Just ordered a 1200s

stoney · Post by **stoney** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:51 am

Just thought I'd say hi...I'm new to ther forum. I've finally taken the plunge an ordered an R1200s with the Sports pack, heated grips and alarm...in yellow.

I test-road one in the summer (from Rainbow) and loved-it, just couldn't give up the GS for it as the GS is so useful. So finally decided to buy one as well - Lucky me!

Pick her up next week...and am looking forward to adding the little bits here and there. Unlike most I love the looks of the standard cans but am sure they will sound pants so will be on the look out for something else. The Boss and Zard appeal, I think the Akro looks naff but may look better in the flesh.

Look forward to meeting up with you guys in the near future!

6 days and counting.....

R1200SRIDER · Post by **R1200SRIDER** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:03 am

Hi and welcome to the forum.Great news about buying a 1200s you wont regret it, i haven't.I was thinking about changing my exhaust as well but they all seem to be so expensive.I like the look of the bos one best but they seem to be a bit long,the akra looks very well made but is extortionate to buy.I think the standard one sounds ok when you are giving the bike some stick but is too quiet the rest of the time.

RoLoo · Post by **RoLoo** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:54 am

...the Akra almost sounds like the original one...
...Bos are indeed 'a bit' long ; and only look good if you go for the twin-down-pipe version...
...Laser, only without the decals please...
...Remus...wrong 'design' (IMO)
...Hattech...HUGE cans...(and only look 'good' on a black S)
...Zard...hmmm...

...I think I'll stick to the original one ; and modify the plate holder a bit...

paulR · Post by **paulR** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:12 pm

On the BMW stand at the NEC they had an Akro display where you could hear the various bikes with Akro silencers fitted. The R1200S sounded quite muted but still an improvement over stock.

Congrats on the new bike. I've also got a GS (an 1150) in addition to my R1200S.

Paul

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:45 pm

RoLoo wrote:...the Akra almost sounds like the original one...
...Bos are indeed 'a bit' long ; and only look good if you go for the twin-down-pipe version...
...Laser, only without the decals please...
...Remus...wrong 'design' (IMO)
...Hattech...HUGE cans...(and only look 'good' on a black S)
...Zard...hmmm...

OI!!!! What about the HPE??? Check out the comments on this thread

viewtopic.php?t=4000&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

Here is the product page inc. dyno chart

http://www.sandbarcomposites.co.uk/item ... lencer.php

Here is a link to the HPE german site where you can hear and see it

http://www.hpe-auspuff.de/html/sound-_v ... lerie.html

THAT is what the bike should sound like

The Akra sounds like a wet f*rt IMHO.

RoLoo wrote:...I think I'll stick to the original one ; and modify the plate holder a bit...

A less substantial and ..er smaller number plate holder will be available soon.

sandbar

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:21 pm

sandbar wrote: OI!!!! What about the HPE??? Check out the comments on this thread

viewtopic.php?t=4000&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

Here is the product page inc. dyno chart

http://www.sandbarcomposites.co.uk/item ... lencer.php

Here is a link to the HPE german site where you can hear and see it

http://www.hpe-auspuff.de/html/sound-_v ... lerie.html

sandbar

Are you perchance the importer/middleman with all this vitriol you are spreading around

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:59 pm

boxerpan wrote:
Are you perchance the importer

You'd think - wouldn't you?

sandbar

herrman · Post by **herrman** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:14 pm

IMHO its worth checking out the Remus down pipes/y piece, Gets rid of the Cat, Sounds a bit better than stock whilst still looking std. Front pipes also look 'cleaner' (I think) with no balance pipe. Best of all £310-00. Had it running last weekend next to Astles demo bike which has the Akra end can and it didn't sound much different!!

Peter.

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:16 pm

Peter,

You have a PM!

sandbar

kitkat · Post by **kitkat** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:18 pm

Hi Stoney,

Had an 1100 for four months and now have the 12 and it is a fabulous bike - hope you love it!

Dave

PS If you haven't seen the Dec issue of Bike have a look at page 93 where the 12 makes an appearance in the "Effortless Cool" category - how cool is that!

stoney · Post by **stoney** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:29 pm

kitkat wrote:PS If you haven't seen the Dec issue of Bike have a look at page 93 where the 12 makes an appearance in the "Effortless Cool" category - how cool is that!

I had noticed

Check out my pic of Capirossi in last months edition!

Already ordered these bits:
R&G frame bung
R&G swingarm bung
R&G fork bungs
Wunderlich paddock stand
K&N
Clear Indicators (Front and rear)

I quite like the sound of just the header pipes - bit like the Y piece trick on the 1100/1150s. I think I see how I get on with the stock jobby first.

PBBoxer · Post by **PBBoxer** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:04 pm

Welcome mate, hope you enjoy the bike.

Has anyone heard the Akra without the baffles in??
Or the Zard?
Wunderlich at last seem to be getting stock in in decent levels for the 1200s. Carbon bits in stock etc etc, got a list today via rainbow.

Exhaust systems tho, half of them either short suplly or not easily gettable, from varius suppliers:

Akrapovic Full system £1270
Akrapovic end can £975

Laser hotcam end can £569
Laser downpipes £399 (£968 total)

Remus end cans £439
Remus downpipes £310 (£749 total)

ZARD headers £300
Zard end can £539 (839 total)

Staintune full sytem £945

HPE just the end cans £569.99

B.O.S full sys: 1359 euro ally, 1569 euro carbon

RoLoo · Post by **RoLoo** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:33 pm

sandbar wrote:...OI!!!! What about the HPE??? Check out the comments on this thread A less substantial and ..er smaller number plate holder will be available soon...

...Nigel ; I replied in that thread...; if you scroll in down in that thread we see :

...you...

sandbar wrote: ...the best sounding (by far - trust me on this) is the HPE...

and me...

RoLoo wrote:...yep ; have to agree on that !! (forget the Akropovic)

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:14 pm

It's OK Ron.

I was just feeling lonely and neglected

because you didn't include HPE in your list.

sandbar

RoLoo · Post by **RoLoo** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:53 pm

sandbar wrote:...I was just feeling lonely and neglected...

...lets hug...
...next time I'll mention the HPE first...

HPE !
HPE !
HPE !