Bolt-on vs. Slip-on's
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:50 pm
What's the difference between bolt-on's and slip-on's? Are they the same thing? I'm thinking of replacing my exhaust.
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Bolt-on vs. Slip-on's
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:46 am
Slip-ons are normally just the rear section after the collectors or head pipes. Bolt-ons are a complete system from the heads on.
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:40 am
I'm little bit confused. The head pipe is just a hollow tube. What's the difference between replacing the slip-on and replacing the entire exhaust system?
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:38 am
thats a big differnce. With new full exhuast the head pipe is usually larger and where the pipes merge are in different spots too because that can effect performance too.
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:29 am
Got it. That's why I'm called "clueless".
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:15 am
An aftermarket header might also have a different exterior coating that might be more resistant to blueing.
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 12:19 am
i to, trying to decide slip on, or new pipes, im leaning toward a slip on, called holeshot, should give me about 8 more horse power,ive installed a power commander usb, to richen, or lean the bike out. 
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:45 pm
whats wrong with heat bluing on pipes. I always thought it looked cool.
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:43 pm
I put a Scorpion (carbon fiber) slip on my R6 and it works great, and gave me just enough noise to get noticed in traffic. Check them out the web site even has a thing where you can listen to your bike with the pipes on.