Best Exhaust System?

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I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first.

I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your opinion on who offers the best combo of performance, price, reliability, bling factor, and sound levels?

Any links to a "shootout" would be nice. I've looked and looked but just like on big doubles, I keep coming up short.
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ive always had good luck with pro circuit, and yoshimura. yosh is pretty pricey but they look the best IMO. the new pro circuits are pretty cool tho as well.
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buy an expensive one

they go the best

just ask the Rock
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bullpen58 wrote:
I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first. I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your...
I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first.

I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your opinion on who offers the best combo of performance, price, reliability, bling factor, and sound levels?

Any links to a "shootout" would be nice. I've looked and looked but just like on big doubles, I keep coming up short.
I've had the best luck with a megabomb.....Im not sure about for a 450 but It really makes a noticeable gain on a KTM 250f .
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Dr D. Has great results on the Yami

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Whichever one is quitest.
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If I were buying a new one..it would be this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pro-Circuit-Ti-4R-Race-Exhaust-YZ-450-F-…

But if you are trying to keep the cost down... there are some good options, Like this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHITE-BROS-E2-EXHAUST-2006-YAMAHA-YZ450F…

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-BROTHERS-E2-YZ450F-06_W0QQitemZ120377676028QQ…

I have a White Brothers Ti system on my bike and it made a big difference over the stock system, but it IS loud.
Here is mine..



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R-acer...is that a dent in your head pipe or just the pic? Nice looking bike.
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AMA714 wrote:
R-acer...is that a dent in your head pipe or just the pic? Nice looking bike.
Just how it looks in the pic.. It was just some dirt and a shadow. There is no dent at all there.
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bullpen58 wrote:
I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first. I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your...
I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first.

I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your opinion on who offers the best combo of performance, price, reliability, bling factor, and sound levels?

Any links to a "shootout" would be nice. I've looked and looked but just like on big doubles, I keep coming up short.
the cheapest one....
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mxmat813 wrote:
Whichever one is quitest.
What he said!
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Void Main wrote:
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What is this for void? chain saw? I am currently trying to find one that fits my weed wackerTongue
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I've always been a huge fan of Pro Circuit systems, but there are a ton of really nice options out there. FMF is great as it DRD and White Bros. IMO, it is all about personal preference.
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R-acer wrote:
If I were buying a new one..it would be this.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pro-Circuit-Ti-4R-Race-Exhaust-YZ-450-F-Yamaha-YZ450F_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35596QQihZ009QQitemZ190271497478QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW But if you are trying to keep the cost down... there are some good options...
If I were buying a new one..it would be this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pro-Circuit-Ti-4R-Race-Exhaust-YZ-450-F-…

But if you are trying to keep the cost down... there are some good options, Like this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHITE-BROS-E2-EXHAUST-2006-YAMAHA-YZ450F…

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-BROTHERS-E2-YZ450F-06_W0QQitemZ120377676028QQ…

I have a White Brothers Ti system on my bike and it made a big difference over the stock system, but it IS loud.
Here is mine..



Why did you photoshop the #22 off?
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stay awaay from fmf, ive had bad luck with them, welds breakin, things coming apart.ive had a pc for 2 years now and it seems great. leo vince makes a great one if your looking for quiet. one of my friends has one and rides at a private track where sound is a issue with the 94 db insert and it still sounds good
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Short 43 3/14/2009 8:53am
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Are you kidding, FMF is incredible. Huge difference. I have a Factory 4.1 with a powerbomb header.
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What's wrong with the exahust that comes with the bike?
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R-acer 3/14/2009 11:19am
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ProMed wrote:
What's wrong with the exahust that comes with the bike?
They suck!! They hold back the power more than the stock exhaust system does for all the other brands

