high mounts might get in the way of your turn signals.

Lardoggy
Tue 8/29/06, 10:16AM
+1....my high mount looks cool from the side but, unfortunately, the rear right turn signal is in the way. Hopefully, that will be fixed when I install my brand new Raceinteach FE this weekend :D

SilverRider
Wed 8/30/06, 10:17PM
Just got my Scorpion SS Hi mount today and threw it on. WOW!!! I love the way it looks and it sounds really nice. I feel a bit more punch as well in HP. The slip on went together real easy and you can keep your passenger pegs if you want. I was suprised at the quality of the pipe and silencer, good work for the price. I will post some pics of it tomorrow when it is light out. It was dark by the time I finished it. The pipes come with a lifetime warranty and if you crash it (hope not) then they will give you a big discount on a new one. No repacking makes it a maintenance free pipe. Glad to have the stock can off.

TooHuge
Thu 8/31/06, 6:15AM
Cant wait to get mine! I just ordered the regular mount as I did not want any issues with my turn signal. I have had the stock on there for 3 years! Really looking forward for the new sound. Cant wait to see some pics of your high mount.

SilverRider
Thu 8/31/06, 5:25PM
Got some pics of the new Scorpion SS HI pipe.

SilverRider
Thu 8/31/06, 5:26PM
Back side.

SilverRider
Thu 8/31/06, 5:30PM
Last one I promise.

TooHuge
Fri 9/1/06, 12:04PM
Wow that looks really nice! Thanks for posting some pics! Just received mine about 15min ago. I will be installing mine tonight. Cant wait to hear how it sounds. I will post a pic to, but mine is just 1st gen with a standard mount :(

SilverRider
Fri 9/1/06, 3:09PM
1st gen bikes rock as well. If it wasn't for the 1st gen bikes there would never be our beloved 2nd gen bikes. You will love the sound, can't wait to see the pics.

Denton

Lardoggy
Tue 9/5/06, 9:03PM
Hey SilverRider..your bike looks suspiciously familar......Here's mine before the Raceinteach FE:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Lardoggy/scorpion1.jpg

And...after....

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Lardoggy/svtail.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Lardoggy/svrightside.jpg

CVWPB
Tue 9/5/06, 9:29PM
Very nice !!!

glad you went for the scorpion!

SilverRider
Wed 9/6/06, 6:05AM
Very nice. I love the sound of these pipes as well.

Lardoggy
Wed 9/6/06, 9:44AM
^^^^ I agree whole heartedly :D

kingsfan33
Tue 9/12/06, 11:16PM
Hi,
I finally got and installed my Scorpion (standard mount).
I just had a few questions:
First of all, the pipe fasteners that get tightened over two connecting pipes, where exactly is that supposed to go over? I currently have it covering the slits in the pipe - as opposed to centering it right between the connection of the two pipes.
Also, everything looks good except one thing - the clamp that goes around the muffler fits smoothly on the outside, but in the inside of it - it looks like theres a lot of extra room - maybe I need to bend the clamp? or maybe the pipe is out of position? What do you think?
Thanks.
BTW - I took it for a test ride around the block and it sounds AWESOME!! Thanks for the recommendations!

Rocky
Wed 9/13/06, 9:10AM
Originally posted by Lardoggy
^^^^ I agree whole heartedly :D

Lookin nice Larry.

So when are you going to bring it by so I can hear it? I might be ordering one soon.

Lardoggy
Wed 9/13/06, 9:22AM
Anytime, Rocky, anytime. You will like the sound! We should do another ride sometime soon. How was the trip up to Big Bear?

SilverRider
Wed 9/13/06, 9:47AM
I clamped the hose clamps right after the slotted ends. I don't know if it matters that much as long as the pipe doesn't leak and doesn't rotate once you clamp it down. As for the can support strap goes. The fit is not perfect so a little bending minipulation might be nessesary. As the strap heats up it might shape itself after a while. Either way the can is not going anywhere as long as the weight load is mostly distributed on the bottom part of the strap. I shaped mine a bit after it was installed for a week or so and now it is shaped nicely. Be sure to recheck the hose clamps after riding it as the heat might change the tightness of the hose clamps from initial installation. I had one clamp that was loose after riding it for a few hours. Take care.

kingsfan33
Wed 9/13/06, 10:46AM
I figured out the fitting of the clamp around the muffler: Initially I had one bracket on each side of the metal base on the bike (beneath the footpeg) but I now have both ends of the clamp together on one side and it fits perrfectly.
Regarding the hose clamps:
Thanks for the heads up on tightening the clamps, I will try to tighten them but -
Initially, I thought it wasnt leaking, and now I put my hand there when I rev the engine and I feel air coming out a little. If tightening the clamps doesnt help, I think I'll go to Autozone or something and buy a silicone sealant (as per earlier posts in this thread)

Thanks again for your help...

