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03-22-2011, 08:48 PM
bjt

HMF exhaust

Got my HMF exhaust yesterday and installed it today. I managed to get in a short ride before going to work and I like it. Now I'm stuck just looking at it in the garage until this late winter storms clears up, hopefully by Saturday. Thanks Brunswick for selling me the exact HMF I was hoping for. :2thumbs:
03-22-2011, 08:54 PM
stormtrooper

:congrats: on your pipe. How about some pics since you can not ride. :D
03-22-2011, 08:55 PM
8LEGS

:2thumbs: what color pipe did you get? :nopic:
03-22-2011, 09:00 PM
Firefly

Cool deal. Make sure it's not too close to the rear brake actuator lever--- I had to put a spacer and move mine out about 1.5" to keep it from hitting it.....
03-22-2011, 09:00 PM
Hammer Fists

Might be a stupid question but do you have to use an 02 modifier or something else when putting on new exhaust?
03-22-2011, 09:02 PM
Firefly

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Originally Posted by Hammer Fists

Might be a stupid question but do you have to use an 02 modifier or something else when putting on new exhaust?

You don't have to, but with the increased airflow the O2 mod or a Juice Box certainly helps get more fuel when you need it.....
03-22-2011, 09:03 PM
Roger

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Originally Posted by Hammer Fists

Might be a stupid question but do you have to use an 02 modifier or something else when putting on new exhaust?

No you don't the 02 sensor is farther up on the pipe.
03-22-2011, 09:08 PM
Roger

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Originally Posted by Firefly

Cool deal. Make sure it's not too close to the rear brake actuator lever--- I had to put a spacer and move mine out about 1.5" to keep it from hitting it.....

:agree: i-i/2 is what you need
03-22-2011, 09:15 PM
dltang

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Originally Posted by stormtrooper

:congrats: on your pipe. How about some pics since you can not ride. :D

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Originally Posted by 8LEGS

:2thumbs: what color pipe did you get? :nopic:

Since bjt is at work, I will post the photo he sent me. Tina, it is black and looks very nice.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3.../photo-221.jpg
03-22-2011, 09:26 PM
dave01

Congrats, I had one on the Phantom and they sound great.
03-22-2011, 10:00 PM
Dragon Snake

Pipe looks great. the black goes well with the rest of the black on the back. Does it make it run a lot better? Nice addition. :clap::thumbup:
03-22-2011, 10:59 PM
Justin

I just put the carbon hmf on the wifes bike. the sound of it absolutely blows away the hindle.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...iboy/003-3.jpg
03-22-2011, 11:42 PM
bjt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefly

Cool deal. Make sure it's not too close to the rear brake actuator lever--- I had to put a spacer and move mine out about 1.5" to keep it from hitting it.....

Mine came with a spacer, about 3/8". At least on my Spyder it acts as a spacer as it doesn't fit completely inside the mounting hole near the passenger footpeg. I was looking at that though and agree that it's close. They could have made their 90 about a inch longer on the side going into the Spyder's pipe.
03-22-2011, 11:45 PM
aka1004

Is the pitch or tone of hmf higher or lower than hindle?
Is it louder than two bros without baffle?
Thank you in advance.
03-22-2011, 11:48 PM
bjt

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka1004

Is the pitch or tone of hmf higher or lower than hindle?
Is it louder than two bros without baffle?
Thank you in advance.

My first impression is that I think it's a little deeper sounding than the Hindle. Maybe I'll fire both up tomorrow morning and try to determine the exact difference in our two Spyders.
03-23-2011, 02:27 AM
dave01

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka1004

Is the pitch or tone of hmf higher or lower than hindle?
Is it louder than two bros without baffle?
Thank you in advance.

Deeper than the Hindle and quieter than the 2bros. I went thru all of the pipes on Phantom and liked the HMF the best.
03-23-2011, 05:10 AM
Mo Lee

Now put tunes in your helmet, and play with the throttle in tune with your favorite song.
03-23-2011, 09:17 AM
stormtrooper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin

I just put the carbon hmf on the wifes bike. the sound of it absolutely blows away the hindle.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...iboy/003-3.jpg

WOW :yikes: That carbon HMF looks good bro. :thumbup:
03-23-2011, 09:34 AM
dltang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin

I just put the carbon hmf on the wifes bike. the sound of it absolutely blows away the hindle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka1004

Is the pitch or tone of hmf higher or lower than hindle?
Is it louder than two bros without baffle?
Thank you in advance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjt

My first impression is that I think it's a little deeper sounding than the Hindle. Maybe I'll fire both up tomorrow morning and try to determine the exact difference in our two Spyders.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave01

Deeper than the Hindle and quieter than the 2bros. I went thru all of the pipes on Phantom and liked the HMF the best.

I have the Hindle and went out and fired up bjt's HMF. My first impression was that it was not louder but maybe a little deeper. I then turned off his spyder and fired up mine. The Hindle is so close to the sound of the HMF that if I had my back turned when you started the bikes, I don't know if I would know the difference.
03-23-2011, 10:21 AM
Firefly

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Originally Posted by bjt

Mine came with a spacer, about 3/8". At least on my Spyder it acts as a spacer as it doesn't fit completely inside the mounting hole near the passenger footpeg. I was looking at that though and agree that it's close. They could have made their 90 about a inch longer on the side going into the Spyder's pipe.

Yeah-- 1" more on the 90 would do it-- or bending it at 92 would work too. I used some gray PVC and made a 1.5" spacer to move it out as mine DID bottom out and punch a small hole in the bottom of my pipe. Can only see the hole from underneath and I patched it with high-temp RTV.

Of course mine is lower than yours due to my BRP bags......

I also like that they will do a repack for you for $35 if you send the pipe in to them....:2thumbs:
03-23-2011, 10:23 AM
Firefly

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Originally Posted by Mr Orange

:dontknow: :dontknow: :dontknow:

He's referring to the 1" to 1.5" spacer needed to bring the HMF out away from the Spyder's rear.
03-23-2011, 10:47 AM
Justin

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjt

My first impression is that I think it's a little deeper sounding than the Hindle. Maybe I'll fire both up tomorrow morning and try to determine the exact difference in our two Spyders.

It's deeper all the way through the power ban. I find the Hindle gets tinny sounding up high in the rpm. The rattling shields don't help it either. I just got the 2bros duals for mine. going to install today. So far the HMF is the best sounding pipe I've heard so far.
03-23-2011, 04:13 PM
dltang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin

It's deeper all the way through the power ban. I find the Hindle gets tinny sounding up high in the rpm. The rattling shields don't help it either. I just got the 2bros duals for mine. going to install today. So far the HMF is the best sounding pipe I've heard so far.

I haven't had your bad luck with my Hindle, have had it since summer 2008 and it still sounds deep and no tinny sound. The heat shield doesn't rattle either. I am glad you are happy with your new one though.
03-23-2011, 04:26 PM
arntufun

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Originally Posted by dltang

The Hindle is so close to the sound of the HMF that if I had my back turned when you started the bikes, I don't know if I would know the difference.

Bingo !! And the HMF is only $229.00 with free shipping. It's a no brainer. Mine fit perfect.
03-25-2011, 03:01 PM
SpyderWolf

Must resist the urge to purchase the HMF right now, it being this close to Spyderfest and all. You are making it very difficult though, I can assure you of that. :shocked: