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-Do a slip on exhaust/Air filter upgrade add power? If so, how much?

-Power with a handheld tuner?

Thanks guys!!!!:hug:

 

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Oh my what a list of questions and Im probably not equipped to answer most of them. Some starters tho ..yes a slip on will add a bit more power but not much, dont know if the sv filter is the same but get the part numbers and check. An aftermarket filter may let in more air...hence more power but again it would small. No a motorcycle engine is not going to do 300,000 miles! Yes the Gladius is very suitable as a daily rider.

 

I'd say yes to your first question. It's more than willing and suitable for the job

Cant answer your second question as dont know;D

3rd question. I have seen a K&N airfilter on e.bay for the Gladie.

No idea about alarms. Don't have one.

 

Thanks for the replies!

The Gladius really seems like a great bike...Can't wait until I'm out of the "break in period" so I can REALLY see what she can do! :hug:

 

Will it hurt anything if I remove the stock exhaust and just run it straight pipe?

 

A lot of people are doing it and there dos'nt seem to be any negtive feed back about it so if you want to do it, go ahead. Me i'd rather save the pennies and buy a can for it.

 

I have been running without the OEM tailpipe since 22 mi. on the odometer, now at over 6400 mi., no problem what so ever. Rain water does not get into the cat if you keep running the engine.. just avoid parking in the rain... or drill a hole at the bottom of the cat.

 

I run with and without the tailpipe, depending on if I'm due for service.

I've had the pipe off all along with the exception of the day I brought the bike in for the first service.

I do have a couple problems...

1.) I can't stop riding the bike...
2.) The miles are racking up.
3.) My hair tends to get messy under my helmet
4.) My wife is suffering from abandonment issues.




Ride without the can until you can afford a nice looking pipe, which in my opinion....is only for show. It'll look much better with a pipe on, but it's a mod that can go lower on the list.

 

The Gladius should be a great daily driver. It seems to be what it was designed for.

Don't know how long it will last, it is a brand new bike but with it being built like the SV650 I would think that at least 100,000 miles should be expected. I've seen bikes with nearly and over 200,000 miles on them.

If you live in a dusty climate wouldn't a freer flowing air filter let in more dust and dirt?

Try a really hefty lock.

A full system, air filter and a power commander should add a decent amount of power. A slip on and an air filter probably won't do too much.