Rocky
Wed 9/13/06, 12:31PM
Originally posted by Lardoggy
Anytime, Rocky, anytime. You will like the sound! We should do another ride sometime soon. How was the trip up to Big Bear?

yeah man... I'll hit you up on the next ride out.

Ended up not going to big bear. I didnt get enough responses so I just canned it.

I still want to take that trip up there though.

So how much did you end up spending for that high mount?
Where did you order it?

SilverRider
Wed 9/13/06, 12:36PM
I just ordered a Sorpion High mount from BuyCycleGear
http://www.buycyclegear.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?&category=20100&query=&orderby=INVENTORY%2Ebrand%2CINVENTORY%2Emodel&start=284. It was $314.00 to my door. If you type in, svshipfree then no shipping will be added. I get mine tomorrow, can't wait to mount it. I searched all over for the high mount and this is the cheapest I could find it for. Most people didn't even have one. I got it a couple of weeks ago so I am not sure what the price is now but this might help. If you don't find what you need email them and ask if they have what you need and Bret will help you out. Ask for the free shipping as well.

Rocky
Wed 9/13/06, 2:31PM
Thanks for the info man. Good lookin out...

I'll try to put in the order by the end of the month.

harbiho
Wed 9/13/06, 2:53PM
Originally posted by SilverRider
I just ordered a Sorpion High mount from BuyCycleGear
http://www.buycyclegear.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?&category=20100&query=&orderby=INVENTORY%2Ebrand%2CINVENTORY%2Emodel&start=284. It was $314.00 to my door. If you type in, svshipfree then no shipping will be added. I get mine tomorrow, can't wait to mount it. I searched all over for the high mount and this is the cheapest I could find it for. Most people didn't even have one. I got it a couple of weeks ago so I am not sure what the price is now but this might help. If you don't find what you need email them and ask if they have what you need and Bret will help you out. Ask for the free shipping as well.

Wow!!! That's a great price!

Lardoggy
Wed 9/13/06, 3:11PM
+1

Rocky, I ordered mine from Starcycle.com, I think it was about $340 shipped...something like that ...the deal above at buycyclegear does look better. If you're around sometime this weekend, I can swing by so you can hear it first hand....if you scroll back through this thread, I believe there's a link to a site that actually has sound files you can download....that helped me with my decision.

Rocky
Wed 9/13/06, 3:25PM
Originally posted by Lardoggy
+1

Rocky, I ordered mine from Starcycle.com, I think it was about $340 shipped...something like that ...the deal above at buycyclegear does look better. If you're around sometime this weekend, I can swing by so you can hear it first hand....if you scroll back through this thread, I believe there's a link to a site that actually has sound files you can download....that helped me with my decision.

Yeah I've heared those sound files. Thats through speakers though. I'm one of those types that needs to see it and hear it right in front of me. Specially when it comes to my bike.

I'll hit you up friday and see when you have some free time.

harbiho
Wed 9/13/06, 8:26PM
Originally posted by Lardoggy
+1

Rocky, I ordered mine from Starcycle.com, I think it was about $340 shipped...something like that ...the deal above at buycyclegear does look better. If you're around sometime this weekend, I can swing by so you can hear it first hand....if you scroll back through this thread, I believe there's a link to a site that actually has sound files you can download....that helped me with my decision.

