Cut off my exhaust pipe?

[HarrisonRider]

So, I'm riding an 06 Kat 600 and my buddy from the bike shop is suggesting that I should just chop the exhaust pipe right behind the foot peg. I'm not sure I wanna lay out the cash for a nice aftermarket pipe, but I'm not a big fan of the long chrome pipe running all along the back right side of my bike.

My buddy says that if I chop off the pipe before the muffler, add a K&N filter, and rejet the carbs I'll get better performance and great sound.

Has anybody else ever tried this? What does it sound like? Is it a good idea?

[05RedKat600]

So, I'm riding an 06 Kat 600 and my buddy from the bike shop is suggesting that I should just chop the exhaust pipe right behind the foot peg. I'm not sure I wanna lay out the cash for a nice aftermarket pipe, but I'm not a big fan of the long chrome pipe running all along the back right side of my bike.

My buddy says that if I chop off the pipe before the muffler, add a K&N filter, and rejet the carbs I'll get better performance and great sound.

Has anybody else ever tried this? What does it sound like? Is it a good idea?

No. Straight pipes are bad, and will most likely get you a ticket, not to mention **** off everyone around you. . K&N filters on Kats are a TERRIBLE idea. Just add a Factory Pro Stage 1 jet kit and leave everything else alone.

If you want a cheap muffler, look at the Delkevic line. They run about 200 bucks, look good, and sound good too. Just be sure and get a jet kit if you buy one. Mine runs OK without one, but that's the next thing I'm doing.

[scottynoface]

Tell your buddy to stop giving crappy advice.

[kat600rdr]

I wouldn't suggest any of the above.... I would just get a aftermarket pipe, STOCK AIR FILTER, and jet kit.

[KatKrak]

Your Friend works at a bike shop ? Bicycle shop you mean ?
Dont do it, save a couple bucks and get a decent aftermarket pipe and a jet kit.
Read through these forums and educate, you'll get all the REAL info you need.

Be well.

[IndyGunner]

the 05 will work on your 06

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/88/7013/19122/PITEM/Vance---Hines-SS2-R-Slip-On-Exhaust-1999-Suzuki-Katana-600-Parts.aspx

The smaller pipes are more expensive... dont know why

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/88/33978/19122/PITEM/Two-Brothers-Racing-V-A-L-E--M-2-Black-Series-Slip-On-Exhaust-1999-Suzuki-Katana-600-Parts.aspx

[HarrisonRider]

No. Straight pipes are bad, and will most likely get you a ticket, not to mention **** off everyone around you. . K&N filters on Kats are a TERRIBLE idea. Just add a Factory Pro Stage 1 jet kit and leave everything else alone.

Just curious.. why specifically are K&N filters bad for a Kat?

[05RedKat600]

Too much airflow for the CV carbs. It makes them not work right. They need a certain amount of restriction to operate properly.

When a hi-flow manufacturer gives you a restrictor to install with it, and it still doesn't run right, that's bad.

[Slofuze]

Tell your buddy to stop giving crappy advice.

Word

[Kreylyn]

Just curious.. why specifically are K&N filters bad for a Kat?

K&N is an extreamly popular aftermarket filter maker. So their name gets thrown around alot, but... it's not "specifically" K&N... it's ANY high flow aftermarket filter... which is what K&N makes.

Hi flow filters and CV carbs don't mix well...

Krey

[arsenic]

CV stands for constant velocity. You need the "back pressure" you get from the stock air filter.

[TS7X]

this thread is pretty close to my situation. bought my bike with a d&d slip on already installed. air box is still factory but im not sure if it had a jet kit installed or not. am i ok with just the d&d or should i invest in a jet kit to go with it?

[cintidude04]

I always recommend a jet kit, but is it necessary with just a slip on? No. Would I install one? Yes.

[Wreckie29]

How does it sound??? Loud and upgrading the filter makes tuning a pain I've been inside my carbs at least 30 times re adjusting to compensate for my pods and open exhaust... I got it where I'm happy but I'm sure it by no means perfect. If your budget minded and want something louder look into slip ons or hit up ebay for a used pipe set.

[05RedKat600]

How does it sound??? Loud and upgrading the filter makes tuning a pain I've been inside my carbs at least 30 times re adjusting to compensate for my pods and open exhaust... I got it where I'm happy but I'm sure it by no means perfect. If your budget minded and want something louder look into slip ons or hit up ebay for a used pipe set.

DO NOT change the factory air filter to anything aftermarket. Use the stock air filter.