after a year and a half. finally removed the fender, changed the lights and got ultra low renthals on it... yes for an entire year i was riding with those xmas lights on the back. but now that i started i can't stop.. : )

now i'm thinking about an exhaust any recommendation... I don't want to make it sould like a screaming lawn mower but more with a low rumble. i like the look of the micron but don't know about the sound. what's eveyones input.

I went with the 2brothers carbon. sounds pretty good. i would have went with a akrapovic if it didnt cost so much. here is a good link that has a lot of sound clips:

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0410_pipe_clips/

i like the look of the micron but don't know about the sound. what's eveyones input.

You're in luck! :nerd I used to have the Carbon Fiber Micron exaust on my first 599. I loooooooooooved it! It sounded so good. It wasn't too loud, didn't make popping sounds, it just growled! I can't speak for other brands, but this one rocked!

http://static.flickr.com/46/114437823_5affc94854.jpg

2 Brothers Carbon Fiber. Nice deep sound. HIGHLY recommended.

Are the available pipes limited due to the '06 having a cat?

I also recommend the micron exhaust, I have one on my 06 and I lvoe it, sounds great and noticeable power increase as well. Plus it flows perfectly with the black paint of the bike. Carbon fiber all the way!

I dont know id Blueflame are available in the US but well worth a look at.

My Hornet came with a Remus carbon fiber exhaust and it sounds good at low (street) speeds. It sounds even better at freeway speeds without being obnoxiously loud.

have you guys heard anything on the leo vince pipes or fmf pipes? i'm looking at these two companies as some options

i'm a hair off a flys ass from getting a carbon fibe scorpion. i was actually liking the two bros. carb fib with the yellow logo 'cos it matched the bike. But the cat at the local shop said i could get a few better hp with the scorpion and i would absolutely not have to remap and jet and all this crap plus scorpion guarantees replacement of the exhaust for a year if you crash and damage it.

Did anyone with a two bros pipe have to do any extra stuff?

Also anyone out there with a D & D exhaust? Or heard anything?

From my experiance and that of others, the Two Brothers will look like total crap in a year or two. I"ve seen it first hand. That's why they are the cheapest.

Cabon Fiber doesn't do that well under UV light anyway. I have a super secret exhaust on order. I may post up about it later but it's not really very relavant to most people on the forum.

that's good to know. Any opinions on scorpion? and should i just save my money and get stainless?

yeroC

Can't go wrong with a Scorpion can....that's what I had before my "obnoxiously loud" exhaust.

A few things that I like about the Scorp is that they will give you a deal if you crash your bike to get a new one.

They also claim that they never need a repack, which is always a good thing. Most people never do it anyway.

The price is reasonable.

Lastly the noise isn't too loud. (or so I hear)


As for me, I went big and bought the....................... Super Sneaky Secret! :lol:

Two Brothers Pipe information


http://www.motorsports-network.com/cgi-bin/dbsearch.exe?mdb=/twobro.mdb,tbl=data1,dbtype=2000,template=/dbcart3/return2bro.htm,DB_Model=599%20(all)

My vote goes to the Micron Carbon Fiber Exhaust. It's a biased vote, but it's biased for a reason.
http://admin.pipecity.com/Images/StoreImages/1/4975_3.jpg
I found a site that sells it for $409, which is a GREAT price for this pipe. AND shipping is included. Here's the link:
http://www.pipecity.com/Products/ProductDetails.cfm/Buy/Froogle/ProductID/36585

has anyone seen an aftermarket exhaust that you can still use the stock heat shield ?

Did I mention that the Micron Carbon Fiber exhaust never gets really hot? You can safely put your hand on it after a long ride.

has anyone seen an aftermarket exhaust that you can still use the stock heat shield ?

Did I mention that the Micron Carbon Fiber exhaust never gets really hot? You can safely put your hand on it after a long ride.

has anyone seen an aftermarket exhaust that you can still use the stock heat shield ?

i'm more concerned with f'ing up my saddle bag, or melting a tie-down strap and having the bag come loose on a long trip

I don't think the Carbon Fiber pipe gets hot enough to melt saddle bags. I don't think it even gets as hot at the guard part of the stock exhaust.

Just my 2 cents.

i'm more concerned with f'ing up my saddle bag, or melting a tie-down strap and having the bag come loose on a long trip

You're right that the carbon fiber does not get hot to the touch. Passengers on my bike really like that feature. I ended up putting the factory shield over the exhaust just to make it look a little more stock and to attract less attention.

Such a shame to cover up a nice looking carbon fiber exhaust, isn't it? But such a smart thing to do given how picky the Bay Area cops have been lately.

You're right that the carbon fiber does not get hot to the touch. Passengers on my bike really like that feature. I ended up putting the factory shield over the exhaust just to make it look a little more stock and to attract less attention.

You're right that the carbon fiber does not get hot to the touch. Passengers on my bike really like that feature. I ended up putting the factory shield over the exhaust just to make it look a little more stock and to attract less attention.

so the heat shield still fit over the new exhaust ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXmxutpW6Sk

This is the coolest. Yes, they do import to the US.

www.scapracing.com.br

My bike is Yellow so had no option other than the Two Brothers Ti setup. :lol:

Fits easy, sounds great, looks great, feels great, tastes great, less filling and not one issue since '04.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXmxutpW6Sk

This is the coolest. Yes, they do import to the US.

www.scapracing.com.br

it looks cool but a little high pitch for me

It's due to where the camera was, watch it again and notice that as he walks behind the bike the pitch gets much deeper.

scapracing.com that is sick... :shock: i just stuck a ermax undertray i wonder if it will work...

You're right that the carbon fiber does not get hot to the touch. Passengers on my bike really like that feature. I ended up putting the factory shield over the exhaust just to make it look a little more stock and to attract less attention.

Attracting less attention! That's what'll keep me from swapping cans for a while. Until I can find one that sounds great AND lets me keep the stock heat shield (for that stock appearance), I'll be sticking with the stock can.

what was that hugger on the hornet with the under the tail can?

BLUEFLAME !!!!!!!!!!



http://www.blueflameusa.com/


they are in the states now call and talk to Brian he is the shiznit also started a forum I belong to aswell
www.600ccforum.com

does the blue flame exhaust retain the old heat shield or does it come with a new one? decisions decisions... i like how the micron keeps the old one... but i like the lip of the blue flame and it seems that the blue flame is a little more smaller?

Yeh it comes with a new heat shield and thats why I didnt get the micron it just looks way too big on the 599

I always thought the Microns looked too big for the bike too. I was leaning toward an FMF before I sold my bike. I think I only found one tidbit of info by scouring the net about the FMF pipe on the 599, and it was positive. I think it said it was a deep sounding can, which is what I would like, and it looks "right", to me, on these bikes.

dang, i wish you would've got one,.... i'm thinkin about getting an fmf because they do look pretty cool and they are quite different (on streetbikes at least).... i think that bronze one would look pretty good on a yellow 599....

true that there is virtually no info on em though....

any body have a pic of the fmf? and by the way mechanic. what color is the heat shield it looks chromie?

argh !()&#)(&*)(*$ credit card charge blue flame on the way in 3 to 4 weeks.... I think i need help....

Hello everyone. I'm j-nuine and I'm a mod addict.

HI J-NUINE!

http://www.fmfracing.com/products/catalog.aspx?CategoryID=93

horrible picture... i know.... but just try and imagine that middle one on a yellow 599, i think it'd look great.... but there is NO pics anywhere to see.....

