[ZackMary]

Hey guys,

I am looking at aftermarket slip on exhausts.

The only one that is grabbing my attention right now is the HR 1 Exhaust.
I was wondering if anyone had this one and what your thoughts on it were.

Here is a link:

http://www.hardrockmotorsports.com/hr1_web/HR1_web_street_kawasaki_zx6rr_08.html

Thanks.

 

[Masta Squidge]

Sounds like a gimmick.

On the street you basically buy what you like the sound and look of, then get the bike tuned for it, or just slap on a PCV and an off the shelf map.

If you like the look and sound of it, then go nuts! But I wouldn't be concerned with its features. As for quality, unless it is super freakin cheap, it is probably just fine.

 

[ZackMary]

lol if you are saying I'm trying to advertise for HR 1... you're wrong.

But makes sense to me... I'm looking for a quick fix though.

 

[Masta Squidge]

lol if you are saying I'm trying to advertise for HR 1... you're wrong.

I have no idea where you got that from, but ok.

 

[ZackMary]

I have no idea where you got that from, but ok.

I must of interpreted your use of the word "gimmick" the wrong way.

My apologies.

 

[863JOE]

Ya know, I contemplated purchasing that pipe myself, but was also skeptical on their quality. Judging by the youtube video's of it i've seen, it sounds pretty sweet. Looks like someone has to be the sucker and buy it so one of us finds out

 

[Collide]

Sounds good from the video but I dont really like the look of having nothing on one side under the tail and you have to get rid of the black plastic piece back there. It just looks a little odd to me but I think for a side exhaust on a different bike it would be cool.

 

[ZackMary]

I think they have some plastics taken off to show the can, or am I wrong?

 

[Collide]

I think they have some plastics taken off to show the can, or am I wrong?

That may be true but the left side of the under tail still looks a little empty to me, But its if you like it or not

 

[MothereffinWalton]

i feel like it could look good if it was dual but collide has a point it looks kinda weird

 

[Powergroove75]

meh... pretty is about all I'm gonna add. They have nice paint. But I'll go with tried and true performance and spend a bit more myself.

There's a thread on zx6r.com about this same brand. Let's just say... Muzzy is in the lead in the poll. (I swear I only voted Muzzy once!)

 

[ZackMary]

I do see what you're saying now... Why wouldn't the can be centered on the back of the bike?

 

[tscheck]

I have the HR1 exhaust on my 09. Actually, it was the first one built for that year, I helped him size/fit the mid pipe on the bike. Because of that, I got a pretty good deal. I wanted something different too, I originally wanted the M4, but I just saw too many of them. Anyway, it is an ok pipe. It is loud for sure and that took a while to get used to. The adjustability thing is pretty much useless, I tried adjusting it when I first got it, and noticed no difference in SOTP performance, so I went with the best sound setting, which was wide open. I do love the looks, which would be different with an under-tail setup. You can see a couple pics if you click on my userID. And I have a video of the sound if you send me a PM. If I had the money, I would have gone with an Akra, but for the money I'm happy.

 

[ZackMary]

So if I do end up going with this exhaust there is no way to center on the back of the bike...? Upsetting = Deal breaker.

 

[T-SYD]

keep the stock if your riding street and gut it out... sounds great and looks hella clean if you get the tip powdercoated black i have the stock if you want it. lmk

 

[ZackMary]

Not to sound like a complete newb, but "gut it out"?