Some info from the UK SV forum here

 

Some info from the UK SV forum here

Thanks for the link. I posted my question in that thread over at sv650.org.

The eBay site has a link to a youtube vid of their full-sized Ti pipe -- sounds good to me, but I'm not sure if the shorty stainless sounds anything like that. Also not sure if that's with or without the baffle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2heCXDw6VC8

I may just take the plunge if I don't get any negative comments. I mean, $130 for a slip-on is about a third the price of the M4 and Yoshi units I was looking at. In fact, it seems like you can't even buy a used, wrecked slip-on for that price!

Plus, the seller has 100% positive feedback, and the pipe comes with a 12-month warranty. I am starting to talk myself into this.

 

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nice price... need to hear a little more, though...

 

+1

 

I like the way that looks. Seems like a good price too. As long as it doesn't sound like a hollow can, for the price I don't see how you could go wrong.

 

Ebay ad says it comes with a removable baffle... so the sound can be djusted, anyways... I'm really interested to hear from anyone that has one.

 

Ive noticed its only the titanium can that comes with the removable baffle (199.99 usd, vs. the 129.99 stainless can shown here)

Ive tried to sypher through these messages, I just want to verify. Is it the titanium can that comes with the removable baffle only, or either the Ti or Stainless?

 

They also have a Ti model for the first gen SV, for a mere $200. A half pound lighter and four inches longer than the stubby stainless model. Not sure about that blue finish, though.

Opinions, anyone?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-SV650-98-02-SV-650-Titanium-Silencer-Exhaust_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170296329086QQitemZ170296329086QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

You asked for opinions...

...I think it looks and sounds like the stock can. The idle note is lower and a little more growly, but once he backs away, it still sounds like a sewing machine, and the rev sounds same as stock.

That Ti finish isn't Ti; it looks like an aluminum can with funky blue crap on it.

That's my .02. Price is nice though...

 

I think it looks and sounds like the stock can. The idle note is lower and a little more growly, but once he backs away, it still sounds like a sewing machine, and the rev sounds same as stock.

That Ti finish isn't Ti; it looks like an aluminum can with funky blue crap on it.

Not to argue the point, but the clip sounds nothing like my stock can. Also, when you back away from any exhaust, you're going to hear more engine noise mixed with exhaust noise, particulalrly with the SV's naturally noisy valve train.

If the Ti finish is not real titanium, then they are outright lying on the eBay and manufacturer's websites. Also, if it's not real Ti, how is it four inches longer than the ss can, yet half a pound lighter? (Unless those are more lies.) Granted, I don't think much of the blue color.

I don't like that blue one. And I don't cans with that appearance, on bikes. They look cheap.

Agreed. For me, the Ti would be mostly for bling, and the blue sort of defeats that purpose, IMO.

Looks cheaply made so with that being said......I would pass! And then again....pics don't always do justice.

How so? Every pipe I've looked at seems to be similarly bended, welded and riveted. On the UK website, they offer a lifetime corrosion warranty on their stainless steel. (Not sure if that's being offered to US customers, though.)


Thanks for all of the input so far. Looks like nobody here has one, though?

 

I don't like that blue one. And I don't cans with that appearance, on bikes. They look cheap.

 

Was looking for a cheap alternative to my stock exhaust, and came across this on eBay:

Looks cheaply made so with that being said......I would pass! And then again....pics don't always do justice.

 

I just put a Viper on my Gen 2. I'm happy this is only available for the curvies, or I might be upset.

The Viper is also from the UK, and they sell them with the baffle per some regulation. I would have liked to have had said baffle, just to be a better neighbor (if the situation required), but mine didn't come with one.

So, if you would like the baffle, you might want to contact the seller beforehand to see if it's included or even available.

It's interesting that they say it's for a Gen 1, but the ebay video shows it on a Gen 2. Oh well, I like my Viper Stubby.

 

I am a big fan of saving up and buying EXACTLY what I want. Sometimes that means I wait a while (sometimes a long time), but ususally that gives me time to change my mind once or twice If you like the can buy it. If there is another can you like better, one that will make you smile every time you go out to ride, buy THAT ONE. For me it was the 2 bros. titanium M2 can. I rarely have buyers remorse when I follow this formula. I end up with less stuff, but I like what I have. Just my 2 cents. That Delkevic can looks pretty generic to me...

 

It looks about as well made as any FMF or ProCircuit pipe I've ever owned, I'd go for the stainless myself just due to the fact that it's tougher and does'nt scratch and holds a polish very well. I might even order one to swap out for my viper stubby, if I don't like it I can turn it into my underbody muffler idea!

 

Looks better than viper cans and it's cheaper.

 

That's what I was thinking.


Anyway, it turns out there are two vendors on eBay selling this brand exhaust, although I think they are either the same or related companies.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170296325007

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=300262109810

As you can see from the listings, the stubby can is sold out, but there is also a full-size model in stainless, available now, and for the same price. (I've been told by the seller that more stubby cans are expected by the end of February.)

Full-size (17.7" silencer -- about 3" shorter than stock):

Stubby can (13.8" silencer -- about 6" shorter than stock):

No pics or sounds of these on an SV, but here they are on a late-model R6:

Full-size -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP6UF0YCWtw

Stubby -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRums25EMro

So, the question is, full-size or stubby? (Keep in mind this is for a first gen naked.) I'm interested in knowing which you think will look best, as well as which you think may sound best. Right now, I'm leaning slightly toward the stubby.

 

1st gen only?

 

I'm sure it would work on 2nd gens.

 

That stubbie doesn't look stubbie enough for my tastes.

 

I agree...I wanted a smaller "stubby" the Viper Micro is only 20cm this "stubby" is not small enough for me to even consider it a true "stubby"

Price is right though!

 

^^^ Funny you guys should say that the Delkevic stubby isn't stubby enough.

For my taste, the Viper you're referring to -- which Viper calls a "Micro" -- is a bit too stubby (a bit less than 8" or 200mm). Viper also makes what they call a "Stubby," which is about 15.3" inches (390mm) long. The Delkevic stubby is closer to the latter, at 13.8" (350mm).

For comparison, the stock silencer is 20.5" (520.7mm), the Delkevic full-size is 17.7" (450mm), and the Viper full-size is 18.1" (460mm).

 

(Ladies? and) Gentlemen,

The clip on youtube is mine.
People need to take into account that it was filmed with a Nokia N73 Phone. So the sound is going to be off by a long way.

It is LOUD !. I am using it without the baffle (it isn't legal here with the baffle either so why bother.)
Comparing it to the default. It's in a different universe. I'd love to convince you all by making a better clip, but I don't have any better equipment

Build quality is fine, no weird edges, smooth finish.

I like the flame sort of finish, but that's personal to everyone.
larger pics for the fans

If this isn't Titanium, it has to be paper. Because it really is a lot lighter than the standard can.

 

Welcome, frant!c. With your sense of humor, you'll fit right in, here.

Thanks for the info. Do you think yours is too loud? Also, have you heard either the standard or the shorty stainless cans? If so, how do they compare to yours?

 

I don't think it's too loud, my dad did though. He wanted me to fit the baffle, so I did. He still didn't look happy afterwards (note that he rides a fully Stock BMW K100 '87... those barely whistle.)
Took the baffle out again later, it's never seen the exhaust from up close again. (i keep it in the cubbyhole with the toolkit and my discbrake lock, when I ride in Germany it's a good idea to fit it. Some policemen test exhausts by checking how deep a ruler will go in, if it's too far, you're in trouble )
I haven't heard any of the other cans. Don't know of anyone local owning one.

The Ebayer that sold me this one told me:

Hi Frant!c, we can send to you for £17. The silencer is slightly louder and a deeper tone than the original ones. This sale is for the standard 450mm length, we are out of stock of the shorter ones at the moment. The shorter are very slightly louder but not much.
Best regards mike

- mad4bikes

I really think 'slightly louder' is an understatement, but since I asked if I'd get in trouble with it, I can understand the answer from a sellers perspective

 

Hmm...so the regular Delkevic is 450mm (17.7 in). I guess the picture I posted from the Ebay site over here is misleading. I also found out that the Viper standard length is 460mm (18.1 in), and the stock can is closer to 520.7mm (20.5 in), so I'll try to go back and edit my earlier posts.