Early in my exhaustive exhaust search i considered fmf but there was
virtually no info or reference from any other 599ers. I'm still keeping
scorp at the top of my short list but that bronze fmf would look quite extra on a yellow 599 8) . i've kinda ruled out 2bros. I've heard both negative and pos feedback on it but more neg than pos.
As of today my list is:
1 Scorpion

2 blueflame

3 micron

My buddy got a D + D for his 954 and apparantley they make one for the 599 but i ahve heard zero feedback on it. My friends bike sounds sweet
right now but i need to hear something relative to the hornet.

2 brothers, have had zero problems. Had one on my 900rr and loved it then as i do now

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g234/innerlogik/599003.jpg

then there is always arrow:

http://www.arrow.it/eng/ricercaprodotti/details_foto.asp?id=607

and...akrapovic

http://www.akrapovic-exhaust.com/main/catalog/honda/cb600f05/slip-on+SPser/bikephoto1_hi-res.jpg

and my favorite...termignoni

http://www.termignoni.it/catalogo/scheda.php?id_moto=159&id=230&lang=ENG&marca=HONDA&tipologia=1%20SIL%20STR

don't forget leo vince, that's another one i'm seriously debating.... again becasue it's different.... (and it's got that SMALL yellow motif)

http://www.leovinceusa.com/cart/search.php?Model=599&Make=Honda&Year=2004

2 brothers

599, quit teasing me with that damn picture! :evil:

don't forget leo vince, that's another one i'm seriously debating.... again becasue it's different.... (and it's got that SMALL yellow motif)

http://www.leovinceusa.com/cart/search.php?Model=599&Make=Honda&Year=2004


Good call, can't believe i forgot leo vince!

does anyone sell a full system yet?

arrow and arata make full race systems

Micron all the way!!

Angelo :wink:

Someone has to buy that Brazilian undertial exhaust!

I want to see more pictures and video of someone with it. :?

I've decided to spend money on gear and riding time instead of a new pipe, but I was leaning toward Laser. Clean look.
Here's the link to the information page for this exhaust. (http://www.laserexhausts.com/dotcontrol/filemanagement/external_files/VoertuigPDF/Motorbike/HON_044_0600_CBF_771021_CB600F.pdf)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m259/pricelister/DUO_HON_CB600S_03_RSB.jpg

That pipe obviously gets hot because it comes with extra guards for the passengers legs. Ouch.

Dang! after listening to the sound tests on the sport rider site
again that D + D is sounding better and better.
Pipecity has it for a decent ass price and i like the black but i
just can't make up my friggin mind :?: :( :? :?:
Scorpion, Micron, now D + D

aarrrrrgggggh sumbody slap me

D and D is loud as hell. After a few bikes with loud pipes on it I no longer have any desire for it.

Just be sure to wear earplugs if you get it.

That pipe obviously gets hot because it comes with extra guards for the passengers legs. Ouch.


Quote ^^



just about evry exhaust for the 599 has a heat shield there where the can joins the pipe :)

Dang! after listening to the sound tests on the sport rider site
again that D + D is sounding better and better.


Are you looking for a pipe that compliments the sound of the motor, or just something loud? If you're looking for a nice sounding pipe, get something like a Two Brothers or Micron. If you're just looking for noise, go for the D&D.

A buddy of mine has a D&D, and to me it sounds like complete ass. Just plain loud and pops like crazy on deceleration.

Thanks for the feedback on d and d. I do want a nice growl but
i definitely don't want to be "ass" :lol:
i think i'm just gonna say fcuk it and get the scorp.

I have a Leovince in carbone ,and its perfect ,not to loud just ok .
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/th_IMG_1394.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/IMG_1394.jpg)

I have a Leovince in carbone ,and its perfect ,not to loud just ok .
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/th_IMG_1394.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/bike%20pics/IMG_1394.jpg)

you got better pictures and/or video? i've been debating on the leo vince, but no one has em on the 599

Old thread, but I just saw this vid of a Two Brothers pipe in action on an F4i. Damn these are nice sounding pipes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8vNNgzgShE

Old thread, but I just saw this vid of a Two Brothers pipe in action on an F4i. Damn these are nice sounding pipes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8vNNgzgShE

Do you people just like to see me broke?

I had a D&D on my '97 CBR900. I really liked it, but it was very loud.

Just plain loud and pops like crazy on deceleration.

That popping must have been from the added airflow leaning out mix.

Check (MIVV exhaust) from carpimoto, Italia.

Check (MIVV exhaust) from carpimoto, Italia.

No need to Check Carpinmoto - We import them and can get great prices on them - E-mail us for info.

MIVV's Are very nie and the prices are great!

Looks cool but I wonder how loud that is
http://www.mivv.it/public/foto_marmitte/H020LC3a.JPG

It looks like it has very little glass in it. I suspect it's very loud.

have you guys heard anything on the leo vince pipes or fmf pipes? i'm looking at these two companies as some options

Leo vince:very popular here in France (the SBK series)
FMF: don't know sry

MIVV also has a double pipes ( Oval, 2 Slip-on )

i kinda really like the look of the mivv pipes, anyone have any first (or second) hand experiences with them?

the price is right, and i think they look bitchin because they're so different. also, would there be any point in getting the dual pipes besides looks? because i assume that's not a full system... so it still goes 4 to 1 then 1 back out to 2... which doesn't increase performance at all.... actually would decrease because of added weight, correct?

and charclo, the leo vince's must work pretty well if they are popular? any more details you can give on performance increase as well as,.... you know, ... the ever important "sound" of them?

The more I look at that Mivv, the more I want it. I wonder how much it would cost to get it one and ship it here.

According to here (http://www.carpimoto.com/content/prod/l_IT/s_1_Home/pr_29929_Mivv_Mivv_Muffler_Honda_Hornet_600_03__St reet_Legal_Conical_Slip_on_stainless_steel_muffler _TUV_approved_db_killer_removable_silencer.htm) it's around 260 euros which according to here (http://www.xe.com/ucc/) equates to around $353 but I don't know how much to ship it across the pond.

have you guys heard anything on the leo vince pipes or fmf pipes? i'm looking at these two companies as some options

Leo vince:very popular here in France (the SBK series)
FMF: don't know sry
Exactly, I've got one in alu. The sound is not too loud, it's just perfect.

Pictures : here (http://www.honda599.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=351)

i kinda really like the look of the mivv pipes, anyone have any first (or second) hand experiences with them?

the price is right, and i think they look bitchin because they're so different. also, would there be any point in getting the dual pipes besides looks? because i assume that's not a full system... so it still goes 4 to 1 then 1 back out to 2... which doesn't increase performance at all.... actually would decrease because of added weight, correct?



We've imported about a dozen or more now, and are running them on both of our bikes.. The quality is top notch and they sound is great.. the removable DB killer gives you the option of loud or just a deep scream,,, and they're way lighter than stock.
We Haven't brought in any of the megaphone style pictured yet.
Shoot us an e-mail with what system you want, and I can look up and give you a price.. We get Italian shipments every week, so getting them here isn't an issue, and I think you'd like our prices! :?

I just checked prices - we can do that X-cone in Stainless for about $280 with the DB killer..

Also - the Twin small ovals in CF with the DB Killers can be had for about $580.

Those prices are + shipping from us-you, but we don't overcharge that either..

I love the gold anodized inverted forks on the new 599s. Very spiffy.

PJ, can you get anything for the 919? You don't really have anything on your site about exhausts...at least not that i can find. :oops:

I love the gold anodized inverted forks on the new 599s. Very spiffy.

PJ, can you get anything for the 919? You don't really have anything on your site about exhausts...at least not that i can find. :oops:

We don't put everything on the site.. we're expanding, but if we tried to put everything on the site, not only would it be a ton of work, we'd end up with more customers than we can provide good service for...

Shoot me an e-mail with what you need a price on from MIVV..

also - If Alex decides (another issue) that it's O.K. to put up a vendor post, I'll post up the list of things we can readily get..

does that X-cone come in titinium? and if so, what would your price be? (PJFZ1)

does that X-cone come in titinium? and if so, what would your price be? (PJFZ1)

Sorry - The X-Cone only comes in Aluminum..

Check out all the available models here:http://www.mivv.it/moto_usa/prodotti_sportline_case_apri.asp?codice_marche_mot o=6

Shoot us an e-mail for pricing, and include the model number to keep us un-confused :) I DO NOT recommend getting the race cans - The difference is not have the removable DB Killer, which is a very nice option to have - if you want the race sound, you cut one rivet to remove it, and reinstall it if you like with a sheet metal screw.

I just checked prices - we can do that X-cone in Stainless for about $280 with the DB killer..

Also - the Twin small ovals in CF with the DB Killers can be had for about $580.

Those prices are + shipping from us-you, but we don't overcharge that either..

Do you have pics of the twin small ovals. I'm assuming the twins are for the 599?????? I'd love to see how twins would look on the 599...

Try this.. (http://www.mivv.it/moto_usa/prodotti_sportline_foto.asp?id=433)


They don't have pics of every system on thier site.. I wish they did.

WOW....I like....

Now do I want the MIVV Small TWIN ovals...or do I want a BlueFLame...

This is going to be a hard decision.

Wish I could hear a soundclip of the MIVV...

...the MIVV Small TWIN ovals...
Those exhaust “holes” look puny…kinda comical.
And what's up with the attachment to the passenger foot pegs???

Try this.. (http://www.mivv.it/moto_usa/prodotti_sportline_foto.asp?id=433)
They don't have pics of every system on thier site.. I wish they did.

What really want to know is where to get the Rear Stand Spooler adapters in that picture????

Imma make my own link pipe and get a second bluflame can!!!! 8)


Time to call Hammy again!!! :D

Those exhaust “holes” look puny…kinda comical.

My guess is that using a dual exhaust with two large outlets would flow a significant amount more air, creating a lean mix that would border on the unacceptable for the stock ECU. By restricting the outlet holes they probably keep pretty much the same backpressure in the exhaust so it doesn't mess up anything as far as air/fuel ratio is concerned. (Sure you lose any superior performance potential, but you'd have to have another ECU to really take advantage of it anyways.)

Just my humble opinion...and educated guess. :wink:

Or a must jet kit if ur carbbed

Or a must jet kit if ur carbbed

True dat.

I just don't think of new bikes as having carbs. Just seems too old fashioned for a modern day motorcycle... :roll:

True dat.

I just don't think of new bikes as having carbs. Just seems too old fashioned for a modern day motorcycle... :roll:

Most people I know like working on carbs more than fuel injected engines but that may just be because they are "old fashioned".

Properly set up carbs run every bit as well if not better than Fuel Injection. Most injection systems use the same standard )good carburation) to try to attain proper performance.

Mapping isn't the same science as the carbs compensating for vacuum and airflow, and it's harder to dial in proper flow for any given condition. Injection does make it easiet to make a change, but the changes aren't always as precise in the outcome.

I can map a fuel injected car and make it run awesome from a dead cold start all the way to operating temp..... all while keeping my block learn the same i.e. 128 and not increasing fuel consumption.... most of the time I wind up taking fuel out of the table right off the back but.... give me a carb and Im lost :shock: :?

I never said anything about one running better than that other...it's just that i associate carbs with ancient Honda Accords and muscle cars, not modern day motorcycles.

My '69 Camaro had a Prochager supercharger with a blow through Holley carb and it ran flawlessly for the two years i owned it. Carbs can be set up to run amazingly well and have some advantages over FI, but generally they require more maintenance and are tricky to adapt to certain engine configurations. The biggest reasons i wanted a bike with FI as opposed to a carb is 1) you don't have to choke it and endure a fast idle for minutes until it warms up (usually even in warmer weather), and 2) winterizing a carb properly is more critical and harder to do than with FI (not much, but a little). I liked the idea of not having to really worry about either one. But as for driveability (rideability?) and throttle response, carbs are hard to mess up while FI can be tricky to get properly dialed in.

So...don't assume that i'm dissing carbs at all. Carbs can be wonderful, but, generally speaking, are becoming outdated as technology moves on.

agreed jmd I was actually somewhat surprised when I very first saw the 599 and read that it was carbed still.

Leo Vince & Scorpion. I'm thinking about getting the carbon fiber of one of these two. Anyone with strong feelings for or against either of those bad boys?

YO happy new year everybody ,well at first when I was looking for a pipe I saw the Devil carbone ,and I really like the sound .but it was BO in canada for a few months,and also very expensive (795$) mmmmm well well ,than someone told me about Leovince than I saw a yamaha R-6 with it (carbone) .than I order one (660$) CDN .so this what it looks :
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/1%20er%20ride%202007/IMG_1669.jpg
and here what is sound like
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/th_MVI_0460.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/morceaudechien/?action=view&current=MVI_0460.flv)

That sounds sweet and a good price as well

Computer's sounds is on the fritz again...but that's a really nice windscreen. What is it?

its a GIVI A756 ,I use to have the A760 its larger and Higher,but I have a little crak where the srew are so my dealer offer me to change it,ans I ask for that change and they accept the deal .

Newbie question here: Why do you change the pipe? People talk about the improved appearance, sound, and power....which one of these is the main reason for changing the exhaust? Or does that depend on who you ask?

Such a shame to cover up a nice looking carbon fiber exhaust, isn't it? But such a smart thing to do given how picky the Bay Area cops have been lately.
Also, I wonder what Alex meant about the cops. Is it not legal to change the pipe?

p.s. Quick update on my first month as a 599 owner: I've put about 650 miles on it, am getting more comfortable all the time, starting to use the upper RPMs a little, starting to think about mods...really love the bike!

Newbie question here: Why do you change the pipe? People talk about the improved appearance, sound, and power....which one of these is the main reason for changing the exhaust? Or does that depend on who you ask?

Such a shame to cover up a nice looking carbon fiber exhaust, isn't it? But such a smart thing to do given how picky the Bay Area cops have been lately.
Also, I wonder what Alex meant about the cops. Is it not legal to change the pipe?

p.s. Quick update on my first month as a 599 owner: I've put about 650 miles on it, am getting more comfortable all the time, starting to use the upper RPMs a little, starting to think about mods...really love the bike!

You're right, it depends who you ask.

Technically most aftermarket cans are illegal because of emissions and noise.

I'm echoing SSS here by saying it really does depend on who you ask. Some change pipes for looks, some for sound, some for a little more HP, and most (I believe) for a combination of those reasons. As far as legality, decible codes are different in different states (and possibly cities). I think as long as you don't get a super loud pipe, no cop is really going to bother you - unless you're being squidy, in which case the cop will tack on as many violations to your ticket as he can.