Those files can be found here..............

http://www.socalsvriders.org/download.php?op=viewdownload&cid=4

Rocky
Thu 9/14/06, 9:43AM
Originally posted by harbiho
Those files can be found here..............

http://www.socalsvriders.org/download.php?op=viewdownload&cid=4

Thanks man. I had no idea we had that page... I need to explore this site a bit more.

gti20vturbo
Sat 9/16/06, 9:20AM
I installed a Two Brothers system last night. She has a bark when you crack her open. Like others I HAD to fire it up after I cut the OEM off. Sounded pretty darn mean but WAY to loud.

http://members.cox.net/giaka/sv_twobros2.jpg

Going with the high mount would have been cool but we tour/camp on our scooters and the high mount would have pre heated everything in the saddlebags.

NRE_03SV
Sat 9/16/06, 10:01AM
Looks great Mike. Better save the old one though in case you get a fix it ticket on Palomar.

jsp
Sat 9/16/06, 11:11AM
Neil: The stock muffler has to be cut off so it will need to be welded back on.
john :eek:

gti20vturbo
Sat 9/16/06, 4:16PM
Originally posted by NRE_03SV
Looks great Mike. Better save the old one though in case you get a fix it ticket on Palomar.

Getting a slip joint and two T clamps from Burns just in case I have to put the stock one back on.

I say
Sun 9/17/06, 12:49AM
hahahaha, I think this is a scorpion, if any of you wanted to hear what one sounded like...while being driven into a tree!

Scorpion sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpAdatxBogk)



(i don't know this person)

Barren77
Wed 3/21/07, 5:56AM
Does anybody have the Scorpion Street Extreme on their SV? If so how does it perform and look?

05svkid
Thu 3/29/07, 7:08PM
Hey guys I was wondering what y'all think about the scorpion street extreme exhaust for my 05 sv650s. I kinda like the whole shorter design, but I have never seen it actually on a sv. Oh and how do they perform compared to others. If anyone has a picture please post them so I can get an idea of what it will look like it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Will

JvM2003
Fri 3/30/07, 1:38PM
found this

http://www.scorpion-exhausts.com/Bikes/new.php?id=33

shenphong
Fri 3/30/07, 9:49PM
a rider on the svrider board just got his and posted up a picture. Doesn't look to impressive, basically a chopped down version of their exhaust with the E-mark silencer.

05svkid
Mon 4/2/07, 7:24PM
yea I just saw that not too long ago and I am way more impressed by the leo vince high exit exhaust

Darth Lefty
Mon 4/2/07, 7:34PM
Originally posted by 05svkid
Hey guys I was wondering what y'all think about the scorpion street extreme exhaust for my 05 sv650s.
I'm just not sure it's extreme enough.

ChopperDave
Mon 4/2/07, 9:57PM
EXTREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMMMMMEEEEE!!!!!! :D :D :D :squid:

a-train
Tue 4/3/07, 12:40AM
Originally posted by shenphong
a rider on the svrider board just got his and posted up a picture. Doesn't look to impressive, basically a chopped down version of their exhaust with the E-mark silencer.

agreed. if it looks THAT unimpressive, it better shoot performance to the moon!

notamkssc
Fri 4/20/07, 4:42PM
Mine isn't as high as the others shown here, but it is still higher than the stock can. I love the sound, and its not as big as the scorpions, at least to my eye. This bike was never started with the stock can, before it was even serviced the IXIL slip-on was installed. It starts as easy as anything I've started, idles well, and I don't notice anything other than a mostly linear power profile as I roll on the throttle. This is my first bike however, and the odometer reflects all of my riding experience (1000 mi). :P

notamkssc
Fri 4/20/07, 4:48PM
Also a question...

My exhaust appears to be just as free flowing as some of the other cans shown in this thread, do you guys think I may have a lean mixture?
I ride it easy, and am gentle on the throttle, although sometimes I get on it, and I avg about 65 mpg city/highway. I do hear the cackle lightly when I let off the throttle slightly quick from an engine load, but I don't think I've heard a bike that didn't do this.

-Justin

SilverRider
Fri 4/20/07, 7:13PM
Originally posted by notamkssc
Also a question...

My exhaust appears to be just as free flowing as some of the other cans shown in this thread, do you guys think I may have a lean mixture?
I ride it easy, and am gentle on the throttle, although sometimes I get on it, and I avg about 65 mpg city/highway. I do hear the cackle lightly when I let off the throttle slightly quick from an engine load, but I don't think I've heard a bike that didn't do this.

-Justin
That is the decel pops, normal for a V-twin. The stock can muffles them a lot so you can't hear them as well.