RLS Exhaust

[tehrlich]

Made myself take all the exhaust off today. Put the primary muffler back on (cat,) and tried the RLS Twin Kaos exhaust again with it.

Ok... now it is a LOT better. Sounds awesome, and isn't too loud at a stop and idling. Very nice low tone rumble. Had to get my wife to approve. She didn't give it a second thought and went back inside. If it was too loud, she would've said so, right there!

Took it for a spin for about 20 miles... windy roads and highways.... slight crackle on deceleration.... a lot louder than my cat delete / stock exhaust combination, especially at 3500-4500 rpms.

I came to the realization that it is just too loud for me. I like to listen to talk radio and music with my Sena 20 and it was difficult with the decibel levels of this on the highway. I think if I was just doing short jaunts here and there and little highway, this could work.

Came home. Put the stock muffler back on with the stock primary muffler still in place. Took it for a spin on the same route. Yikes! I kind of liked how quiet it was! I've used the cat delete / stock muffler combination for about 18K miles and like it, but going back to full stock made the highway experience like glass.

Obviously, I don't know what I want! LOL. But, always fun trying. Might go with the Akropovic....

 

[DGoebel]

Todd, I ride with a buddy with the stock cat/muffler and Akrapovic and he can and does listen to his factory radio and his bike does sound much better than my stock on stock '13.
If RLS does make one that's a bit quieter I'll look there, I think they were at Spyders in the Ozarks and though they showed several combinations, my wife said no, too loud.
It's tough to find that just right note....

 

[tehrlich]

Todd, I ride with a buddy with the stock cat/muffler and Akrapovic and he can and does listen to his factory radio and his bike does sound much better than my stock on stock '13.
If RLS does make one that's a bit quieter I'll look there, I think they were at Spyders in the Ozarks and though they showed several combinations, my wife said no, too loud.
It's tough to find that just right note....

Thanks!

The good things about going through all of these switcheroos are:
1. I got a lot faster about switching them out. Using a spring hook is mandatory!
2. Definitely have a better feel for the engine response for the different back pressures.
3. Discovered that the phrase is now applying to me: "If it is too loud, you're too old!"

 

[dlsmith]

RLS exhaust

Has anyone tried an RLS Exhaust?

I looked at as many aftermarket exhausts that I could find. Was drooling over the Tailgunner, but that price will be for another day. I found RLS and bought two versions. They've been shipped, and I'll install this weekend hopefully. Give them a whirl, and will sell the one I don't use. Both ceramic coated. About $450 each. Made in Texas.

Twin Kaos: Some GOS have said good things about the ones they have had installed. RLS Exhaust will be a vendor at the Texas Spyders in the Hills rally Oct. 18-20, 2018. www.spydersinthehills.com

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[Flamewinger]

RLS Cat Delete installed

Just installed their new Cat delete and I love the low rumble. Sounds louder on an F3 but on my RT it's just right. I'm keeping the OEM muffler as I don't see a dark Akrapovic version for my All Dark RT. Not loud at all just a nice rumble. My friend used paracord hooked to the springs and through a part of the frame or muffler bend to pull the springs loose or hook them back. (My friend has a full car lift so it was quite easy.

 

[Kredab]

sound

Just installed their new Cat delete and I love the low rumble. Sounds louder on an F3 but on my RT it's just right. I'm keeping the OEM muffler as I don't see a dark Akrapovic version for my All Dark RT. Not loud at all just a nice rumble. My friend used paracord hooked to the springs and through a part of the frame or muffler bend to pull the springs loose or hook them back. (My friend has a full car lift so it was quite easy.

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I know you lose a lot on video as far as sound quality but could you post a video of the RT ? I already heard the F3 one......I have an RLS EXHAUST muffler , I'm thinking about the cat delete pipe purchase....Thanks

 

[Flamewinger]

RLS Exhaust on RT

Ok, I made a video of my RT. I believe the sound is more noticeable on the F3s because of their different engine tuning?

 

[Hypurone]

I believe the sound is more noticeable on the F3s because of their different engine tuning?

It's primarily due to the shorter length exhaust on the F3's. The pipe and muffler from where it comes out from under the byke are much longer on the RT..... I'm ok with mine that has a honeycomb baffle in the inlet of the RLS pipe but just for kicks I'm adding the QQ baffle in the inlet of my Akra muffler to see how it sounds...