The MAIN reason for getting an aftermarket can, and everybody knows this, is that you suddenly find yourself with $600 and don't know what to do with it... :lol:

Oh, that and a small gain in HP by sacrificing emissions and noise standards. :D

Hey RND, you're now tied with Alex at 623 posts.

You're one post away from winning the #1 whore award! :P

You're one post away from winning the #1 whore award! :P
Color me "Whore"! :lol:

Color me "Whore"!

Wait...exactly what color is "whore" again??? Must have been in the super deluxe crayon set that i never got as a child... :? :lol:

Color me "Whore"!

Wait...exactly what color is "whore" again??? Must have been in the super deluxe crayon set that i never got as a child... :? :lol:
Can't remember but it was right in between the Black, Flesh, Yellow and Tan crayons! :lol:

stuck between Blue Flame and 2 Brothers right now... I can get a good deal on the 2 brothers but the pipe itself is just so damn loud. Ihavent herd the blue flame pipe in person but from what i herd it sounds like my old Muzzy pipe (kinda like a super moto).

I might just have to flip a coin on this one.

I can get a good deal on the 2 brothers but the pipe itself is just so damn loud.

I'd describe the sound of the thing above 8k as "F1" or "Indy" car like... it is nice... :thumbsup
(2Bro also make an easy to fit/unfit end cap that drops the dB by like 2...)

I just ordered the MIVV x-cone from PJ. I'll take detailed pictures of the install and try to get a sound clip. I don't have any good sound recording devices so my camera's video function will have to do.

you'll probably get yours delivered, fitted and photographed before cesu pro gets the rest of his set up :lol:

i'm on the verge of getting this can but am just a little bit concerned it may be a gappy fit. be really interested to see your pics. some full length ones of the bike as you see it would be handy. and from the front at an angle too. i see you have a black bike which is probably ideal for this can. it'll hide the fact you can see the silencer mounting bracket and cutaway section of the seat cowl bit.

looking forward to seein em dude :wink:

Yoshimura makes a full system as well. They offer titanium, aluminum or carbon fiber finish.

The stock header doesn't look that bad, not sure how much would be gained by a full system over a slip-on.

Oh yeah, Akripovic makes a slip-on as well, didn't see anyone mention that one yet.

Leovince :listen to that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVnz-LMKafo

You cannot go wront with a company that's been in business for over 50 years and has exhaust systems on bikes in nearly every major racing circuit.

http://www.leovinceusa.com/

I found them one on closeout:

http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-29561/shop/LeoVince_Closeouts_LeoVince_Racing_Slip-Ons_Honda_599_04,_Standard_Mount,_Carbon.html

javascript:NewWindow('honda_599_6701.jpg')

I ordered the carbon, I'm in the process of what I refer to as "blacking out" my bike. I'm changing all the shiny parts to black or carbon, such as; pegs, levers, mirrors and exhaust. I've already done the mirrors and pegs.

I cannot find a decent pair of black or carbon look levers though.

Anyone have any suggestions?

From my experiance and that of others, the Two Brothers will look like total crap in a year or two. I"ve seen it first hand. That's why they are the cheapest.

Cabon Fiber doesn't do that well under UV light anyway. I have a super secret exhaust on order. I may post up about it later but it's not really very relavant to most people on the forum.


For the record, 2 Bros isn't even close to being the cheapest on the market.

Sheesh... don't even have a 599 yet and already planning the exhast. :shock:

Are these exhausts difficult to install? (mivv, brothers, micron, etc) Saturday job with a usual set of tools?

Does the bike need to a re-jet?

tru dat 2 bros definitely not the cheapest by a long shot

So, did anyone get the Brazilian exhaust for their bike (Pro Racing)? I've got one on order, but it will be a while for them to custom make it for me and get it shipped over here.

Are these exhausts difficult to install? (mivv, brothers, micron, etc) Saturday job with a usual set of tools?

Does the bike need to a re-jet?

Exhausts are very easy to install. Any novice can install one with a basic set of tools. I installed my Two Brothers in probably two hours from start to finish.

And regarding re-jetting, it depends who you ask, and I suppose it depends what exhaust you get. With mine, I didn't re-jet and it ran as well if not better than with the stock exhaust.

I got a Leo Vince SBK Carbon Fiber exhaust from ridegear.com on closeout for about $325, which is about $150 less than all other decent ones out there.

It sounds sweet, nice low rumble at idle and as loud as you want as the RPM go up. It also helps smooth out the power as you go thru the gears, obvious pickup and torque; also adds about 3-5 HP.

Check this, I didn't know it was a racing pipe when I got it, but when I waas checking the exhaust can out I saw it said "not for road use" stamped in the metal on the bike side of the can :D!!!

I didn't realize it when I got it, but apparently it's a racing exhaust can.

The do tons of testing and research to make sure slip on exhausts go on without having to modify the existing bike.

There's no need to rejet the Leo Vince SBK, their site even says so.

If you don't trust it you can simply wipe out the inside the tip of the exhaust with your finger, if it's run'n rich it will be dark and mine has been clean since day one.

Not to mention, you cannot go wrong with a company that has been building exhausts for over 50 years.

We're updating our catalog and adding all the individual pipes.. I should be doing the Hornet this afternoon..

If anyone has good pics of the MIVV on thier hornet, e-mail them to me for the catalog..

D&D is the biggest bang for your buck all the other ones every one else has are ugly........all of them. i got my D&D pipe the other day and love it.
its the most inexpensive as well about $350

ANybody know of any stubby pipes for our bike? I kinda like the look of them. I wanted to see if there are any options?

Okay, I took some time to think this one over (cause everyone has thier own favorite brand) ... my following report is utterly non-bias ... and remember this is about BRANDS only , not about he particular part for our bike. I attend a function every monday, and one monday 70 bikes showed up so I was able to spend some time examineing systems from pretty much every MFG. CO. ... here is goes.

Akrapovic was BY FAR the best system IMHO. Why:
The welds on the Akrapovic were FLAWLESS, on every system (5 seperate systems examined). I've done some welding in my time, and these are perfect. The overall fit and finish of the akrapovic is stellar. All carbon fiber parts ... are real carbon fiber unlike some other systems that use knock-offs and look alikes. Of course sound and apperance are going to be a think of personal choice... but for what its worth ... they LOOK like they would be a great product. If I was in the market, its the one I would buy.


I've got something .... erm... special in mind for my exhaust, just working out some details then I'll post a report.

Theres my $0.02

Leo Vince SBK (Titanium)

What's the word on Hindle exhausts? Anyone have any feedback?

As I mentioned in another post, the arm that connects the headers to the frame under my bike snapped so I am working with me dealer on either welding the existing bracket or getting a new system... well, the excuse to get a new exhaust system is, well, too good to be true!

What's the word on an entire system? I wanna get this project going so any advice/recommendations would be very welcome!!!

Anyone seen this exhaust?

I hang out with a lot of brazilians and the Hornet is everyone's dream in Brazil, hence why so many companies out there making parts for them.

LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctiGHApQOgk)

I looked around the that same exhaust on the video costs around 1500 Reais, which is about 750 bucks!

I think I am going to get the DPM, undecided.

Slide -- what kind of question is that??? That's disappointing coming from a fellow Canadian! :wink:

Hindle is just THE FINEST Canadian made pipe out there. Looks great on the Hornet, and sounds great too. Some pipes I have seen have odd shapes, some are too long and do not fit the proportions of the bike. The Hindle is perfect.

