Scrambler exhaust advice sought...

I'm looking to change my stock 2008 Scramber exhaust. I plan on turning my now all stock, domesticated steed into something a bit more desert sleddish. I have a few choices in mind for the exhaust, but I also have concerns that some of these exhausts might be too brutal on the ears. I've already lost my fair share of hearing due to long term exposure to industrial noise (i.e. Jet engines, motorcycles, The Who and guns during my misspent youth).

Today I ride using a quiet, full face Shoei helmet and always wear ear plugs now. So I want a set of sporty pipes that brings out the awesome 270 Scrambler exhaust note, but I don't want a damned screamer that is just over the top and ridiculous.

I have seen several of them on youtube, but really you simply can't tell how loud they are on youtube alone. Most of them are Italian systems, which I've heard can be used with and without dB killers. What I'm looking for is advice from those that have heard these systems in the flesh and can attest to how loud they are or aren't with and without the dB killer. Also, hopefully a word on if the dB killers kill more than just sound and make the bike into a slug by plugging the motor up excessively. Here are the systems I like best, in order:

1. Massmoto Mohave - This one sounds quite mellow to me in the video clip below, but the pipes look pretty much straight. So...how loud it is really?


2. Zard Cross exhaust 2 into 1 - Once again, sounds nice and mellow in the first youtube clip below. The second video you can definitely hear the growl without dB killer. I've heard others say this pipe is a screamer. Not sure what to think.




3. Zard high pipe 2 into 1 system - Sounds pretty reasonable in this video, but gets barky on throttle. Not sure if this unit has the dB killer in or out.



The other option I'm considering is a setup like this...


This setup uses the stock header and straight pipes, but trimming a bit from their ends and replacing the OEM chrome uber sausages with these smaller units. I'm guessing it's pretty loud with these mini-mufflers, but was thinking if I added a dB killer to each pipe in addition to the mufflers shown it might actually be reasonable. I don't care for the heat shielding they used on this particular bike and I would go a different route there, but otherwise I think this is very sharp setup.

Any and all opinions welcomed, especially for those that have seen or heard these systems up close. Thanks...

 

Darkman - I like the last one too and the good thing about it is that it can be done for less than $100. I'm thinking I may go that route for starters and see how I like it. If not, not too much lost down the motorcycle money rabbit hole.

Sprocket42 - Can you show me and/or tell me more about your Britracer system? Not familiar with that one.

 

Biglad - YES I did see that one. What a great deal and essentially looks the same as the Zard system. That one's on my list too. But again, anyone have any info on loudness, compatibility with dB killers etc?'

Sprocket - Thanks, very classic appearance and I believe similar to what Steve McQueen actually ran in the 60s when he was still on a Triumph. Great classic look and looks ample enough to dampen the roar of the engine too.

 

Thanks for the offer sprocket, very kind and generous of you. I live in the states though, so the shipping would probably be a bit prohibitive. I do appreciate the offer though. I'm thinking I may try to do the Evel Knievel pipe system shown up there first and see how I like it. Looks pretty good to my eye and hopefully can be tuned with the help of variably drilled baffles as you wisely proposed.

And if you don't mind me asking, is that you standing next to your bike in your avatar? If so, you look a bit heavier in that photo than in your recent picture posted on the other thread. You mention being a vegetarian and I saw the greenhouse structure in the back, so I couldn't help but wonder if you made a lifestyle change. I sometime think of doing the same (as my sister has), but as a lifelong "lord carnivore", it's pretty hard for me to fathom myself going that way.

 

Sprocket - Sounds like you're on to the good way of living. I see myself moving in that direction within a decade or so. Although I also think if that I just modulated the meat to chicken and fish and at smaller portions while upping the fresh veggies and fruit, that would be just as good. Have you sworn off alcohol? Or perhaps you've been a teatotaler all along? Seems unlikely if you're truly "Irish." I'm a mix of English, Irish, German and Scotch. And as such, I'm pretty much doomed as a genetic ale swiller. Although recently (after turning 50) I have abstained from drinking since last year just to see how it feels. And honestly...it feels pretty good! I enjoy music and women better with Ale though. For me, I know very well why the Greeks created and then worshipped the god of Dionysus. One of the very few religions that actually makes some kind of sense.