 

I'm with you Craig. Pics were a bit misleading...Thanks, Frant!c for your pics!!!

That can is much longer than I expected... looks almost as long as the stocker, and I'm not particularly fond of the excessive length.

 

That can is much longer than I expected... looks almost as long as the stocker, and I'm not particularly fond of the excessive length.

(I think) the regular size Delkevic (both ss and Ti) is about 3" shorter than stock; stubby ss is about 7" shorter than stock. Are you saying you like the stubby, better? I'm on the fence.

 

thanx frantic! i see they fit the gen2 without issue as well. not that i expected different but they noted just the first gen years in the ads.

 

(I think) the regular size Delkevic (both ss and Ti) is about 3" shorter than stock; stubby ss is about 7" shorter than stock. Are you saying you like the stubby, better? I'm on the fence.

The Ebay seller i got mine from had all the types for Gen 1 and Gen 2 SV's seperately.
This one is a bit shorter than the stock one, but the biggest change is the volume. The torpedo P) is round and fat, this one is a lot slimmer and Oval.

The only thing which made me hesitate is the fact that it's not approved for road use in the Netherlands, only the UK allows it officially (with the baffle inserted).
Now Dutch policemen don't check these things often, loads of harley people ride with their straight through pipes even, so why shouldn't I

In germany it's different story all together, especially in the bike-tourists-intensive spots But i explained that in a previous post.

The only time I have seen sound testing by policemen in the Netherlands is before and after MotoGP and Superbike races, so a lot of people fit their stock exaust for these occasions. This being a slip-on rather than a bolt-on doesn't help in that department though

Come to think of it, Í've allways misunderstood the term "Slip-on" before I had my package in the mail. Didn't think there would be this much cutting involved in slipping on a new exhaust. (didn't have powertools at my disposal...)

 

Those slip-ons don't look too bad at all and the price is definitely right. I like the stubby version better myself. Like others here, I'm not too fond of the size of the factory pipe. If they were more like some of the smaller pipes on late model supersports I wouldn't have even changed mine.........

 

I like those. I'm thinking about buying one soon

 

Well, I wound up getting in on the REMUS deal, so it looks like I won't be ordering one of these Delkevic exhausts.

However, I wanted to update this thread with the info I had gathered, in case it will help anyone else.

Anyway, for anyone else who is interested, there are two sellers on eBay for these exhausts:
delkevic_us (the US distributor); and steelesnewparts.
They share a warehouse in Colorado but claim to be seperate companies.
Both seem very easy to deal with and willing to answer questions,
with Luke Padilla at Delkevic US being the more accommodating of the two.

Here are their current eBay store listings:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/delkevic-us09__W0QQ_sidZ857640610?_nkw=suzuki+sv+exhaust&submit=Search&LH_TitleDesc=1

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/steelesnewparts_Exhaust_delkevic-suzuki-sv_W0QQLHQ5fTitleDescZ1QQQQ_fsubZ268425419QQ_sidZ672983219QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

Here are the answers that I received to my questions, from Delkevic US:

1. Does this mount in the same location as the stock can? I
ride with soft saddlebags sometimes, and do not want anything
that sits higher (or aims the exhaust gasses higher) than
stock.

IT DOES MOUNT IN THE SAME LOCATION. UNFORTUNATELY I
HAVEN'T SEEN ANYONE RIDE WITH SOFTBAGS ON THIS BIKE SO I CAN
SAY FOR SURE ON THAT ONE.

2. Does it come with all mounting hardware and instructions?

IT DOES COME WITH THE MOUNTING HARDWARE, NO INSTRUCTIONS
(REALLY EASY TO DO)

3. Is it returnable if I open the box and I just don't like
it?

IT IS RETURNABLE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECIEVING NO QUESTIONS
ASKED

4. Is it made in the UK by Delkevic, or is it made somewhere
else, by someone else? If made elsewhere, where? If by
someone else, by whom?

IT IS MANUFATURED BY DELKEVIC, OUR
FACTORY IS IN CHINA. DISTIBUTION STARTED IN THE UK AND IS NOW
IN AUSTRALIA AND HERE.

