Yep, in choosing an exhaust for my quad, we wanted to go with something that you don't hear much, or anything about. Everybody runs HMF so we could read about what to expect from it. LRD claims pretty substantial gains on their site compared to the competition so we decided to give it a spin.
Since GrizzWizard, has a GYTR pipe and has also used HMF, and was going to be programming me a Dobeck fuel controller, I decided to have the pipe shipped directly to him so he could install it on his 700 and build me a custom fuel map for that pipe.
His said that between it the HMF and the GYTR, the LRD was the quietest with the GYTR being the loudest. But let's remember, this is an aftermarket exhaust so it's gonna have some increased noise level period. It comes with a quiet core insert which I never installed b/c it would be too restrictive. Gary said with the quiet core in, it ran about like stock so a waste. Powerwise, he considered it to be about the largest gains of the three pipes.
If doing it as an only mod, will you get substantial seat of your pants gains? No. A pipe alone just isn't gonna do that as it should be accompanied with other mods to help the bike perform optimally.Ideally, airbox mods to allow it to flow more air, then a tuned pipe to help expell that additional air. Optimially, you would also add a fuel controller (for fuel injected quads) or a jet kit in your case to be able to get the air/fuel ratio correct after these changes.
In looking at your mods in your garage, I see you have a sheave, a clutch kit, aftermarket filter and a CDI. It seems to me like a pipe is the next and final thing to add without going into the motor.
1.) yes I'm very pleased with all aspects of it. The sound is great, not too loud but has a nice tone and comes with a quiet core if you wanna use it. I didn't since it wasn't obnoxious without it.
2. ) the LRD is a slip-on.
3. & 4.) My notes above answer these.
I'm extremely happy with the mounting setup on the LRD. The back actually mounts through teh shock bolt. Kind of a pain to get on but worth it in strength and stability.
I heop that helps.
Buster
Since GrizzWizard, has a GYTR pipe and has also used HMF, and was going to be programming me a Dobeck fuel controller, I decided to have the pipe shipped directly to him so he could install it on his 700 and build me a custom fuel map for that pipe.
His said that between it the HMF and the GYTR, the LRD was the quietest with the GYTR being the loudest. But let's remember, this is an aftermarket exhaust so it's gonna have some increased noise level period. It comes with a quiet core insert which I never installed b/c it would be too restrictive. Gary said with the quiet core in, it ran about like stock so a waste. Powerwise, he considered it to be about the largest gains of the three pipes.
If doing it as an only mod, will you get substantial seat of your pants gains? No. A pipe alone just isn't gonna do that as it should be accompanied with other mods to help the bike perform optimally.Ideally, airbox mods to allow it to flow more air, then a tuned pipe to help expell that additional air. Optimially, you would also add a fuel controller (for fuel injected quads) or a jet kit in your case to be able to get the air/fuel ratio correct after these changes.
In looking at your mods in your garage, I see you have a sheave, a clutch kit, aftermarket filter and a CDI. It seems to me like a pipe is the next and final thing to add without going into the motor.
1.) yes I'm very pleased with all aspects of it. The sound is great, not too loud but has a nice tone and comes with a quiet core if you wanna use it. I didn't since it wasn't obnoxious without it.
2. ) the LRD is a slip-on.
3. & 4.) My notes above answer these.
I'm extremely happy with the mounting setup on the LRD. The back actually mounts through teh shock bolt. Kind of a pain to get on but worth it in strength and stability.
I heop that helps.
Buster
ccasion14: .... and exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get. :toothy10:
