I gotta say .... the sound of the carpenter is something special.
I just got back from Laconia bike week, was only down there for a day and I kid you not I had at least 15 separate people come up ans say ...."Your bike sounds awesome". Some of these had harleys whose sound I've always lusted after.

Not to mention the crowd that gathered while the dyno guy was running a power pull.

To others I would recommend the baffle option as it is a touch over the top. But seriously, the video clips did not do it justice, Others I'm sure can back me up.
It's louder than a R3 with TORS, but still quieter than a HD with open pipes.
 
So, I'm still building out my R3T exactly how I want it, and seeking a bit more performance. Right now, I upgraded to a Dain 3-to-1 slip-on, PCV (no dyno tuners using TuneECU), and a RamAir kit. Right now I dyno'd 145hp, 151ft/lbs, not bad considering it's at the wheel and minimal upgrades, but I want a bit more.

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I know some may see this as dumb, but I don't want to change the exhaust. I'm satisfied with the sound and volume of the stock headers (albeit restrictive) and the Dain slip-on.

Ideally I'm looking for a power on demand upgrade rather tham a full-time power upgrade so I started looking at Nitrous kits. Even having it professionally installed in Dallas, NOX seems risky for the engine. I'm not wsnting to drop a whole lot into performance upgrades since I don't really ride my bike hard (it's my DD) but it would be nice to have a bit more power whem I want to show off. Also worth noting I'm also trying to negate some of the comfort upgrades I made, like my stereo system. The pods, aren't so much a hinderance, but the subwoofer adds a bit of weight.


I ended up with a 100 RWHP NOS kit on my 07 model. It ran around 175RWHP without the giggle gas and around 280-285 RWHP with the NOS. Plumbed the injectors into each inlet trumpet just south of where the secondary butterflies were. Solenoids were hidden in the vacant airbox as I ran triple Uni filters.
I ran about 35 bottles through this engine and had no problems what so ever. Make sure it is set up and tuned properly, there are computer systems that will gradually feed the Nitrous in as the revs increase, so you don't just get a massive 100 HP hit as I had.

It is fun, but I prefer a well built 240 RWHP Naturally aspirated motor now if your budget can go that high.
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Stock headers, cat delete, and TORS. Neville Lush Lock up clutch, de-restrict, tuneboy & tune
 
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