You can find them here -- http://www.hindle.com

You can find a video/sound clip here -- http://www.hindle.com/road/html/video_s.html

Not a great shot, but here's my baby:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u39/599Toronto/IMG_0486.jpg

I know, I know, I know!!!! Strike me down!!! I am having a really hard time deciding on this one. Here are my 3 scenarios:

1) Just get the arm welded.
2) Get the Honda header pipes (they apparently do not carry the original... mysteriously... and they won't admit that the part is defective because that would mean a recall... bastards!)
3) Replace the header pipes and muffler with Hindle header pipes and Hindle oval Ti can.

What do you peeps think!?!?! I am so partial to the factory can from an aesthetic point of view... that's the problem I'm facing. Should I just get over it?

Here's a pic of the break again:
http://www.slidedesigns.com/files/arm_break.jpg

Sorry Slide -- overlooked this one. I need to take a look at mine tonight to reorient myself, based on your picture.

I am not sure who produces headers for the 599. I don't think Hindle does, but don't quote me on that.

I didn't mind the appearance of the stock pipe from the RH side, but back and LH side did nothing for me. I upgraded for looks, sound and weight. The stock pipe is an absolute pig when it comes to weight.

Not sure if cost is a factor, but the weld solution must be the cheapest, I would suspect.

Anyway, I'll look tonight to see if I can provide any help regarding that weld, but I think it will boil down to personal preference.

Cool thanks. Hindle does make header pipes for the 599... I just have to give the shop the word!

think arrow and arrata also do headers for 599 they do have full systems

Thanks mech but I'm going Canadiana!

Went out at lunch and checked out the Hindle Oval Titanium can... SOLD!

That a boy! You also going for the headers or weld or dyno yet?

Has anyone here installed headers in addition to a can? If so, and you have done dyno runs, what HP gains have you seen for the following:

1) Stock --

2) Slip-on only --

3) Full system (headers & slip-on) --

The place I bought my bike is installing the headers and muffler for free and giving me a $300 discount on the parts because my factory header pipes broke... good of them, no? There is some re-jetting involved so I thought I would let them do it! Going for the Ti Oval...

Damn! You sound like you are getting the works -- nice one.

599T

P.S. I think my weld is also broken. Can you give me the shop's name??? :lol:

Sturgess Cycle in Hamilton.

What size can did you get? 18 or 20"

Hmmm, something tells me I have the 18" but don't quote me. Have you picked yours up yet? If not, I can measure mine tonight and let you know.

Confirmed -- 18" it is. Fits really well with the whole look of the bike. THe 20 incher may be a bit on the long side, but lots of people seem to like that look.

Thanks. I'm going for the 18"... that's what the shop recommended for the 599. I'll post pics when she's all done. Thanks for your help TO!

Slide -- Did you get your goodies installed yet? What do ya think???

Not yet... I am calling the shop this morning to see what's taking so long! I will post pics when it all goes on...

The whole system is being installed right now and I pick 'er up tonight! Will post pics... can't wait!

Slide -- what kind of question is that??? That's disappointing coming from a fellow Canadian! :wink:

Hindle is just THE FINEST Canadian made pipe out there. Looks great on the Hornet, and sounds great too. Some pipes I have seen have odd shapes, some are too long and do not fit the proportions of the bike. The Hindle is perfect.

You can find them here -- http://www.hindle.com

You can find a video/sound clip here -- http://www.hindle.com/road/html/video_s.html

Not a great shot, but here's my baby:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u39/599Toronto/IMG_0486.jpg

WOW Nice looking system 599TO ! :) This picture may have made my mind up as to what system to get when the time comes that I can afford to do so. It really fills the stocker area nicely and follows the lines perfectly and keeps that shine to the right side going. I really like it. Fellow Canadian here, gotta support it ;) lol

Thanks Darth. Ya, the size and shine fit well with the over all look. I do, however, like the look of the titanium on the asphalt bikes -- see Slide's recent posts for his latest addition.

We'll have to hook up one of these days so you can see and hear the Great Canadian Hindle in person!! 8)

599T

Thanks Darth. Ya, the size and shine fit well with the over all look. I do, however, like the look of the titanium on the asphalt bikes -- see Slide's recent posts for his latest addition.

We'll have to hook up one of these days so you can see and hear the Great Canadian Hindle in person!! 8)

599T

You know I would have to explain the Visa bill to the Mrs. if I got too close to that! :) LOL But ya for sure we have to hook up and go for a ride, we are only 30 - 45 minutes apart. I look forward to it. All the best

I found the part on Akrapovic's website, but none of the online dealers seem to carry the pipe for the Hornet.

Just like my Hindle, you have to contact either a shop or the online dealer and have them order it for you. It exists but because it is not a big seller on this side of the pond, they won't list it, I believe.

mmmmmm...Akrapovic

Has anyone tried the MIVV X-cone? It's looking really tempting.

Also, I found a Leo Vince titanium can for $300. Anyone with experience with that? Can anyone compare it first-hand to the Micron?

Wow, Thats sounds like a Really good deal on the Leo Vince. Is It from an Individual or can you share? lol Sorry, I have no first hand experience with either. But a friend has the Micron on his Gixxer 600. It sounds pretty good, Alot quieter than I expected..

It's at RideGear... I'm spent, about to blow my money on a plane ticket to Phoenix, but I think I'm just going to borrow another $300 from my grandma... that's about $150 off of everything else I've seen.

I definitely want something louder and deeper than stock, but I don't want to wake the neighborhood up every night when I come up or sound like garbage...

Hey JHen.., there are about three or four of us on this site with the
MIVV. Personally i love it and am glad i decided to go with it. It's
different, sexy, and has a nice tone and alot lighter than stock. Don't
kmow about any added hp or any crap like that and don't give a shit.
I just like the way it looks and sounds. You can see it on my bike in the
Pictures section---Roc's 599.. 8)

I love the look, I was more interested in the sound. I want to have a good tone and not be overly loud. Grandma rejected my loan request, so I'll probably be going with the MIVV when I get paid again...

I'm too dumb to post a soundclip. But if you care for my opinion...
it's really not too loud at all. It has a beautiful tone. A nice little growl,
with a little more bass than the stocker. Sounds meaner than stock when
going thru the gears at decent rpm but definitely not obnoxious.
I think Chris G posted a soundclip on youtube. It may have been without
the baffle. Not sure where the link is but it may be somewhere in this
thread.

Found them... he posted them with and without the baffle. I'm liking very much. Thanks, man. Not feeling so bad about the Leo Vince any more.

I'm new to this thread and haven't read them all, but what I wanted to know is if anyone has had any experience with MIVV exhausts? I was looking through pjsparts.com and came across their twin slip-ons in various metals and carbon fiber. I think the carbon fiber ones would look awesome on the Hornet. Also how would a twin slip on system like that install and would it increase the power output any?

...and would it increase the power output any?
OH for sure...almost as much as a 2Bro's DOH! :lol:
Only two things you need to worry about...how does it look and how much does it cost. Anything will be better than stock in performance and sound.

Anything will be better than stock in performance and sound.

... and weight. The stock exhaust is bloody heavy.

