Are different race cans really that different? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Cray · 05-06-2004, 10:32 AM

OK so they look and sound different...but are the differences in performance gains worth shouting about?

If so, what do you advise as 'the' can for a gsxr600 '98?

I've been advised to look for a road legal can with removeable baffles (Blue Flame specifically) which sounds sensible - but what if I don't wanna be sensible?

**Uncle Bob** · 05-06-2004, 11:05 AM

Bottom line is that performance gains just aren't worth the money. Figure maybe if you're lucky 1% per $100 spent.

They will increase your top end but may hurt your bottom range.

Cray · 05-06-2004, 03:10 PM

Thanks uncle bob,

guess as long as it's light, cool looking I should be able to replace my grubby stock quite cheaply then

The Chad · 05-06-2004, 09:09 PM

find a used yosh RS3, don't pay more than $150 CDN.

DesertVenom · 05-08-2004, 02:59 PM

i think yoshimura is a great sounding exhaust for anything. not sure about the gains tho, gota be something, but will be minor. I know jet kits, with K&Ns and a good can is always good for some extra power.
travis

05-06-2004, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cray Newbie Joined: May 2004 Posts: 9	Are different race cans really that different? OK so they look and sound different...but are the differences in performance gains worth shouting about? If so, what do you advise as 'the' can for a gsxr600 '98? I've been advised to look for a road legal can with removeable baffles (Blue Flame specifically) which sounds sensible - but what if I don't wanna be sensible?

05-06-2004, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Bottom line is that performance gains just aren't worth the money. Figure maybe if you're lucky 1% per $100 spent. They will increase your top end but may hurt your bottom range. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

05-06-2004, 09:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	find a used yosh RS3, don't pay more than $150 CDN. __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

05-08-2004, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
DesertVenom Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 83 GSX550, 84 RZ350 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 50	i think yoshimura is a great sounding exhaust for anything. not sure about the gains tho, gota be something, but will be minor. I know jet kits, with K&Ns and a good can is always good for some extra power. travis __________________ 2002 XR250R, 83' GS550es, RZ350 , 91' RM125, 77 &84 Husqvarna CR250 and WR390, 85' 1200 interstate goldwing "You only live once, so live it well" r.i.p perry

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05-06-2004, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cray Newbie Joined: May 2004 Posts: 9	Thanks uncle bob, guess as long as it's light, cool looking I should be able to replace my grubby stock quite cheaply then

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