Any Alternatives to Two Brothers Juicebox for a 2008 GS?

[Syd7890]

Hi,

I’m relatively new to the Spyder world; I bought a 2008 at the end of last riding season. I’ve been having a lot of fun on it, but after riding for a while, I start to get a popping and sputtering sound out of the exhaust. It has the Two Brothers exhaust on it, and from what I’ve read, this could be the culprit… although, admittedly I have no idea.
From what I’ve read, installing a Juice Box can quite often fix this. The problem is, I can’t seem to find one for sale anywhere.
I’ve also looked into the Power Commander, but they don’t seem to offer anything for the 2008…only 2009-12. I find this a little odd, because I thought the motors were tuned the same, on both the 2008-2009 GS’s.
Are there any other options beyond replacing the Two Brothers exhaust, with a factory one? I kind like the way the TB looks and sounds (when it’s not misbehaving) and would like to keep it if possible.
Thanks in advance, for any insight or advice!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi,

I’m relatively new to the Spyder world; I bought a 2008 at the end of last riding season. I’ve been having a lot of fun on it, but after riding for a while, I start to get a popping and sputtering sound out of the exhaust. It has the Two Brothers exhaust on it, and from what I’ve read, this could be the culprit… although, admittedly I have no idea.
From what I’ve read, installing a Juice Box can quite often fix this. The problem is, I can’t seem to find one for sale anywhere.
I’ve also looked into the Power Commander, but they don’t seem to offer anything for the 2008…only 2009-12. I find this a little odd, because I thought the motors were tuned the same, on both the 2008-2009 GS’s.
Are there any other options beyond replacing the Two Brothers exhaust, with a factory one? I kind like the way the TB looks and sounds (when it’s not misbehaving) and would like to keep it if possible.
Thanks in advance, for any insight or advice!

IMHO... the " juice box " is gone because it was problematic..... Your V-twin had a few variations during the time it was put into Spyders ..... good luck fixing your issue ..... Mike

[larryd]

Hi,

I’m relatively new to the Spyder world; I bought a 2008 at the end of last riding season. I’ve been having a lot of fun on it, but after riding for a while, I start to get a popping and sputtering sound out of the exhaust. It has the Two Brothers exhaust on it, and from what I’ve read, this could be the culprit… although, admittedly I have no idea.
From what I’ve read, installing a Juice Box can quite often fix this. The problem is, I can’t seem to find one for sale anywhere.
I’ve also looked into the Power Commander, but they don’t seem to offer anything for the 2008…only 2009-12. I find this a little odd, because I thought the motors were tuned the same, on both the 2008-2009 GS’s.
Are there any other options beyond replacing the Two Brothers exhaust, with a factory one? I kind like the way the TB looks and sounds (when it’s not misbehaving) and would like to keep it if possible.
Thanks in advance, for any insight or advice!

Contact BaJaRon a sponsor here...What I think you need is a O2 eliminator...Evolution Performance used to sell kits with 02 eliminators, but they are long gone...I "THINK" Ron was trying to find a source for this product??? I'm pretty sure he has one on his own 2008 RS??? Keep us updated on the outcome...larryd

[hypurone]

Could also be the well known vacuum hoses issue at the throttle bodies... Do a search here, there should be a LOT of info and possibly walkthroughs on replacing them with high-temp silicone ones....

[larryd]

Hi,

I’m relatively new to the Spyder world; I bought a 2008 at the end of last riding season. I’ve been having a lot of fun on it, but after riding for a while, I start to get a popping and sputtering sound out of the exhaust. It has the Two Brothers exhaust on it, and from what I’ve read, this could be the culprit… although, admittedly I have no idea.
From what I’ve read, installing a Juice Box can quite often fix this. The problem is, I can’t seem to find one for sale anywhere.
I’ve also looked into the Power Commander, but they don’t seem to offer anything for the 2008…only 2009-12. I find this a little odd, because I thought the motors were tuned the same, on both the 2008-2009 GS’s.
Are there any other options beyond replacing the Two Brothers exhaust, with a factory one? I kind like the way the TB looks and sounds (when it’s not misbehaving) and would like to keep it if possible.
Thanks in advance, for any insight or advice!

Here is a link from "back in the day"....https://www.spydertalk.com/threads/o2-sensor.5657/

[Syd7890]

Thanks for everyone’s replies. I didn’t know the Juice Box’s had a reputation for being problematic…what were they notorious for?
I reached out to BaJaRon via Facebook messenger (I couldn’t figure out how to contact him on this site). I’m still awaiting his reply.
Do all the aftermarket exhausts have the same tendencies as the Two Brothers…is the stock exhaust pretty much the only option, without doing additional modifications?
Thanks once again, for your replies!

[Peter Aawen]

Thanks for everyone’s replies. I didn’t know the Juice Box’s had a reputation for being problematic…what were they notorious for?
I reached out to BaJaRon via Facebook messenger (I couldn’t figure out how to contact him on this site). I’m still awaiting his reply.
Do all the aftermarket exhausts have the same tendencies as the Two Brothers…is the stock exhaust pretty much the only option, without doing additional modifications?
Thanks once again, for your replies!

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