I just got a black D&D slip on and I am very happy with it. I had a D&D on my 2001 R6 and it was obnoxiously loud, So I was a little nervous getting another, but it is clear that over the last few years D&D has made positive strides in refining the sound while reducing the overall volume. The pipe sounds surprisingly deep for a 600 at low rpms, and it gives a noticible boost in horse power. And it looks very cool.
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6427/hornetsidemn7.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hornetsidemn7.jpg)

Did anyone ever figure out where or how to get this exhaust:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXmxutpW6Sk&mode=related&search=

Did anyone ever figure out where or how to get this exhaust...

I searched for it late one night and only came up with a dead end. I'm not sure which, but it was either just a prototype or discontinued.

By the way, lots of sound clips of the Mivv on the 599 on youtube.

FMF... love the look... it's on the loud side tho... lots of popping on shifts.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/cozmo2312/DSCF0004.jpg

My X-cone was waiting for me when I woke up today. Got it on in under 45 minutes. Let me just say, don't be so quick to cut out that silencer. I started it up with it in and it seemed about perfect for daily riding. I'll probably take it out when I want to have some fun in the daytime, but I think it's going to be nice with it in. Louder than stock, but not obnoxious. It seemed about on par with a stock 06 Gixxer 600, though it might be a little louder when I wind it up.

I'll take a pic if anyone wants one, it's on a black 2006, but I'm on my parents' crappy computer for a while, so I don't really feel like messing with loading and resizing... this thing struggles to load some web pages.

Love to see it when you can post up.

Love to see it when you can post up.
+1

Alright... out of town this morning, but I should be home tomorrow. I'll get a few. Hopefully, my sister brought the laptop that I gave her home with her...

Forgive the dirt... she was going to get a bath today (all three in the picture), but someone said airsoft and I went running...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/JHenley17/mivv3-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/JHenley17/mivv2.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/JHenley17/mivv1.jpg

that's a nice looking exhaust

Welcome to the MIVV club j hen!! I recently took the baffle out of mine
and only wish i had done it sooner. She roars and sounds really mean
now. Was easy to take out too, drill thru one rivet. Easy to put back in
as well in case i need to. 8)

I've got half the rivet drilled. I couldn't find my drill bits, so I just used the one random one laying around, which was too small. I'm going to try to get it today...

Looking good 8)

(I see you've sprayed the plastic bodywork too..)

I just put on an x'cone too, sounds and looks great! When I decelerate it makes a gurgling or popping sound, so I think it must have leaned out the bike a little bit by searching the posts. The bike feels great though, it is that bad to ride it like this for a while?

Shouldnt hurt anything..Most pipes dont lean the bike out very much at all. Unless you go with a race pipe... I've been running the XCone on mine for a month or so ( 2000 Miles maybe) with no trouble..I checked the plugs not to long ago..Looked great.

That's good hear. I didn't think I would need to rejet the bike, but if I did I wanted to in the spring.

for a month or so ( 2000 Miles maybe)

dang you ride a lot... i'm jealous.

Who's next? :naughty

LOL @ PJ... Yea you pretty much have the business on this forum wrapped up...Plenty of endorsements... To bad you dont sell performance car parts too..

Yea I do ride alot..Its my everyday commuter now TBH... I ride it to work at least 3 days a week. When I'm off, its the only thing I get around on... My Cage needs a cage ( A few members here will get that I think) and uses WAY more gas than the Hornet... Love them both, But just cant stay off the Hornet. :D

Who's next? :naughty

Can you get that pipe in carbon? I think that would really look great!

And as we all know, black is faster. :wink:

Who's next? :naughty

if you can get parts from Europe, I'd be all over it.

Who's next? :naughty

Can you get that pipe in carbon? I think that would really look great!

And as we all know, black is faster. :wink:

They don't make the Conical pipes in Carbon.. :(


(and BLUE is fastest!)

They don't make the Conical pipes in Carbon.. :(


(and BLUE is fastest!)

Oh well, the pipe is cool, regardless. Maybe in a few months when my credit card isn't quite so limp. :roll:

Just a couple of questions..

Is the new exhaust much lighter than the original?

Being stainless steel, does it get too hot to touch after a reasonable ride? imagine someone's leg on it for example?

Otherwise I'd love one...

:wink:

Just a couple of questions..

Is the new exhaust much lighter than the original?

Being stainless steel, does it get too hot to touch after a reasonable ride? imagine someone's leg on it for example?

Otherwise I'd love one...

:wink:

MUCH Lighter than stock..

And MIVV uses an outer sleeve to isolate the outer section from Heat - It gets warm, but not Hot that I've ssen. Could one of you riders who own the X-Cone run it and verify for me?

It's a ton lighter than stock. I'm not very good at estimating weights from feel or anything like that, but I could tell that the MIVV was several pounds lighter. Stock is surprisingly heavy.

As far as heat, I can't remember and the bike is at my house 150 miles away right now, but I know it was definitely hotter to the touch than stock. I don't think I was able to hold my hand to it. It hasn't been a problem for me riding, but I can't speak for someone on the back seat.

Any pipe is gonna be hot after a decent ride. The stock pipe has the
big heat shield so passengers aren't burned but it still gets warm.
Yeah the X cone gets hot but i don't usually ride with a passenger so it
hasn't been a prob with me. I love the X cone and wish there was a
carbon one. that would be sick. But as stated by others the weight is
great and the sound is awesome. I don't think anyone on this forum
who's bought one has complained, but i could be wrong.
What have you sold PJ, like 10 to 599 owners on this site?

I wanted a Leo Vince for the longest time before I bought the X-Cone...I had heard a Leo on a CBR and was in love...But after I bought the X..I'm glad I didnt get the Leo...The Can looks perfect on the hornet IMO and it sounds incredible with the DB Killer in..And with it ou,,,Pure sex!! I'd deff by it again..As for the heat, cant say I've really tested the hand to Pipe thing..Not on the bike anyway. :shock: It does get hotter than stock, But I dont think it gets Blistering hot..

I see we have a lot of theory going on about the level of heat on the Mivv cones. Can someone put it to the touch test after a ride and let us know the final verdict. Will it burn a leg? Will it melt a saddle bag? Reheat your cofee?

I hate to be finicky but "Any pipe is gonna be hot after a decent ride" is not something I'd agree with after feeling Hindle pipes in Aluminium and Titanium, plus the Two Brothers carbon. None were too hot to touch during our spirited riding on the southern Ontario swarm... :wink:

I don't know if the 599 dual cannister question came up in this thread. I thought I'd throw this information out there from another thread:

djamalt wrote:
I'm guessing more than one or two of you have done it, but can anyone speak to the converting the 599 single pipe exhaust to a dual? Is that just a chaning out 599 parts with 919 parts, or some kind of 599 pipe conversion kit kind of thing? Just curious.


Here you go:

http://www.angelfire.com/in/hornetsnest/renegade.html

Some pics in here:

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/gallery/gallerymain.php?Gallery=45

Good luck!

I see we have a lot of theory going on about the level of heat on the Mivv cones. Can someone put it to the touch test after a ride and let us know the final verdict. Will it burn a leg? Will it melt a saddle bag? Reheat your cofee?

On my 919, the X-Cones can get mighty toasty to the touch on the narrower forward cannister section. However around the rider and passenger leg areas, the cones are tucked in rather nicely inward of the bike's body work. I'm sure the 599's single cone is placed similarily. I wouldn't recommend saddle bags. And yes, the heat can reheat your coffee.

On my 919, the X-Cones can get mighty toasty... And yes, the heat can reheat your coffee.
Now I just need to find out who makes Hornet coffee cup holders!

Now I just need to find out who makes Hornet coffee cup holders!
My money's on Rizoma.

Now I just need to find out who makes Hornet coffee cup holders!
My money's on Rizoma.

Ah yes. . .the Rizoma "Java" cup holder made from billet aluminum, clamps on directly to almost any exhaust cannister, and pivots 360 degrees as you get into extreme turning lean angles to avoid spillage of your precious java or latte.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Does the Hornet run lean with slipons? YOu guys that are doing the X-cones...are you having problems with your bikes running lean? Or do you even know?

Anyone getting blue smoke or have you pulled your plugs to look at them?

Pulled mine...seems to be fine...The only way to know is to put a wideband on it..

I see we have a lot of theory going on about the level of heat on the Mivv cones. Can someone put it to the touch test after a ride and let us know the final verdict. Will it burn a leg? Will it melt a saddle bag? Reheat your cofee?


I tried checking the "hotness of the pipe"..touched it.. :cry: ( mivv x- cone)... its hot but not hot enough to reheat our coffee. By the way you can check out the video and the soundclip of the mivv x-cone of our beloved 599 in the mivv testing site. (2003-2006)


http://www.mivv.it/moto_usa/azienda.asp

Am I the only one with a Fuel Exhausts slip-on ?
Mine is a stainless round design, nice and light, looks and sounds great. I don't remember the $, but it was very reasonable. It came with a welded link pipe. It's muffler section is riveted (instead of welded) so you can replace the packing down the road if necessary. Their baffles are removable, a little louder than stock w/baffle in, nice and loud w/baffle out. I actually modified my baffle by shortening the "neck", adjusting the db's to a pleasing loudness.
They have very good customer service, and a good website with Hornet 600 pix, and different styles to choose from.
http://www.fuelexhausts.com/index.cfm

Nice find. I've never even heard of them, but they look nice. Did you have to ship from the UK? Seems like that might have been a little high... I can remember buying just a Ferrari flag and having to pay like $25 to ship it from Italy in one of those big envelopes.

Which color did you go with?

I'm loving the grey scheme to their carbon pipes. Might be another option to consider. Can you explain what you did to the baffle in a little more detail?

Yes, it was purchased/shipped from the UK, I don't remember the shipping cost, but I believe the total cost (Pipe and Shipping) was around $340 U.S. dollars a couple years ago. I got their least expensive round stainless design and have been very happy with the quality and fit. It took about 20 minutes to R&R.
The baffle has a neck, or pipe that goes inside the muffler about 5 inches, and I basically cut the length in half, this made it a little louder than the stock length baffle. I may go a little shorter still. I don't know how much louder it will get. The baffle diameter hasn't changed, and I'll bet that controlls db levels more than length, allthough I'm no expert.

DISCLAIMER: I accept no responsibility for any negative effects from these ideas, however, I will accept full credit for any positive results that may occur.

New site for MIVV Exhaust. :wink:

http://www.mivv.it/

I just bought the MIVV from PJs parts (they are fast as hell), and put it on 2 days ago. It sounded great, and it took me about 2 days to take off the db killer. That pipe sounds amazing now...well worth it.

Blast! So many buying the X-Cone! DRAT!

Am I the only one who doesn't find the x-cone all that appealing?

Absolutely not :wink:

You know what...I was very hesitant in switching the stock exhaust because I really like the look of it. But after I heard a sound clip on youtube for the mivv, i thought i would try it. The pipe looks really good once is on the bike...i'm actually starting to like it more than the stock, and that's hard to beat for me. Plus the sound with the db killer off, is just awesome.

I'd buy the x-cone if, you know, it wasn't a cone. :lol:

I really do like the size and everything, it's just the megaphone style exhausts do not reflect me well.

I like the port on the two brother's VALE but I don't want any yellow or gold on this bike. YUCK! A ducati can pull that off but not a honda.

...don't want any yellow or gold on this bike...
The proverbial lipstick on a pig. :lol:
Can help you get rid of them gold calipers... :thumbsup

But FWIW I think maybe, just maybe, you are being a bit "pig headed" aobut it... :wink: :wink:

No, hear me out. If you look at the pipe, the only gold is a small accent ring around the end - which, I think, would balance and set off the gold calipers quite nicely... Well then there is the 2Bro badge. That badge is just two rivets, drill out and replace :disco

2Bro Slip-On (http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopper?search=action&sku=005-11904&searchstart=0&template=Templates/TBRSearchResult-Simple-Hon-599-SO.html)

it's not like I don't have options, I'm just picky about what I put on the bike.

I'll probably get the Blue Flame Evo Carbon can.

If I ever change from the X-cone, I think it will be to the Micron that fades from black to blue... so sexy...

Am I the only one who doesn't find the x-cone all that appealing?

No, I'm quite happy with the titanium Leo Vince...

Am I the only one who doesn't find the x-cone all that appealing?

No, I'm quite happy with the titanium Leo Vince...
Is that Leo in your icon pic with the stock heat shield? Or is that an old pic?

As for the Miv, I don't know. It's been growing on me lately, but I'm still not conviced I'd get one.

MIVV's also got more conventional cans at good prices as well.

One thing I noticed that I really like is the length... my pipe is a good bit shorter than stock, which I really like.

Am I the only one who doesn't find the x-cone all that appealing?

No, I'm quite happy with the titanium Leo Vince...
Is that Leo in your icon pic with the stock heat shield? Or is that an old pic?


No, that is an old photo, my Leo Vince photos (& video) are in this thread: http://www.honda599.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1592

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE7-JWV-eL8

Found this cool GP exuast if you're into it. Not sure on the brand.

Was that made for the Hornet or is it just a custom job?

i have a carbon fiber scorpion and i love it

i have a carbon fiber scorpion and i love it
What model Hornet do you have? And do you have a nice pic of the can on your bike?

i have an 06 [img=http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3719/1130071632ue8.th.jpg] (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1130071632ue8.jpg)

Customize OEM Heat shield for Micron exhaust. Trace, cut and drill

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7426/1318319ch5.jpg

That looks pretty slick... got any bigger pictures?

That looks pretty slick... got any bigger pictures?

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7699/imgp3918fb5.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1181/imgp3919zo6.jpg

I am new to the website but I am in the process of looking for an exhaust. I am favoring a Two Brothers but I want to know if anyone who has a Two Brothers exhaust as any review on the horse power pickup, sound and does it give a better throttle response?

Please let me know as soon as possible. I have some bounce money to spend.

I choose the Micron because of its deep mellow sound and solid construction without rivets to rattle. The standard extension pipe removes the catalytic converter.

I understand that D&D is the loudest. I have heard both pros and cons about Two Brothers but it is the cheapest.

The horsepower increase is mostly in your head because of the louder sound. Just know that the Hornet will can keep up with anything on the road regardless of a stock or after market exhaust.

...Two Brothers but it is the cheapest.


No it's not. Do some research.

Super Sneaky Steve
From my experiance and that of others, the Two Brothers will look like total crap in a year or two. I"ve seen it first hand. That's why they are the cheapest.

Thats where I got it. Wanted to let you down easy.... but you insisted ??

I am new to the website but I am in the process of looking for an exhaust. I am favoring a Two Brothers but I want to know if anyone who has a Two Brothers exhaust as any review on the horse power pickup, sound and does it give a better throttle response?

Please let me know as soon as possible. I have some bounce money to spend.

