Leo Vince or other options?

[Flashdog]

My new Leo came in today so I mounted without the Db Killer. It's got a nice bark to it but I may put the Db Killer back so as not to piss off the neighbors. I have a question about the perforated round disc that was loose in the packing box. It's stamped 58. It looks like a spark arrestor but very restrictive. Is it a spark arrestor?

[itsatdm]

No it is a db killer for the Euro's. Quieter than stock and a real HP killer. Fits between the mid pipe and Front of the muffler.

[ebrabaek]

Originally Posted by itsatdm

No it is a db killer for the Euro's. Quieter than stock and a real HP killer. Fits between the mid pipe and Front of the muffler.

Yeppers.... That thing is hideous.

[Flashdog]

Thanks, glad I left it out!

[wortho]

Does a slip on exhaust require fuel mapping change and would it affect warranty?
I was looking at these Italian made GPR exhaust but as my bike is only a few months old I don't want to have warranty or fueling issues.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+f800&_sacat=0

[DoWorkSon]

Originally Posted by wortho

Does a slip on exhaust require fuel mapping change and would it affect warranty?
I was looking at these Italian made GPR exhaust but as my bike is only a few months old I don't want to have warranty or fueling issues.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+f800&_sacat=0

No, it shouldnt

[itsatdm]

The F800gs Ecu will accommodate most any muffler. The oxygen sensor will indicate when the fuel ratio is stoich (14.7 A/F) and the Ecu will supply a map to maintain that in closed loop. Open loop will be richer.

If you live in the US (fill in your profile) an after market part will not void your warranty unless it is the direct cause of whatever problem you have.

Aftermarket mufflers should not cause any problems for the bike. There is a rub, because the dealer initiates the warranty process. I would suspect a lot of engine problems might fall into that gray area if he so chose. How good is your dealer?

BMW has officially approved an Akrapovic aftermarket muffler. You can tell because it cost $981. BMW probably gets a piece of the action for recommending it. It is not that special, but in some European countries they cannot add aftermarket parts willy-nilly. They can only add parts approved by the manufacture.

I have a carbon Leo Vince and like it.

[wortho]

Originally Posted by itsatdm

The F800gs Ecu will accommodate most any muffler. The oxygen sensor will indicate when the fuel ratio is stoich (14.7 A/F) and the Ecu will supply a map to maintain that in closed loop. Open loop will be richer.

If you live in the US (fill in your profile) an after market part will not void your warranty unless it is the direct cause of whatever problem you have.

Aftermarket mufflers should not cause any problems for the bike. There is a rub, because the dealer initiates the warranty process. I would suspect a lot of engine problems might fall into that gray area if he so chose. How good is your dealer?

BMW has officially approved an Akrapovic aftermarket muffler. You can tell because it cost $981. BMW probably gets a piece of the action for recommending it. It is not that special, but in some European countries they cannot add aftermarket parts willy-nilly. They can only add parts approved by the manufacture.

I have a carbon Leo Vince and like it.

Thanks for that info. I'll check the third party parts warranty issue with the local dealer as I suspect the rules here in Oz may be similar to Europe.