Ride By Exhaust Comparison - Stock vs Arrow | Aprilia Tuareg 660

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  • The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a lovely induction sound, but that is overpowered by the wind noise at pace and the stock silencer is very quiet. The bike has some fuelling issues as well which are due to the Euro 5 restrictions, and the catalytic converter can get very hot, which some owners have found uncomfortable. The Arrow full exhaust removes the cat, sounds great, saves weight and in conjunction with the UpMap ECU re-flash device and the remap tune from‪@gabroracing‬ it has also sorted out the throttle issues at 30-40mph. So it is pretty much a win win win.
    In this video, I compare the sound of the stock bike, vs the Arrow Indy Race slip on silencer vs the Arrow full exhaust and silencer. I don't want my bike to be obnoxiously loud, so it is nice to see, or rather hear that it is still not overpowering.
    This video is best heard with headphones or a stereo speaker setup.
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ความคิดเห็น • 181

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Impressive dedication to TH-cam film making on this. Setting up after each exhaust change, hopefully helps other users make their decisions. I like loud exhausts but cannot live with them for long.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, it is a video I make for all my bikes I swap out the exhaust on, is annoying when the weather changes between exhaust swaps 😁

  • @apancher
    @apancher ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your personality captures so much of what I like about the riding culture in the UK (I live in the US). You're humble, laid back, and seem like the kind of person who would be a laugh to have a pint with.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh that is very kind of you to say mate, cheers 🍻

    • @apancher
      @apancher ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones no trouble at all! Where are you based? I've got family in the West Midlands I visit when I have time.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry for slow reply, TH-cam hadn't notified me of your comment@@apancher
      I'm down in the south of England, nr Brighton.

    • @apancher
      @apancher 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @HippoDrones no worries! I'm planning some time down south on my next visit.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@apancher hopefully the weather will be better than it has been 😃

  • @TheGorillaBiker
    @TheGorillaBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah delighted for you man it sounds great! The Tuareg grows in pair daily!

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Michael, am really pleased that it sounds good, and isn't too loud :-)
      Hope you are well mate and settling in ok?

    • @TheGorillaBiker
      @TheGorillaBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones I was actually well impressed at how nice it sounded without being too much! Not pissing people off has it's benefits eh.
      I'm all good amigo, I'll fiiiinally be able to make an update video this weekend :)

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheGorillaBiker definitely!
      Good to hear mate, I look forward to your update vid! 🙂

  • @deepjoyrides
    @deepjoyrides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The pops & crackling even with the baffle in sounds great. 👍

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if they'd get tiring on a longer journey though?

    • @deepjoyrides
      @deepjoyrides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones nah not with the baffle in. My brother has a pair of arrows on his triple without the baffles. They sound great but on a long journey I'd want the baffles in.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deepjoyrides This is with baffles in though!

    • @deepjoyrides
      @deepjoyrides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones yes mate I got that. Best you leave them in 🙂 don't want to scare horses on the trails

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deepjoyrides absolutely 🙂

  • @miguelprando_959
    @miguelprando_959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the patience you had in disassembling and reassembling. Always top

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Miguel :-) it is fun to do a bit of spannering on the bike! :-D

  • @LordBilious
    @LordBilious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant comparison, done well. Lovely popping on the over-run with the Arrow can and full system. Not too noisy at low revs for laning, but plenty of brappage for big throttle road fun.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers LB, am hoping the popping can be reduced, got the chap who made the map looking into that for me... but yeah... not too quiet, not too loud... Goldilocks of exhausts! :-D

  • @christopherdevries1969
    @christopherdevries1969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much, much better.
    Really like that popping sound👍

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is a lot deeper, but not offensive 🙂

    • @christopherdevries1969
      @christopherdevries1969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones not at all offensive. Fits the bike👍

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christopherdevries1969 👍

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've listened to quite a few aftermarket exhaust that fit my Tiger 900 and haven't found one yet that put a smile on your face when you start or while riding it. Hopefully this one does that for you, videos seldom communicate what you hear.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always get a grin on my face starting my Moto Guzzi V7, the engine on that sounds glorious 👌

  • @MVDBR
    @MVDBR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does sound much better with the Arrow 👌 is it still popping on decel after the ecu flash?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, I've asked the chap who made the map if they can do something about the popping as it is a bit annoying and a waste of fuel

    • @MVDBR
      @MVDBR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones cool mate hope you can get it sorted 🤞

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MVDBR yeah, I don't mind a little popping but don't really want it happening all the time, especially out on trails

    • @sustami
      @sustami ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones Hi, is there any news about that annoying popping? I´d love to buy a full Arrow, but I´m afraid popping will bother me :(

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sustami There is an updated map out, or soon at least... not tried it yet though

  • @callandy100
    @callandy100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Very very nice! Look and sound is much improved IMO. Well worth the time and pennies spent. Generous of you to video everything for other "toeraggers". Cheers Andy

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am really chuffed with it, the sound and looks like you say! :-)
      All for the views! ;-) hahaha

  • @firekite
    @firekite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great idea for a video and with the foresight set up the chunks as you went! Thanks for making it!

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Eric, I like to do these as you can't tell from a video how different exhausts sound unless you can compare them to the stock as well.
      I had to wait for my UpMap to arrive which gave me the time to fit just the silencer for a bit which was handy

    • @firekite
      @firekite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones I was too excited to remember to ask and he forgot too lol

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@firekite am assuming this is in reply to the heated grip video? 😀

    • @firekite
      @firekite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones hahaha yeah I have no idea how that happened!

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@firekite 🤣

  • @BikeMates
    @BikeMates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate, especially like the pops and bangs of the full system 👍

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Sparky 👍
      Yeah, they are cool, hopefully won't be annoying on longer rides.

  • @TheRhythmicBiker
    @TheRhythmicBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh we do love a noise test 😁
    What's crazy is that I actually didn't mind the sound of the shock exhaust, I thought it sounded quite nice.
    I love the popping from the full system, even with the baffle in it's awesome so it definitely gets my vote 😁
    Great video mate

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers RB, I'm less of a fan of the popping, dont mind a bit of it, but it can be annoying on longer runs... I seem to be the odd one out here though! 😀hahaha

    • @TheRhythmicBiker
      @TheRhythmicBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones Definitely the odd one out, come on, you're not that old yet 😜

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheRhythmicBiker I think it is more to do with trail riding, than road riding, I want to get on with the other users.... On tarmac.... bring the noise! 😀

  • @exeterrider
    @exeterrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Full systems give riding a bike a whole different vibe. I wouldn't go back to stock, although on line days out on 50 limits on hills it gets a bit annoying. Over all a bike sound is a lot of the fun. 🏍️👍

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, you can see why folk are not interested in ev bikes!

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones although I love em, I like both for different reasons 😅🏍️🍻

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exeterrider 👍

  • @dynamotightstar3472
    @dynamotightstar3472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's all about the pops and bangs baby! Really loved the new end can over run. 👊

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha... I do like the odd pop and bang, but I think it could get annoying on a longer run

    • @dynamotightstar3472
      @dynamotightstar3472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones oh yeah, you do like to stretch your legs don't you. I don't have that problem really. Ride for 20mins, go home. 😃

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dynamotightstar3472 even when you trail ride?

    • @dynamotightstar3472
      @dynamotightstar3472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones are no, that's usually a very long day but I don't get pops and bangs sadly. The 2stroke if it pops or bangs it's usually game over! 🤣🤣

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dynamotightstar3472 🤣

  • @johnroberthanna1623
    @johnroberthanna1623 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I like the intake sound with the stock exhaust rather than the Arrow exhaust. Good to know as I'll save some coin for not needing to upgrade. Thanks.!!!

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      The intake noise is lovely on this bike, although the wind noise takes over for me at my height on the bike at speed so can't hear it in my helmet beyond 50mph really. The main reason I got the exhaust was to sort the fuelling and lose some weight.... the weight can only really be achieved this way, but Aprilia have now released a new ecu map for the bike which sorts the fuelling apparently, so I too could have saved some dosh had I waited, but I had been waiting 6 months for them to sort it already.

  • @hachewie
    @hachewie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the pops and crackles.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are a bit annoying TBH, because the audio was recorded at the road side, you don't hear how loud it is on the bike so much. I've actually asked the chap who did the ECU map if he can reduce that a little.

  • @DAI-proofofuniqueness
    @DAI-proofofuniqueness 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi mate thanks for the great video. Would you tell how much power did you gain with the Arrow full system and how much weight did you lose?
    thanks

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'd suggest looking at the manufacturers website to see weight etc. I have not dyno'd my bike either, so don't have numbers on power. It was def noticeable though and I'd highly recommend it as an upgrade.

  • @Cre8teQ
    @Cre8teQ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely mate, sound wise, but what sort of improvements are you getting with the breadbin gone, new can & headers? How is it in low gears in traffic?Smoothed things out with EU fuckery removed?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      I keep meaning to do a follow up video to this answering those questions, but not gotten round to it yet.
      The bike is like a totally different animal now, bottom end is smooth as silk and picks up so well. I have also found myself heading to the redline more as the bike revs happier too. The mid range is perfect now too... in all aspects the bike is so much and so noticeably better.

  • @EV6-Gear
    @EV6-Gear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Very good vid. Loved the sound. There seems to be a lot of popping on the over run with Arrow exhaust. Any idea how to stop this. Cheers

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi and thanks :-)
      Aye, I have spoken to the company that made the map for the bike and asked if they are able to make a map that reduces this a bit as I'd rather it not pop so much too!

  • @BikingBuddies
    @BikingBuddies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The full system sounds very nice indeed. I know what you mean about baffles in and a balance between noise and obnoxious - especially when meeting others on the lanes. You know my views on shared spaces

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Paul, aye... gotta be respectful of the other users 🙂

  • @giacomogiromini9813
    @giacomogiromini9813 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice comparison 😉 I'm planning to do the same upgrade once the warranty expires. Have you solved the heat issue on the right side by removing the cat ? Also, have you noticed improvements on the low end/fueling with the gabro map ? Thanks !

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙂
      Ahh cool, I never really felt mine was excessively hot before, but it did reduce the heat on the right a little, it seemed to redirect it too, before it was more on my foot/ankle, now the heat is a little higher up and is reduced. The Gabro UpMap transformed the low/mid fuelling, like a different bike, really good... but at the time, the bike was on the original fuelling map from Aprilia, they have since updated the map which I have not tried myself, but heard from others that it was a lot better, but I am very happy with the Gabro UpMap tune.

    • @giacomogiromini9813
      @giacomogiromini9813 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones thank you for such a detailed response ! Mine had the ecu update installed a few weeks ago and the differenze down low Is pretty noticeable. As for the heat on the right side it's not really a problem, it's just not that pleasant at lower speeds or while wearing lighter clothes,these are the only conditions under which it's noticeable. I was questioning myself if i could improve these aspects and your answer was really helpful,thanks a lot 💪

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙂👍@@giacomogiromini9813

  • @davexs
    @davexs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the full system and looks way better than stock

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aye, saves a bit of weight too!

  • @robertrscott
    @robertrscott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The full exhaust definitely surprised me as I thought it would be too loud per last video. You were right it's not too bad, granted the spark arrestor is still in the muffler. I think I'll go with the full arrow exhaust for my Tuareg as well. If you want to get rid of the decel popping you can get the evap/canister removal kit along with the sas valve removal kit with block off plates. It's my understanding that if you do those mods along with modding the airbox you'll be fully derestricted (@ both ends!), that's the route I'm going with mine. Thanks and great video again!

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Robert, I've spoken to the tuner who created the UpMap ECU flash, he is looking into an update to the map which will hopefully reduce or eliminate the popping. Cheers mate, appreciate it 🙂

    • @ChrisSauer-oe5ve
      @ChrisSauer-oe5ve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ⁠@@HippoDronesDid the UpMap guy fix the popping?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi @@ChrisSauer-oe5ve soz, I still have not gotten round to updating the fuel map. There is an update, I've just not tried it yet.

    • @ChrisSauer-oe5ve
      @ChrisSauer-oe5ve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HippoDrones Ok, please keep us updated on that, I am very interested 👍 Me personally I don’t like decell popping, makes me cringe thinking bike is lean. 🥴 Would like to squeeze another few hp out if possible 💪
      Like a bike that’s over powered, for hills & 2 up, rather then ringing is neck off.

  • @peterkiernan821
    @peterkiernan821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!! Full system sounds great! My only wish is that you did a baffle out version. I know you don’t want that for yourself but would have been interesting. Keep up the good work

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Peter. I did mean to but totally forgot to do so.

    • @economicalrides
      @economicalrides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought that they all sounded rather lovely but the Arrow system definitely adds something without any apparent downside 👍
      Good work there H-D 👍
      Cheers 🥃
      ER

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@economicalrides Cheers ER 🙂

    • @angrytuareg4344
      @angrytuareg4344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones would love that update mate baffle out !

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angrytuareg4344 ill try tag it onto another video, or will take it out for a spin with the cameras

  • @BigDaveTALKS
    @BigDaveTALKS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that was awesome. I had to wait till I got home so I could listen on my computer with surround and it was worth it, great job. That really would be a great second street bike and much easier to get than a T7, plus I think it looks way cooler. I am still trying to make my mind up on the next one.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Dave :-)
      I was chatting to my dealership yesterday about the bike, he mentioned that the bike was getting a bad rep from the American owners... because they all service the bikes themselves, they don't get all the electronic firmware updates etc and have been complaining about stuff that would be easy fixes for dealerships to sort. I love the bike, but I'd not buy any bike that I couldn't easily get to a dealership that I trusted. I feel lucky to have one.

    • @BigDaveTALKS
      @BigDaveTALKS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones I can understand that. My AT actually required a firmware update. I think some people just don't get that all this technology is like any computer, it will need an update from time to time. I have to deal with it at work so I actually knew to ask about it and sure enough, my buddy who works there showed me how to do the updates myself. Easy peeze. I totally agree though, that was one of the main reasons I got rid of the Ducati, only 2 dealers in my area and the closest is 50 miles. The Aprilia Dealership is about 15 miles and 5 dealerships in Texas.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigDaveTALKS 15 miles is close 👌

  • @dcryder9736
    @dcryder9736 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great series on the exhaust 👍 any noticable difference in the heat without the cat?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hiya, it seems to reduce the heat slightly, but it also moves it further up higher, so you notice it on your knee rather than foot/ankle. I never found the heat excessive on mine, but it was very noticeable prior.

  • @Land-Shark
    @Land-Shark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice rumble to it now, and it sounds very good! :)

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye, it is a lot deeper now, but not overly loud 👍

    • @Land-Shark
      @Land-Shark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones I didn't want to sound like a jerk, but it sounds a lot like the Africa Twin now. Nice rumble, not too loud, but opens up when you twist the throttle. :)

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Land-Shark the AT is a cracking bike 👍

  • @DeweyRides
    @DeweyRides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the over run pops with the arrow fitting. I'm surprised how big a difference the full system made vs just the silencer.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do too, although I wonder if it would get tiring on longer rides. It is a lot deeper now, which I like... and also like that it isn't overly loud too! :-)

    • @DeweyRides
      @DeweyRides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones - Ya. I think the same way. I put a Leo Vince on my DR so I could get better sound and low weight without it being loud. I don't want to annoy people or scare horses when I'm out riding.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DeweyRides Yup, same... and we get a lot of horses out and about!

  • @SP-xd8gs
    @SP-xd8gs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the same set up and tune its too loud for an off road bike I prefer the stock can TBH, im going to run the stock can with the decat and see how that sounds, also I like how the stock can made the induction noise shine, with the full system thats all blurred now, well see

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it too loud to start with as well, but it has settled down after some miles, it is still loud, but I don't ride the trails fast, so my revs are generally pretty low which helps keep the noise down.

