Africa Twin Exhaust Mod “Sounds like a monster”

[@HeadUpKneeDown]

Thanks for the video. I was able to get all my bolts out without breaking, which apparently is a very common problem. I started the engine from cold and as it idled I gently began loosening them. As the muffler began to heat up they all came out very easy. I checked the parts breakdown and you can buy a new pair of spark arrestors for less than $150 if you ever want to put it back to factory spec.

[@motoprowess9383]

Yeah, I thought about that after the first bolt broke. I appreciate it though glad you liked it! More coming soon.

[@jimjim2334]

After 11 Harleys, I am done with the noise. Stealth is the new plan......LOL

[@mehmetgurdal]

I really dont understand people man. I can understand the power gain by allowing exhaust to remove more gas but why the hell you'd want a roaring sound? I have a crf 250l and one of my favourite things about this bike is how it sounds; it is very silent, in woods first thing that youll hear when it approaches is the scream of the valves, NOT the engine thump. and I love it. reminds me of the scream of GE9X :D but gotta admit: the thumpy sound of Africa twin İS good. because you can actually still hear the valves.

[@blazortheepic0384]

@@mehmetgurdal ride an inline 4 600. the scream of that is orgasm inducing

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@blazortheepic0384 oh yeah I know :D That scream has been a dream of mine ever since my childhood. However they are crazy expensive man. And although I enjoy them they're not exactly my type of bike. I prefer dual sport first adv second. Supersport probably lands on 3rd.

[@blazortheepic0384]

@@mehmetgurdal expensive? I picked up a bandit 600 for £500. Im getting a Wr450 though, i do love dualsports and off-roading too

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@blazortheepic0384 hmm? Maybe not that much huh. I guess your brain really drops out at 3 am. I've looked from the perspective of the recent model prices. Bandit 500 looks really nice though I'm hearing it's sound pretty often on nearby roads. But I'm not sure if I like it. It's impressive but I'd like to hear a higher pitch, you know? Like an f1 engine :D

[@noreg1962]

GREAT HELPER !- a real cutie in the garage!

[@moslimislam5714]

That is actually a good tip. I would make it in a way where I would still get the option to mount the db killers back on

[@towdybartlett9747]

She is the sweetest ❤Bless Her Heart

[@fs5866]

i replaced the whole can but done it because this exhaust tends can tends to have the inside valve seize up in the closed position so when that happens you bike fueling will get messed up since most of the exhaust will return back inside the cylinder.

[@BrandonADVdad]

The thumbs up killed me...🤣🤣🤣

[@SilverPaladin]

so no spark arrestor now?

[@Chrisrk11]

Did you feel any power change

[@joselitobrigante]

I have the GPR trioval on my XT 600 and to be honest I put miles on that horse. I prefer the stock exhaust. Lovely sound though. Sounds like a roaring beast.

[@182mcg1]

This is 1100? I have different mufler on my is welding permanently

[@bscsolucoesconstrutivas390]

Congratulations on the video, I would like to know if you removed the catalytic converter too?

[@nihonkokusai]

if I only grind the upper one baffle and lower leave it as it is does it sound better on higher rpm? I cant get mine off its welded.

[@luiscerqueira4018]

unfortunately mine is welded soo.. i´ll have to get a complete exhaust line for my 2020 crf 1100

[@hydrauliccardboardpressmac6576]

Mine too :( i was excited to do it and opened the cover and suprise...!

[@gearedupgarage5987]

I just picked up one of these bikes just wondering if your still glad you did the mod

[@rdspice2]

I have mine removed. Been for 6 months. No issues or regrets

[@tescopiwo]

@@rdspice2hi man, is the difference big ?

[@rdspice2]

@@tescopiwo it’s definitely worth it. Takes 10 minutes. If it’s too loud, put them back in. Very easy. There’s videos showing the process. Just take the cap off and then take the exhausts out and put the cap on

[@tescopiwo]

@@rdspice2 thanks a lot for replying. Will see this weekend, i have the european version i hope it’s not welded or anything because of the noise regulations

[@rdspice2]

@@tescopiwo ah… unfortunately yours is welded. So sorry :(

[@rhonwyngilbert4102]

Will try this now on a 2021 dct.. Lets hope for the best!

[@rhonwyngilbert4102]

Mine is a EU model, looks like the EU model comes to south africa...

[@AkiraKigRace]

Any issues ? . I heard with not back pressure you can burn exhaust valve making engine last less than half of life.

[@zugmeister314]

I thought the problem wasn't with burning the exhaust valves but warping them. If you cut your muffler off and don't have a long enough exhaust pipe cold air can get pushed over to the incredibly hot exhaust valve and cause it to warp. Why would the absence of backpressure burn a valve?

[@gatti493]

Lol 😆 the one thing the Africa Twin doesn't need , an exhaust mod. To make it louder 😳😳 Is there a mod. To make it quieter , much quieter lol

[@jctv-sq4qd]

Or u could just wear earplugs

[@gatti493]

@@jctv-sq4qd Thats what I do mate but I've since traded in for BMW 1250GS, Not a great move i must admit , once you've had DCT for any length of time , going back to gears is truly tedius 😔

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

​@@gatti493puhoozy

[@jorgedonoso8356]

hello friend, my escape 2020 is different. it has a welded plate and I don't see the screws.

