I contacted Akrapovic the other day and asked if they had plans for an exhaust for the B/GA models and they said they do not have plans for an exhaust either model. I refuse to pay $2100+ for the Remus, so hopefully Fullsac or others will offer something more realistically priced.
Do you have more info with regard to drilling the stock pipe and a sound clip please.
Info like instructions and maybe a pic. Also the size of the drill bit please.
How would you say it sounds compared to the remus on you tube.
Thank you bud
Does our exhaust have one of those flapper valves?
I think the B is too quiet.
Not sure I want to punch out the stock exhaust though. Too much trial and error for sound
Ive owned about 30 bikes over the years, 1 of them was a Harley. Just 1.
Ill be pushing daisies long before 50 years from now. lol
I don't like it real loud, but some exhaust sound would be nice. Not gonna spend 2k for it.
Don't want it THAT bad.
I have factory Akras on my GT, my preference are The Akras, The stock cans, and last place for me are the Remus. The Remus sound ok, but the appearance isn't for me, to each his own I guess.
I personally don't think the picture of the Akrapovic on the B is much of an appearence improvement over the stock chrome pipes. Wasn't a big fan of the stock set up and knew before I wrote the check for the bike that the Remus pipes were a probability. Love them and would do them again but it would have been nice to have more than one option to choose from.
I just installed these: https://www.maxtorquecans.com
I really like them, I'm an old superbike rider, these remind me of super bike pipes so I love the look. I know not all will like this look, but the stock pipes are way to large in my opinion. The B is a power cruiser so these just look right to me. They are about 8 lbs each side. I weighed the stock mufflers with digital scale, 19 lbs each side!!! So I dropped 22 lbs off the motorcycle!! Sound amazing! Removeable baffels also. Really lets the 6 sound like it should, not stock like a sewing machine!! Love that sound, change the ride and puts smile on when you let the 6 sing!!
I wanted the Remus, but couldnt bring myself to spend 2 grand on some black pipes. These were around $850.00 with shipping. Made in UK.
Personally I don't care for the looks of the Remus. I prefer the looks of the stockers. Those look NICE and I bet they sound good! Best looking aftermarket exhaust for the B I've seen!
I purchased the system off the company's Ebay sale auction. Sorry, should have stated that. Their website is not great! Search Ebay for: BMW K1600B exhaust. Also my bike does not pop like the sound clip above while reving.
The only reason I would consider swapping out the stock cans would be to gain better access to the tire valve stem. Stockers are so large and low that I have to lay down to get my gage and hose up in there.ld:
Akrapovik just announced a new exhaust system for the 18/19 k16 b and ba. The part number is S-B16SO3-HRAATBL
I have contacted them to get some pricing and availability info from them but just got a dumb note giving me a link to their website.
You can find the system on their website with pictures on the bike and I must say it looks much much better than the ugly organ pipes from Remus. It also has proper heat shields on the sides for a nicely finished look.
Unfortunately there is no source where you can buy it or how much it costs. I guess they are not too interested in the market place or they are asleep at the switch.
If anyBody can find more info please respond in this forum or send me a pm.
finally got some info from Akrapovik. Their system is about to be announced for the US market, will cost USD 2295.00 and will be available thru your local BMW dealer, also in CA. It's CARB certified. IMO too expensive, but no worse than Remus and not nearly as ugly.
Most likely it will sound better than the tin can sound of the Remus as it has a replaceable packing kit available which IMO seems to indicate that in time the sound will change some, either to once liking or not.
Too bad the Japanese are not getting into the game. They (Yoshi and others) seem to be able to produce quality systems for Yamaha, Honda, etc. for around half the price.
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