I've got the two bros carbon can. I think it looks the business, nothing like it. That said, i don't think you should expect much HP from this or any other slip on pipe alone, unless you're also going to rejet, filter, etc... I think Honda has some pretty efficient stock exhausts on their street bikes. It is A LOT lighter than the stock exhaust, and that is weight up high, where you can feel it.

Sound... well, it sounds MEAN! Much, much more rumble than the stock pipe. And fairly loud, a bit too loud for my taste, but I'm constantly going back and forth between loving how bad-ass my bike sounds to being annoyed by the noise... I occasionally consider going back to the stock exhaust, only because I spend a lot of time in traffic and this pipe seems loudest at low RPMs (<~4,000), It doesn't really bother me at all above that.

I've only had it for just over a month now, so I can't say how long until the carbon starts to look bad (I know all carbon fiber eventually does if left in direct sunlight, harsh weather, etc)

FWIW, ridegear (http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-20212/Two-Brothers/M2-Oval-Canisters-Honda-599.html) still has them on sale, thats where I got mine.

Thats why I chose Micron. While it is very deep and mellow at low RPM, above 6,000 the thing gets real angry and nasty. All of these things get louder and louder with age as the vent holes get clogged. Also, the Micron can be serviced by the owner and repacked or cleaned out, not having to be sent back to the manufacuturer. Some are just throw aways. Further, you can easly replace the cover to carbon fiber, stainless, Titainium. by just ordering the part from Micron.

When i was in the market about a year ago the Two Bros. carb fib was
absolutely NOT the cheapest. I whittled my choices down to the Scorpion
cf and the MIVV X cone. I decided on the X cone and couldn't be happier.
Sounds great as is but I took the baffle out and now... :twisted:
Not that i'm an attention whore, quite the contrary, but i am addicted
to the mean roar she produces. Never heard the Two Bros in person but
i love the look of it. Also never heard anything bad about 2Bros. Good
luck.
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7349/cor599btt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

.I decided on the X cone and couldn't be happier...Never heard the Two Bros in person but...
Keep it that way :wink:

Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them... Pick the one you like to look at.

My, what a big hole you have. :o

Yes she gapes well. :lol:

You ride around all the time like that? It's fun once in a while, but it's so freaking loud...

I wear earplugs when i ride usually. But even without them i'm pretty
used to the roar. Don't think the neighbors will ever get used to it.
But i'm not the only bike on my street. The guy across the street rides
a Gixxer with something real loud. Louder than my lil X cone for sure.
And of course the obligatory Harley guy a couple houses down. Every
morning at 5:45 exact i can count on his ultra baritone twin gargling the
morning coffee and rattling the windows. :D
But i'm cool and reserved so when i'm at a stoplight i never just obnoxiously
revv the engine and simultaneously crane my neck around to see who is
looking. "look Ma, no brains.. :x " I'm a conservative hooligan.

I'm a conservative hooligan.

Oh, yeaaaahhhh. One of thooooose. :lol:

Personally, I like the look of the Mivv, but Micron has the best colors. And as they say on their site, anybody can make a 2.25" hole. :roll:

Personally, I like the look of the Mivv, but Micron has the best colors. And as they say on their site, anybody can make a 2.25" hole. :roll:

However, not everyone can color the pipe leading up to that hole!

However, not everyone can color the pipe leading up to that hole!
No, but... Well... See, then you've gotta... Oh, hell, I just am not going down that road! :lol:

:lol: :lol:

are the MIVV X-Cone really load? or can it be controlled by the DB killer?

are the MIVV X-Cone really load? or can it be controlled by the DB killer?
That's the point of the DB Killer. Take it out and the thing really does roar. I rolled without plugs today and my ears were ringing like crazy. With plugs, it just sounds great. I'm considering putting the Killer back in because my girlfriend is too stubborn to wear earplugs and I don't want to decimate her hearing.

I get the same compliment about my Mivv Xcone everywhere I go. "Wow man that thing sounds great. Not too loud, but enough of a growl that you know someone on a bike is coming up on you." That's with the db killer in. I took it out once, sounded wild, but a little too loud for my tastes at the moment so I put it back in.

OK, Im stumped! i cannot decide on what to get now...... :banghead
I like the two bros M2 carbon, and the Mivv X-cone and Carbon, hell even the scorpion is nice, and the Blue flame (but cant find it online to order).
i want to have a nice sound, not to loud, and not to wimpy. Im sooooo confused :thinking

To be honest, all of those pipes have a nice sound. You won't be disappointed in any of them. I guess looks and price is what it will come down to for you. Good luck. Not an easy choice. Hell, took me almost 2 years to settle on one.

Just pick one and don't look back, you'll be happy. Those are all great choices. If you want to be different, Blue Flames aren't as common over here from the looks of this thread. Or do my dream and get a Micron for a 06-07 Gixxer or something and have someone make some mounts and bend a midpipe for you.

this place has blue flames for our bikes
http://www.exoticsportbike.com/cb600_hornet.htm

this place has blue flames for our bikes
http://www.exoticsportbike.com/cb600_hornet.htm
Or... http://www.blueflameusa.com
http://www.blueflameusa.com/exhausts_price.html?model=CB600HORNET&make=Honda

OK, Im stumped! i cannot decide on what to get now...... :banghead
I like the two bros M2 carbon, and the Mivv X-cone and Carbon, hell even the scorpion is nice, and the Blue flame (but cant find it online to order).
i want to have a nice sound, not to loud, and not to wimpy. Im sooooo confused :thinking
Hello! My first post on Honda599.com 8). I've got a nearly new Two Brothers M2 carbon I'll sell for a very good price if you're interested. I ordered a MIVV carbon oval before even getting my Hornet. The original bike I thought I was going to get fell through and the one I ended up getting instead already had the Two Bros on it. The bike only had 1790 miles on it and the guy who owned it said he put the pipe on it about 500 miles back so it's pretty much new really. Perfect shape with all hardware and even the original 2-Bros box it came in. If you're interested let me know. I'd sell it pretty cheap since I have no need for it. I just put on the MIVV a week or so ago and was planning on sticking the 2-Bros up on Craigs List after I got a chance to take a few pics of it. I also have a Givi windscreen in perfect condition if anybody's interested...

BTW, Honda599.com is a great little site. I've been lurking here for a few weeks since I first started looking at the Hornet about a month or so ago.


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How do you like that MIVV carbon oval? Not too loud, is it? I'm looking for a pipe but I don't want one that will make me deaf/get cops called on me for disturbing peace. I like how the Leo Vince sounds (and I like that heat shield it comes with), but the place I found it for the lowest price is bike bandit, and I've heard some pretty bad things about them. Low prices don't mean a thing if they don't get you the right part and have crappy return service.

If the X-Cone is any indication, a standard can won't be too loud with the silencer in and very loud with it out. Just don't drill it out.

I used to ride a Marauder with Cobra slipons (not drag pipes, though) that I put on after discovering a leak in my stock pipes, and according to the guys at the bike shop I do business with, Marauders with slipons are probably one of the loudest bikes they've heard...and I listen to metal...so, I'm probably already deaf, I just don't want to be deafer. 8)

I sent a "price match request" to morepowerracing.com on the Leo Vince pipe to see if they'll meet the bike bandit price. We'll see, I guess. I wish there were more info/pics/amazing before and after youtube videos for the MIVV carbon oval so I could make a more informed decision.