Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > New 748 owner - exhaust question

[jwarrenjohnny]

Hi,

Thanks to those who gave advice in my Would you buy this 748 thread. Unfortunatly the bike sold before I got a chance to go and look at it!

However after an 8 hour round trip on saturday I am the pround owner of an R plate 748 with 10k on the clock in great condition.

Have waited 12 years to fulfill my dream of owning a 748/916 and I wasn't dissapointed with the first 250 mile ride - showing that you can actually cover distances in reasonable comfort (im 5' 10) on a truly special bike.

I thought I wanted a pair of carbon 45mm termi's but I am very happy with the sound of the standard cans, but would still like the look. So my slightly mad question is has anyone resleeved a pair of standard end cans with carbon sleeves? any idea on cost?

Thanks

Jon

[djb]

Jon

Get the real thing mate - you won't be disappointed....

D

[ath748]

I felt the same as you when I first got my Duc. I thought it sounded great with the std cans, but then I heard a proper one go past....bought a set of termi's, never looked back.

Ditto djb.

[jwarrenjohnny]

I have had twins with race cans before - my TRX 850 sounded great on its twin carbon leo vinces and I had a 2 into 1 Art system on my firestorm (soon to be for sale!) which was too loud and dull.

However I like the engine chatter below 5-6,000 rpm, it adds to the bikes charachter and it means I can slip through towns without much bother. Plus I still get a decent noise when i'm in the mood to play.

I don't think a Ducati must have race cans to be 'proper', they do sound great at full pelt. I just like the different mix of noises produced as standard with the bike beginning to drone just as the power comes in at 6,000 rpm - almost as if it was designed to be that way.

[Carbon749]

I hear all you say and agree that it's a personal choice, but, I would say Termi and open clutch cover ... the only sound for me.

[keefer]

getting back to what you ask, is it possible to put some carbon sleeves on the standard cans ? I would of thought so, don't know anyone who has done it.
but each to there own.
as the other have said it would not be for me. if I couldn't ride my ducati without a open system I wouldn't have one