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Old 20 Jun 2008
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Micron NOT good
Hello again,

Both my, and a friends Tenere came to us with micron exhaust systems fitted to them, and we both disliked them for the followqing reasons:

Never managed to get the down pipes to seal properly to the silencer

Very loud

Silencer got very hot, melted side panel

Poor engine running

When I replaced mine with the Laser Pro-dura with motad down pipes my bike ran much better and the occasional loss of power problems disappeared.

It may be that re-jettimg the carbs would have helped, but it would still be very loud for a long journey, and a pig to (almost) seal.

Mark
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Hello All,

i had a micron system on my honda XL a few years back, was ok apart from a mounting bracket in the wrong place and the silencer internals collapsing after a few years use.

I plan to get a Quill system for my 03 XT when funds allow.

andy5600
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My 02 came to me with a full stainless Predator system. Seals fine, but is a little on the noisy side. Not offensively so (to me...), but is louder than standard. Has apparently sailed through the MOT test last two times, will see what my tester has to say. It is all BS stamped.

It feels a touch lumpy / surgy below 3000 rpm, but not badly so.

Hangs a little low from the top silencer mounts, but doesn't get too close to the side panel. Looks like it will last for ever, and from me, it's recommended.
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I have a race core Supertrapp,and it's very loud...but gives good power.I made the link pipe....and the frame brace as it's a '92.

Other than buying another muffler,I think I might attack the stock one and clear out all the garbage.
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Hi people, some people who are as tight as I am may appreciate this suggestion.
The Yamaha SZR660 has a BS stamped can, stainless steel external and internals, it is Lafranconi (so slightly louder), slightly lighter (but not by much), needs no rejetting, is the correct diameter and only needs the manufacture of a simple bracket to fit.
Owners of SZRs always fit aftermarket cans to make the back end look slightly less ugly, so the standard can can be picked up on e-bay quite cheap, mine cost £1.75.
Also fits the XTZ660 (old model).
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Well, I started the thread and haven't posted yet....

I'm looking forward to get the stainless steel downpipes from KEDO - Performance Products and maybe the exhaust from Remus(one of the 2models they make) or the LeoVince X3 or a Laser Produro (BUT ONLY IF THEY HAVE ONE WITH THE NEW LOOK and not that DAKAR type)...

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Or maybe the GPR exhaust... but I do want one which is "homologated"....
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Hi people, some people who are as tight as I am may appreciate this suggestion.
The Yamaha SZR660 has a BS stamped can, stainless steel external and internals, it is Lafranconi (so slightly louder), slightly lighter (but not by much), needs no rejetting, is the correct diameter and only needs the manufacture of a simple bracket to fit.
Owners of SZRs always fit aftermarket cans to make the back end look slightly less ugly, so the standard can can be picked up on e-bay quite cheap, mine cost £1.75.
Also fits the XTZ660 (old model).
Hi shifty, I have the chance of an szr660 end can from a 97 bike (not as cheap as you got yours unfortunatly but a lot cheaper than most aftermarket cans). Mine is a 1996 XT and was wondering, is its just a case of slipping the szr can onto the existing exhaust and making up a bracket to hang it and are there any other issues with the rear bodywork fouling or does it sit at the correct angle etc?
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Hi Elv, fits straight onto link pipe, as long as you are on standard tyres there is loads of clearance, bodywork not a problem. You need to fabricate a short (about 75mm) drop bracket preferably with 15-30 degree kink at the end to rotate the can for godd alignment. Only get it if it is really cheap though, I picked an arrow can off e-bay for £30 recently and that is massively lighter than original and SZR can.
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Did you fit a Quill system to your XT?
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Hello All,

i had a micron system on my honda XL a few years back, was ok apart from a mounting bracket in the wrong place and the silencer internals collapsing after a few years use.

I plan to get a Quill system for my 03 XT when funds allow.

andy5600
Did you get a Quill system? I've also got an 03 XT & would appreciate feedback from anyone who's fitted a Quill system (& which specific model).

Thanks
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Did you get a Quill system? I've also got an 03 XT & would appreciate feedback from anyone who's fitted a Quill system (& which specific model).

Thanks
Did you get a Quill system? Which one and do you have pictures,sound clip and powerchange-report?
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BUMP...

just to see if anyone has had any other idea...

I've read somewhere that the FMF for the Honda XR600 fits the XT..straight bolt on...


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Just in case any of the original enquirers are still looking, I've just fitted a Quill can and Motad downpipes. The pipes went straight on, with no lining up problems at all. The can was a bit trickier and I had to mess around with the bracket to get it to line up, but it went on OK in the end. Sounds great and not too noisy. Seems to rev easier too, with no carb adjustments needed.
This is how it looks. I've also saved about 4kgs in weight - an added bonus.

Geoff
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Just in case any of the original enquirers are still looking, I've just fitted a Quill can and Motad downpipes. The pipes went straight on, with no lining up problems at all. The can was a bit trickier and I had to mess around with the bracket to get it to line up, but it went on OK in the end. Sounds great and not too noisy. Seems to rev easier too, with no carb adjustments needed.
This is how it looks. I've also saved about 4kgs in weight - an added bonus.

Geoff
Is it the Quill t-3 or evo-2 ? I couldnt quite see on the picture..
My quill evo2 arrived yesterday after along wait,but havent mounted it yet
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