    • @SP-xd8gs
      @SP-xd8gs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones how many miles did it take to settle down

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SP-xd8gs I guess a tank of fuel... maybe I just went deaf though 🤣

    • @SP-xd8gs
      @SP-xd8gs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones haaaa

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      :-D

  • @RiseRyder
    @RiseRyder ปีที่แล้ว +1

    does the exhaust overpower the induction noise? just curious because the induction sounds sooo good.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not at all, you can just hear the exhaust now once the wind overpowers the induction noise! 🙂

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought that they all sounded rather lovely but the Arrow system definitely adds something without any apparent downside 👍
    Good work there H-D 👍
    Cheers 🥃
    ER

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the sound of the stock bike, but def prefer the deeper sound of the Arrow, ty for checking it out ER :-)

  • @ozbiker5311
    @ozbiker5311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from OZ
    Did the upmap make it more responsive down low and give it more torque down low
    that's where I find they really lacks power

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey up 🙂👍
      Aye, torque improvement throughout the rev range, with significant gains low and mid. Feels like a different bike and is silky smooth low down now too and the stutter the engine had at 30/40mph steady throttle has gone now too.

    • @ozbiker5311
      @ozbiker5311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones can you send a link to the map you got I tried to find it but couldn't
      thank you in advance
      regards
      Marcio

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ozbiker5311 I'll try sort it when home... office party tonight

  • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
    @Viper6-MotoVlogger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And that’s why I like aftermarket exhausts 😁

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace
    @RRRRefuelRideRace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With the Arrow is quite a bit louder and also deeper. I like it. :) Drop by mate.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 👍
      Yeah, it is quiet a bit deeper, but not offensive 🙂

    • @RRRRefuelRideRace
      @RRRRefuelRideRace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HippoDrones Exactly.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RRRRefuelRideRace 🙂

  • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
    @EpicMotorcycleAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Arrow sounds naughty on the overrun. I like it.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, I have contacted the company that created the map and asked if they can reduce or remove the popping without detrimental effect to the tune as it is a little annoying on longer runs, and I def don't want it popping like that out on the trails with horses about 🙂

    • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
      @EpicMotorcycleAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones yes, that’s a good point about the overrun on the trails.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EpicMotorcycleAdventures 🙂

  • @ozadv
    @ozadv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, excellent video - good idea and well produced.
    I have the same system and black race can, pops on the overrun seem less on mine? but maybe not. They're certainly not annoying and I love the deeper sound and weight savings. The 270° crank twin gives a real V twin like sound - yet not quite as good as my old le mans 😁

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Oz :-)
      Do you have the Gabro Racing UpMap ECU tune on yours? Might explain the differences? I love the deeper sound for sure! :-)

    • @ozadv
      @ozadv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones yes, the Gabro full Arrow system tune via Upmap - which I installed after watching your installation! 😁

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ozadv ahh cool, interesting that you don't have so much popping then! 🙂

  • @MRTPR
    @MRTPR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The stock sounds good but the Arrow sounds better, love the popping. I agree it is nice to hear the bike. 😀

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just hope the popping doesn't get annoying on longer rides

    • @MRTPR
      @MRTPR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones It adds character Mate

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MRTPR haha, maybe... or just wastes fuel! Lol 😁

  • @CaptainCrankyMotovlogger
    @CaptainCrankyMotovlogger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate, well done, prefer the full system, hands down :)

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers David, yeah it is a bit more throaty isn't it! 🙂

  • @jose9427
    @jose9427 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hi how are things! I have a Tuareg and I am undecided on choosing an exhaust pipe. arrow hp corse sp1 mivv I would appreciate it if you could help me, thank you very much and greetings from Spain!

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, good thanks ta 🙂👍
      I've no experience with anything other than my Arrow full system with decat. I love it though, but have remapped the ECU using UpMap

  • @IAmYourReflection
    @IAmYourReflection ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you notice any heat reduction from the decat?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, it also moved the heat a little higher too, away from my ankle.

