I don't plan on drilling. That was the video I don't like. I plan on cutting the narrow pipe and welding a stainless tip with stainless wire. That is if the muffler is stainless. I haven't held a magnet to it yet. Doubt it's 304, but maybe 409?
By George I think he's got it!
I hadn't even noticed, it looks like the stock tip is still on there in the "after" video. I would be willing to bet you are right. Thanks!
That is an option too, although from what I've read the R6 headers require minor bending to get everything to fit right.
I appreciate all the comments, but we're getting a little off topic. He's pretty dead set on modifying the stock muffler because: 1. from the first two videos posted, he...
As far as I'm aware, for the 2009, either:
1. you do the above listed mod (~$30)
2. cut the stock muffler off after the header, weld in an adapter for a slip on muffler (similar to Marthy's DIY) (~$300 without programmer)
3. full exhaust (~$800+)
I understand this, for most cases. I am well aware of Marthy's exhaust. I've checked out his website and have seen a number of his posts through my research on here. I believe I remember seeing him say you wouldn't NEED a controller for this mod. He even offers a DIY kit which doesn't NEED a...
My brother has been wanting to start riding, so this past week we picked up a nice 2009 FZ6R. He's not really into performance, he just wants to ride out on the open road! He was dead set on an I4 bike, but I was concerned with getting a super sport because this is his first bike. When I came...