5. Are you an authorized US dealer of this product?

WE ARE THE ONLY AUTHORIZED DEALER WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
STEELE'S CYCLE WE SHARE A WAREHOUSE IN ENGLEWOOD, CO.

6. Your eBay listing references a 12-month
manufacturer's warranty.
If I have a warranty claim, do I deal with you, or
with Delkevic in the UK?

IF YOU DO HAVE A CLAIM YOU CAN DEFINATELY CALL US AND WE CAN
HANDLE RIGHT HERE IN THE US OF A.

7. The Delkevic UK website says their stainless exhausts
come with a lifetime warranty against corrosion. Does the
pipe you're selling on eBay come with this warranty, or is
this something that is UK-only?

THAT IS UK ONLY. HOWEVER, IF
YOU CALLED US AND YOUR PIPE WAS CORRODING I'M MORE THAN SURE
WE COULD WORK SOMETHING OUT. WEITHER THAT WOULD BE SENDING A
REPLACEMENT OR A LARGE DISCOUNT ON A NEW ONE I'M NOT SURE YET
WE'VE NEVER HAD ONE CORRODE.

8. How short is the shorty? Your listing says
the "silencer" is 350 mm long (13.78 inches). Is that with
or without the exhaust tip? If without, how much length does
the tip add?

THAT IS WITHOUT THE MIDPIPE. I AM NOT SURE OF
THE EXACT LENGHT
BUT IF YOU YOUTUBE DELKEVIC THERE SHOULD BE
A VIDEO OF A STUBBY ON SOMEONES R6 THAT MIGHT HELP GIVE YOU
AN IDEA. I BELIEVE THAT "SOMEONE" IS STEELE'S CYCLE

9. Do you have any pictures of the shorty ss on a first gen
SV that you can share with me?

I DO NOT AT THIS TIME, SORRY. IF YOU PURCHASE ONE WE WOULD
LOVE AND PHOTO OR EVEN A YOUTUBE VIDEO OF IT.

10. I appreciate the youtube video you posted, but it's of
the full-size Ti can. Also, is that with or without the
baffle? Do you have a video or audio clip of the shorty ss
can that you can share with me (with and/or without the
baffle)?

WE DID NOT TAKE THAT VIDEO IT WAS A CUSTOMERS SO I'M
NOT 100% SURE IF THE BAFFLE IS OUT. THE R6 STUBBY VIDEO I
REFERED TO EARLIER HAS NO BAFFLE.

11. Speaking of the baffle, how hard is it to
install/remove? Is the shorty ss pipe with the baffle
installed EPA-approved or otherwise street-legal in
the US?

BAFFLE IN YES, BAFFLE OUT I'M NOT SO SURE. REALLY EASY TO
TAKE OUT OR PUT BACK IN.

12. Can you supply me with any references, particularly from
SV650 owners who have bought the shorty ss pipe from you?

I DON'T HAVE ANY FROM THE US YET BUT WE ARE ONLY A COUPLE
WEEKS NEW HERE.



I will say that if I had not stumbled across the REMUS deal, I would have
ordered one of the Delkevic Stainless steel exhausts.
Only reason I waited was Delkevic US sold out their inventory at the
beginning of the month.
Yes, it's made in China, but the quality and support seem to be good,
especially considering the price. Without having actually seen them,
but based on my research, I'd say the Delkevic are similar to
(but less expensive than) the Viper cans, which, IIRC, are also made in China.

 

11. Speaking of the baffle, how hard is it to
install/remove? Is the shorty ss pipe with the baffle
installed EPA-approved or otherwise street-legal in
the US?

BAFFLE IN YES, BAFFLE OUT I'M NOT SO SURE. REALLY EASY TO
TAKE OUT OR PUT BACK IN.

This is incorrect. Any aftermarket exhaust is technically illegal as no pipe manufacturers have had any street exhausts certified by the EPA, it's just never ticketed in most areas. My pipe is EU street legal with the baffle in, but not US - Leo Vince EVO II.

 

Great info, Craig. Thanks a bunch for doing all the legwork on this!