Bikes and Scooters

Sirius · 8-Oct-09, 2:25 PM

I am looking for more noise for my amazingly fantastic Piaggio MP3 400. I have read some articles on Leo Vince exhaust systems for scooters (mostly overseas).

Does anyone have any knowledge to share or better still, a distributor or retailer (preferably in NSW).

Thank you in anticipation.

MENACE · 8-Oct-09, 2:50 PM

Hi Kingsley,

Motorcycle warehouse at Auburn stock Leo Vince and they should be able to order something for you if it's available.

They are expensive but very well made, have a good reputation and sound pretty damn good on most bikes.

In addition to the cost of the system, it is generally recommended to have the bike tuned on a dyno for best results. You should see if this applies to your bike as well and consider that into your budget - if you have one...

Keep us posted

Sirius · 8-Oct-09, 2:55 PM

Thanks Nathan,

I will call in there tomorrow and inquire.

About the budget, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, it is my bike we are talking about. Ha ha.

Tongie · 8-Oct-09, 3:05 PM

Just a side note, leo cans have a reputation for being that bit extra loud.. great i know but loud is sometimes a pain in the arse too..Can't comment bout scooters but i KNOW these pipes on sports bikes raise HELL!! .. unless it was for a race bike i would steer clear.. two cents.

darkvala · 8-Oct-09, 3:34 PM

Can't drill some holes in the bottom of your existing can? hehe

[cruisingal] · 8-Oct-09, 3:34 PM

Ooooo, a nice scoot with loud pipes...wicked

Blu-Grl · 8-Oct-09, 3:48 PM

Steve (taz) has leo vince on his Gixxer and they sound HOT
I definately would NOT say too loud as they are no where near as loud as my VFR with the staintune, BUT saying that, they have a very nice note to them and they do sound better than my Gixxer with the yoshi's on them.

But I am sure once he sees this thread he will come and post. He is out washing the bikes for now

Taz · 8-Oct-09, 3:59 PM

ok Here I am

from what I have researched on my particular bike the Leo Vince SBK cans give the best scope for performance tuning, short of the expensive 4 into 1 modification, if your specifically chasing top end power.

I have always run without baffles, I have owned several different types of sportsbikes all with aftermarket exhausts, these particular cans are in no way excessively noisy, exactly the oppposite. I have had people tell me that its one of the nicest sounding gixxers they have heard.

Not being biased of course but when Tracey was riding mine on our recent trackday, it was the first time I have actually heard my bike running in anger from pit lane and it does sound sweeeeeeet

So I say performance and noise wise the Leo's are probably the best exhausts I have had. Only fault I have found with them is they are difficult to keep clean and are easily scratched.

Being European they have an extensive range for scooter exhausts, much more than the American based brands.

Being in NSW I would have thought any dealer should be able to get them for you. I managed to get them in Tassie.

Tongie · 8-Oct-09, 5:43 PM

Yeh thats all really cool, i agree on the noise..sbk sounds! but......... the bike in question is a scooter.. maybe a quick troll through a hot scooter(oh yes they are out there) forums might come up with some great options.. depends on how far one wants to research this.. maybe just go buy one and rev the bugger!! P.S while we are on best exhausts calls, mine is Akrapovic.. just a work of art.. glorious! expensive.. mmmmmmmmmmm.

Blu-Grl · 8-Oct-09, 6:10 PM

little bit confused on what you are trying to say now Tongie
that he shouldnt get Leo's because he has a scooter??
the original post was asking for more noise
you said Leo's are too noisy and shouldnt be considered unless it was for a race bike.
I stated they were nowhere near as loud as my Staintune on the VFR800, a sports tourer.
Steve also posted his experience with the Leo's
his is not a race bike.

I should also clarify that although Steves Leo's sound better than my yoshi's
my yoshi's are louder, the Leo's have a much nicer note to it.

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8-Oct-09, 2:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sirius My Scooter - My Lifestyle Member Since: Aug 2009 Location: Blacktown State: New South Wales Gender: Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 418 Thanked 201 Times in 145 Posts My Mood:	Leo vince exhaust pipes I am looking for more noise for my amazingly fantastic Piaggio MP3 400. I have read some articles on Leo Vince exhaust systems for scooters (mostly overseas). Does anyone have any knowledge to share or better still, a distributor or retailer (preferably in NSW). Thank you in anticipation. __________________ Cheers, Kingsley My ride is a little different - so am I www.domaingroup.net.au