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tcannon521 3/14/2009 11:30am
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R-acer wrote:
If I were buying a new one..it would be this.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pro-Circuit-Ti-4R-Race-Exhaust-YZ-450-F-Yamaha-YZ450F_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35596QQihZ009QQitemZ190271497478QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW But if you are trying to keep the cost down... there are some good options...
If I were buying a new one..it would be this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pro-Circuit-Ti-4R-Race-Exhaust-YZ-450-F-…

But if you are trying to keep the cost down... there are some good options, Like this..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHITE-BROS-E2-EXHAUST-2006-YAMAHA-YZ450F…

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-BROTHERS-E2-YZ450F-06_W0QQitemZ120377676028QQ…

I have a White Brothers Ti system on my bike and it made a big difference over the stock system, but it IS loud.
Here is mine..



crowe176 wrote:
Why did you photoshop the #22 off?
LOL, x2
tcannon521 3/14/2009 11:32am
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BTW, Racer your subframe is bent based on the tire marks on the exhaust.

That or a wheel is way out or you are running a 120 rear which I doubt and wouldn't understand why anyways.
tcannon521 3/14/2009 11:36am
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BTW, I would keep the stock exhaust and spend the money on suspension, tires and practice!!!
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tcannon521 wrote:
BTW, Racer your subframe is bent based on the tire marks on the exhaust. That or a wheel is way out or you are running a...
BTW, Racer your subframe is bent based on the tire marks on the exhaust.

That or a wheel is way out or you are running a 120 rear which I doubt and wouldn't understand why anyways.
The exhaust wasn't brand new...but in the pic the bike was brand new. This White Brothers system is off one of the Factory bikesWink
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tcannon521 wrote:
BTW, I would keep the stock exhaust and spend the money on suspension, tires and practice!!!
I would change the exhaust AND do the suspention, tired and lots of Pratice!!
tcannon521 3/14/2009 11:44am
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R-acer wrote:
The exhaust wasn't brand new...but in the pic the bike was brand new. This White Brothers system is off one of the Factory bikesWink
What's that supposed to mean?

Something is still jacked up!!!

Factory bikes and components are always made better than off the shelf items. BTW...
tcannon521 3/14/2009 11:47am
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tcannon521 wrote:
BTW, I would keep the stock exhaust and spend the money on suspension, tires and practice!!!
R-acer wrote:
I would change the exhaust AND do the suspention, tired and lots of Pratice!!
Why so you can get 1 to 3 more horse out of a bike you can only ride at 60% of its ability?

Do you jet the bike every week for temperature, humidity and altitude as well?
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R-acer wrote:
The exhaust wasn't brand new...but in the pic the bike was brand new. This White Brothers system is off one of the Factory bikesWink
tcannon521 wrote:
What's that supposed to mean?

Something is still jacked up!!!

Factory bikes and components are always made better than off the shelf items. BTW...
It means exactly what I said...it's off a factory bike. It came off like that.

My old stock KTM 525 did that as well...first ride out and there were marks.

My son's old KX85 also used to do that.

It's not like its rubbing and smoking while riding. Under some conditions the exhaust flex's and can make contact. Just normal
tcannon521 3/14/2009 11:49am
3/14/2009 11:49am Edited Date/Time 3/14/2009 12:30pm
Matt Fisher 3/14/2009 11:58am
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Bullpen, have you looked at Thunder Alley, in Hanford? Really well made stuff, he even has megaphones available. He'll build it short if you want top-end, or long if you're looking for torque.

The owner's name is Bob, he's usually the one that answers the phone.
1010 E Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230
559-584-8109 shop
559-707-7325 cell
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bullpen58 wrote:
I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first. I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your...
I'm considering buying an exhaust system but wanted to do a little "research" first.

I have an 06 YZ450F and ride almost exclusively mx. What's your opinion on who offers the best combo of performance, price, reliability, bling factor, and sound levels?

Any links to a "shootout" would be nice. I've looked and looked but just like on big doubles, I keep coming up short.
Just run the stock exhaust and save your money for tires. You can buy alot of tires for the price of full system. Aftermarket exhuast are a waste of money IMO.

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