[@motoprowess9383]

That I odd. Is the exhaust stock?

[@jorgedonoso8356]

@@motoprowess9383 the exhaust is stock. I may have a problem being purchased in the Spain, is diferent. :((((((

[@motoprowess9383]

@@jorgedonoso8356 You can email me a photo at [e-mail] and maybe I can help you out.

[@HeadUpKneeDown]

Different markets have a slightly different spec muffler. The U.S. exhaust is slightly different than Europe etc.

[@jorgedonoso8356]

@@motoprowess9383 look at Instagram bro ;)

[@jamessalter6535]

Have you noticed any difference in the way it runs? Wondering if taking out the spark arresters affected back pressure.

[@jamessalter6535]

Also great video by the way, loved the reaction where you’re consoling your daughter and then thumbs up the camera 😂

[@motoprowess9383]

@@jamessalter6535 Thanks, man! My theory was more air out is more air in. I couldn’t imagine having all that stuff blocking off the exhaust is good for power. But that being said I’m sure the effects are pretty minimal either way. The only thing I noticed is it’s got a little throatier deeper sound. I'll probably put an aftermarket exhaust (header and all) at some point. I just figured in the meantime that would be a cheap and easy little experiment.

[@andrewb1313]

I believe back pressure is only required in a 2 cycle engine.

[@jamessalter6535]

@@motoprowess9383 just wanted to let you know that I tried it. Oh my goodness I love the sound, the exact level of loud I wanted without being obnoxious. thanks for the idea, did end up breaking two bolts but it all worked out

[@motoprowess9383]

@@jamessalter6535 Nice man, glad to hear it worked out for you!

[@surlyfan]

DCT? Thinking about doing this on my 2017 DCT

[@motoprowess9383]

Yes, Sir sure is, pretty easy to do. I think the 2017 exhaust is slightly different but should be basically the same process.

[@steadyeddy-goingnowhereslowly]

@KJ Rants get yourself a muffler from 2018/19 AT. They are 2 chamber compared to 2016/17 which are 3 chamber. 2 Chamber much better sounding, more deep rumble sound. Next thing is to remove the guts from the catylitic converter. I personally prefer the look and sound from the oem muffler compared to aftermarket mufflers.

[@motoprowess9383]

@@steadyeddy-goingnowhereslowly I had not thought about that, I'll check it out for sure. I was definitely going to take care of the cat though.

[@steadyeddy-goingnowhereslowly]

@MotoProwess there some youtube vid on decat. Basically cut it open on back and bend cut section open. It has double wall. Then remove guts and close and weld.

[@motoprowess9383]

@@steadyeddy-goingnowhereslowly Yeah, should be pretty straight forward. I’m going to post whatever I do so you can check it out.

[@SUPERFLUID88]

Your babe is adorable both of them

[@billbonu1639]

Sure, let me go aboard the muffler on my brand new 20,000.00 bike with a claw hammer.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

Its not 20k and stop being a puhoozy

[@domp51]

Sounds worse.

[@PhagitzSpreadAIDS]

*LMFAO*

[@igorbalzana4647]

Não entendi porque cortou a peça, era só deixar sem ela.

[@motoprowess9383]

Então, o escapamento fluiria direto para trás em vez de derreter minhas luzes traseiras.

[@AT2021Rocker]

Don’t hear much improvement, unneeded really.

[@motoprowess9383]

Hard to tell from the video, but it makes the tone a lot better in my opinion. Doesn’t make it super loud but it gives it a nice deep throaty rumble.

[@Babo.69]

Schade um das bike

[@deroldeip]

Die Africa Twin ist original schon ziemlich laut. Wie dumm und uncool den DB Killer ab zu flexen. Sowas haben wir vor 40 Jahren mit unseren Mofas gemacht...aber nicht mehr in der heutigen Zeit.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

Puhoozy

[@willwaier1149]

In California hilft es etwas beim lane splitting. Die Autos hören dich ein bißchen früher

[@philipperetornaz3028]

Comment dit-on en anglais "Je suis un gros con et je le prouve en faisant chier les gens avec mon pot trafiqué ?" Ah oui, c'est vrai, on est au pays de la liberté... (qui s'arrête etc etc)

[@tescopiwo]

Comment dit-on en anglais « Je suis un homosexuel communiste qui chiale qu’une moto fasse du bruit » Ah oui c’est vrai on est au pays du communisme c’est normal que des tocards comme toi existent

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Sounds unnecessary. Your daughter's comment is telling, it's hard on the ears and deafening.

[@motoprowess9383]

It’s preference, you could always get a Zero or a livewire.

[@zugmeister314]

@@motoprowess9383 Zero will rent you "features" like faster charging, more capacity or heated grips that are already part of the bike you paid for. I suppose if someone gave me one it would be a fun hacking project.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

Puhoozy

[@tescopiwo]

Any stock bike revved in a garage is loud, especially for younger ears. You can’t blame it on the mod