8-Oct-09, 2:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
MENACE Mothers Worry Member Since: Aug 2009 Location: Shitney State: New South Wales Gender: Posts: 1,076 Thanks: 239 Thanked 269 Times in 213 Posts My Mood: MENACE's Garage	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes Hi Kingsley, Motorcycle warehouse at Auburn stock Leo Vince and they should be able to order something for you if it's available. They are expensive but very well made, have a good reputation and sound pretty damn good on most bikes. In addition to the cost of the system, it is generally recommended to have the bike tuned on a dyno for best results. You should see if this applies to your bike as well and consider that into your budget - if you have one... Keep us posted __________________ Regards, Nathan _____________________________________________ 09 CBR1000RR - FASTER THAN A SPEEDING TICKET

8-Oct-09, 2:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sirius My Scooter - My Lifestyle Member Since: Aug 2009 Location: Blacktown State: New South Wales Gender: Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 418 Thanked 201 Times in 145 Posts My Mood:	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes Thanks Nathan, I will call in there tomorrow and inquire. About the budget, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, it is my bike we are talking about. Ha ha. __________________ Cheers, Kingsley My ride is a little different - so am I www.domaingroup.net.au

8-Oct-09, 3:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tongie Racer Member Since: May 2009 Location: Yarraville State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 453 Thanks: 61 Thanked 79 Times in 65 Posts My Mood: Tongie's Garage	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes Just a side note, leo cans have a reputation for being that bit extra loud.. great i know but loud is sometimes a pain in the arse too..Can't comment bout scooters but i KNOW these pipes on sports bikes raise HELL!! .. unless it was for a race bike i would steer clear.. two cents.

8-Oct-09, 3:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
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Blu-Grl Track Day Junkie Member Since: Jun 2007 State: Tasmania Gender: Posts: 930 Thanks: 32 Thanked 81 Times in 73 Posts My Mood:	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes Steve (taz) has leo vince on his Gixxer and they sound HOT I definately would NOT say too loud as they are no where near as loud as my VFR with the staintune, BUT saying that, they have a very nice note to them and they do sound better than my Gixxer with the yoshi's on them. But I am sure once he sees this thread he will come and post. He is out washing the bikes for now

8-Oct-09, 3:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Taz Racer Member Since: Feb 2009 Location: Computer desk State: Tasmania Gender: Posts: 197 Thanks: 5 Thanked 48 Times in 38 Posts My Mood: Taz's Garage	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes ok Here I am from what I have researched on my particular bike the Leo Vince SBK cans give the best scope for performance tuning, short of the expensive 4 into 1 modification, if your specifically chasing top end power. I have always run without baffles, I have owned several different types of sportsbikes all with aftermarket exhausts, these particular cans are in no way excessively noisy, exactly the oppposite. I have had people tell me that its one of the nicest sounding gixxers they have heard. Not being biased of course but when Tracey was riding mine on our recent trackday, it was the first time I have actually heard my bike running in anger from pit lane and it does sound sweeeeeeet So I say performance and noise wise the Leo's are probably the best exhausts I have had. Only fault I have found with them is they are difficult to keep clean and are easily scratched. Being European they have an extensive range for scooter exhausts, much more than the American based brands. Being in NSW I would have thought any dealer should be able to get them for you. I managed to get them in Tassie. __________________ Boobs...more than just a food source

8-Oct-09, 5:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tongie Racer Member Since: May 2009 Location: Yarraville State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 453 Thanks: 61 Thanked 79 Times in 65 Posts My Mood: Tongie's Garage	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes Yeh thats all really cool, i agree on the noise..sbk sounds! but......... the bike in question is a scooter.. maybe a quick troll through a hot scooter(oh yes they are out there) forums might come up with some great options.. depends on how far one wants to research this.. maybe just go buy one and rev the bugger!! P.S while we are on best exhausts calls, mine is Akrapovic.. just a work of art.. glorious! expensive.. mmmmmmmmmmm.

8-Oct-09, 6:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blu-Grl Track Day Junkie Member Since: Jun 2007 State: Tasmania Gender: Posts: 930 Thanks: 32 Thanked 81 Times in 73 Posts My Mood:	Re: Leo vince exhaust pipes little bit confused on what you are trying to say now Tongie that he shouldnt get Leo's because he has a scooter?? the original post was asking for more noise you said Leo's are too noisy and shouldnt be considered unless it was for a race bike. I stated they were nowhere near as loud as my Staintune on the VFR800, a sports tourer. Steve also posted his experience with the Leo's his is not a race bike. I should also clarify that although Steves Leo's sound better than my yoshi's my yoshi's are louder, the Leo's have a much nicer note to it.