  • @markfortin8286
    @markfortin8286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like a winner! 👍

  • @petermorrow4310
    @petermorrow4310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you notice any improvement in performance? Great video thanks 👍🏻

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The bottom end throttle response is amazing and it has fixed the stuttering at a constant throttle at 30/40mph

  • @theodorstravels
    @theodorstravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The new sound sure has more chest hair. And the popping comes out too. I call that "sound of money" :P

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, very chest hairy 🤣
      I've actually asked the person who wrote the map for the bike if he can reduce the popping a bit as it is just unburnt fuel

    • @theodorstravels
      @theodorstravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones popping usually comes from lean fuel mix, like with carbs, when you shut the throttle, from high revs. But yes, the cause could be, that the injectors do not shut off completely, but rather act sort of like with anti-lag regime.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theodorstravels it is all wizard magic to me mate! 😀

    • @theodorstravels
      @theodorstravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones the technicalities of it, for me too. Just I have a general idea, and like to sound smart. Pro tip - always make others think you know more :P

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theodorstravels hahaha good advice 😁

  • @gtomcat321
    @gtomcat321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So what we all really want to know is...At any point during the rev range does the bike feel snapper, livelier or have a bit more power?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dan, the low down throttle response is vastly improved and is now smooth as silk, the stutter the bike suffered with at a constant speed around 30/40mph seems to have totally gone. I'm not a fast rider on this bike, so I couldn't say if the top end power was much different, but the throttle response is lovely now, and that is why I swapped out the exhaust and remapped the bike for! 🙂

    • @gtomcat321
      @gtomcat321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones that's great thanks for the feedback. It makes you wonder though - As with a lot of bikes with this common stutter issue why didn't they fix it before putting the bike into production. ON TOP of the purchase price us consumers have to dip deeper into our pockets again to sort all this sh1t that they should have done in the 1st place.
      I fitted a full Arrow system to my KLE500 (only because B&C Express was on my doorstep) & it definitely livened the bike up with cleaner response. It's half the weight of the original exhaust too. Which was a bastard getting in the loft!.
      Have you noticed any weight difference with the new lighter system fitted?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gtomcat321 it is all to do with emissions I think, so their hands are tied with ever tightening laws sadly.
      Not yet, as not dropped the bike, but I doubt it will make a huge difference as it is the cat that is heavy which is low down

  • @nigelwallis467
    @nigelwallis467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Standard one makes weather better lol

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha... indeed... weather has been rubbish since swapping it out! 😁👍🤣

  • @markshirley7639
    @markshirley7639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did the full system make much difference to the performance?

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not really a fast rider on this bike, I have a GSXR for that stuff, so I've not really explored the top end of the rev range that often on the bike. but I can say that with the remap and full system, the bottom end throttle response is silky smooth and the stutter the bike had when holding a constant speed at 30/40mph has completely gone now, and that was the improvements I was really interested in. The bike def feels more perky up the rev range too, but I just don't use it much in that way. Aprilia have released a new map for the bike now though which should help those running the standard exhaust with the throttle issues I was having.

    • @markshirley7639
      @markshirley7639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones I’ve only had mine a few days and tbh find the filing very good , probably being new it has the latest mapping !
      I just don’t want to spoil what it is I’d just like a little more erm brap I suppose .
      Like you this is just my rainy/dirty day bike and so far I think it’s brilliant.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markshirley7639 I'd say give it a while then before spending out on an exhaust

  • @tarmacwarrior_
    @tarmacwarrior_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Full system all day long :)

  • @CalmBiker
    @CalmBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do like the popping 🙂

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I must be getting old then as I'd prefer it not to so much.... the whole point of getting a new map is that it fuels right, and maybe it is as far as racing goes, but I don't think it needs to pop as much. I've chatted to the tuner and he is making an updated map which will address that for me 🙂

    • @CalmBiker
      @CalmBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HippoDrones I'm getting old too. I'm running with the baffle in most of the time nowadays.

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CalmBiker 🙂

  • @Saddlebags73
    @Saddlebags73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many pop bangs 🙂👍🏼

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make for a happy Hippo! :-D

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones 🤣🤣🤣

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Saddlebags73 😀

  • @RRatedCustoms
    @RRatedCustoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙃 Do you have a decibel meter or app? Now I am going to ask your bike a question in its native tongue - "Brrrrrrapppp-p-p-p-p putput put. Vrrrrrrrooommm?"

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do, I probably should have used that in the video lol
      Vroooom vrooom pop pop bang bang!

    • @RRatedCustoms
      @RRatedCustoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoDrones 😁

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RRatedCustoms 😀