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Old 02-21-2009, 04:51 PM   #21
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Oh, and just an FYI. The exhaust actuator failed open on my bike. It lost a bit of low end, but pulled like a champ through the rest of the revs. The only reason I got it fixed is because it was making me deaf.

I'm tempted just to gut one and make my own. I'll be out 100bucks for a stock pipe..
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Old 02-21-2009, 04:57 PM   #22
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I don't care how good the pipe is. Waiting over 6 months for a pipe is unacceptable. I don't care if it's made out of unobtainium and welded together with the souls of virgins, I'm not buying it. No matter who you are, your slip-on is not worth a thousand dollars and 6 months.
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Old 02-21-2009, 10:01 PM   #23
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For half again the price of that slip-on, i can buy a titanium full system from K-factory for my RC. It definitely doesn't seem worth what is being asked. And someone mentioned waiting up to a year? I get pissed waiting a week for parts, a year is absolutely unacceptable
Again, you may not be familiar with the Drummer brand. Yes, it's a lot of money, yes, it's a long wait for the piece...but many Buell riders, myself included, swear by his product.
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Old 02-21-2009, 10:07 PM   #24
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I don't care how good the pipe is. Waiting over 6 months for a pipe is unacceptable. I don't care if it's made out of unobtainium and welded together with the souls of virgins, I'm not buying it. No matter who you are, your slip-on is not worth a thousand dollars and 6 months.
You can say that all you want...but he's got a list of people a mile long will to pay AND wait....and ALWAYS HAS.
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Old 02-21-2009, 11:11 PM   #25
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You can say that all you want...but he's got a list of people a mile long willing to pay AND wait....and ALWAYS HAS.
The desire for exclusivity breeds irrational behavior.
Just look at the people who paid $70k+ for custom choppers that don't ride any better (often, not even as well) as production bikes.

Yes, the Drummer looks & sounds good... yes, I bet it's tough as nails... but I'm not sure I'd cough up a grand and wait 6 months.
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Old 02-21-2009, 11:16 PM   #26
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The desire for exclusivity breeds irrational behavior.
Just look at the people who paid $70k+ for custom choppers that don't ride any better (often, not even as well) as production bikes.

Yes, the Drummer looks & sounds good... yes, I bet it's tough as nails... but I'm not sure I'd cough up a grand and wait 6 months.
I see your rationale. I wouldn't pay it either....and I've got a Drummer now.
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Old 02-22-2009, 06:58 AM   #27
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:26 PM   #28
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i like the d&d better
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:28 PM   #29
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i like the d&d better
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:48 PM   #30
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Sorry... he can't hear you... He likes D&D.
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