Shorter pipes, as a style statement, can really clean up the look of a bike. Depends upon what you're going for, of course, but they do add to that lean, tough, all-business approach.

The Vance and Hines Short Shots fill the style bill nicely: slash-cut ends, an included heat-shield that ...

I'll admit up-front that I am not a cruiser guy. However, I do understand and appreciate aftermarket exhausts. In fact, I had a Vance and Hines exhaust on a Kawasaki ZX-10 that I used to own. It was a well-made and nice sounding piece.

Most motorcyclists ...

Air, fuel, oil, spark, and hate; these are the things that make a motorcycle run. The last one is up to interpretation, but I've found you have to hate it just a little or it will abuse you. Everything must be in the right balance.

Racing requires exertion. Air intake is important, ...

I always cringe a bit when I start looking for exhaust systems. Even buying stock is usually expensive, but getting something that lightens you up and offers a little more power starts creeping up toward the equivalent of a mortgage payment. The odd logic there is that it actually sounds ...

Sometimes I think I'm cursed. I will forgo my natural instincts to pick up used parts because I want something new, something that shines like the sun itself. New pipes, for instance, are very pretty. So, I get the new toy and am almost finished with the installation when ...

It's nice when some things are easy. I'm not lazy, but there are plenty of complicated tasks that need to be performed to keep a bike up and running in good condition, so I don't need to add complicated accessories.

D&D Exhaust's Boss slip-on mufflers are simple, as far as ...

Mechanically, a new pipe can change the feel and power of your bike. We all know this, but most cruisers are not on the racing circuit. More power is always good, but I'm not about to invest in a new set of pipes unless they can promise more than better ...

Here's another fairly attractive aftermarket exhaust system for your big twin Harley or Victory machine. It'll also provide a slight boost in horsepower over stock to improve low-end torque and high-end performance. And it'll probably put a little rumble in where there may previously have been ...

Vance and Hines has been around for exactly 30 years now, and clearly intend to continue their tradition of quality and innovative products for street and racing. The founders of the company (and their progeny) are in fact active, winning racers themselves with their own NHRA motorcycle team.

The slip-on SS2-R was ...

If you've had your bike for a while, you're probably dying to revamp it and give your machine new life. Two Brothers Racing will let you change your look, your sound, and your performance in one go with their dual exhaust system.

The FZ6 slip-on exhaust system with V.A.L.E. technology allows ...

Some folks wear rings or decorative belt buckles. These things are completely unnecessary but we still don them day to day because, no matter how some of us might protest, we all like to express our unique sense of beauty. For this reason I cannot chide Kuryakyn for their triple ...

If there's one thing I know about people, it is that they are everywhere. There's no getting around each other, and we've got to learn to share the space we have. Not annoying the neighbors with a window-buzzing rattle as you ride the local track and trail is just polite. If you're ...

A lot of hubbub is going on about the Pro Circuit Works pipe. Some people love them and some people hate them, but the reasons are different and everyone is right. I realize this sounds contradictory, but bear with me.

The Pro Circuit, first off, is a fantastic-looking pipe. It has a visceral ...

You can't skip over FMF Racing when you're in the market for a new 2-stroke pipe. The predominance of their name in motocross demands acknowledgment. This is the company that developed the Fatty, which became the number one pipe of its kind on the market.

The Gnarly pipe is designed with specificity ...

There are few things more fun than a Yamaha Rhino, or any four-wheeler for that matter. For some reason, sticking a big ol' engine in what really amounts to an off-road go-kart has an awesome factor that is literally off the charts. But as cool as they are out of the box, ...

Get caught riding on public land of any sort without a spark arrestor and you not only risk getting a hefty ticket, you risk burning down my riding area. Seriously, not sporting a spark arrestor is a bad idea, and only gives all the environmentalists more ammo in their fight to shut down ...

All Terrain Vehicles are not known for either power or speed. They're fun for bumping over muddy ruts, and perhaps for hauling out a kill, but not fast or sexy. That's about to change with the DMC Twin Exhaust!

This exhaust system delivers big performance gains at a twist of ...

Mention FMF to any dirt-biker and the recognition is immediate. They've been around a while, have a good variety of products and applications, and their quality is pretty much assumed. Again, there's lots of competition in the exhaust business and FMF is certainly one of the better-known brands.

Enter the ...

Headers have long been a popular bolt-on power booster -- when an engine breathes more freely, it will have more power. The science behind this is more complex, of course. Think: Volume, meaning increased space for the exhaust gases to escape into. Also, the length of the pipe affects power ...

There's lots of competition in the exhaust systems business these days. Those still in the fray mostly all produce high- quality products, and Two Brothers Racing is right in there with the rest of the best. They build exhaust systems for off-road, street, racing, and even quads.

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