I meant to comment on your first video about how I thought the mic was probably a issue. I have a high compression and cammed out Harley that sounds wicked in person but if I video it on my phone or something it sounds like a stock 4 wheeler almost. Literally 100% misses the sound the bike produces and I figured in your first video that was the case at least a little bit.
Thx, good comment! Yeah, been my experience too. Seems to be off one way, or the other. Blows the mic out and sounds too loud, or doesn't and sounds like a scooter. I would say the true sound, is somewhere in the middle of Part 1 and 2. IDK, hard to explain. But, definitely not loud--and a much improved sound over stock. Part 2 is closer to IRL.
Stuffed a rag in down past the drilling area, and used some rare earth magnets too. That did the trick for me. I think one could unbolt it & do it on the work bench tip-down to be 100% sure. Not sure about the airy question. Just ask yourself if you're happy with stock sound. If so, leave it alone. Give it a few years. OEM mufflers will start popping up on eBay for cheap. Mod a used one! I think it sounds much better than stock. Can't blame anyone for not wanting to chop on a new muffler. I would've left the Africa Twin muffler I had on it if it would've fit with my pannier racks....
How did you end up mounting and wiring your Garmin GPS? I picked up my DE a few days ago and am wondering what are some good mount options and routing for the wires for my GPS.
Check it out here: www.stromtrooper.com/threads/dl800-auxiliary-power-socket-location-and-switched-power-source.442856/ Power socket in front for OEM heated-grip accessory relay, and an AMZ Garmin Zumo mount-bracket for 10mm bar.
Agree, thought the same.... I like this setup. inexpensive for the OEM touring screen and Puig visor--and it is adjustable! I am 6'2" or so, and can see over it in full-tall setting. Put it down when under 45 or so, or on-trails and whatnot. Works great for me. FWIW--I ordered this setup long before Puig and Givi had windshields available, so check them out as well as the Suzuki touring screen.
I think it sounds great.
Thank you
Definitely cleaner audio on this one. Nice work!
I meant to comment on your first video about how I thought the mic was probably a issue. I have a high compression and cammed out Harley that sounds wicked in person but if I video it on my phone or something it sounds like a stock 4 wheeler almost. Literally 100% misses the sound the bike produces and I figured in your first video that was the case at least a little bit.
Thx, good comment! Yeah, been my experience too. Seems to be off one way, or the other. Blows the mic out and sounds too loud, or doesn't and sounds like a scooter. I would say the true sound, is somewhere in the middle of Part 1 and 2. IDK, hard to explain. But, definitely not loud--and a much improved sound over stock. Part 2 is closer to IRL.
Hi! I am very tampted to try ot on my 800DE. Do you have any objections after all this time? How its working out?
I commented in your first video as well . How did you deal with the metal shavings . As well does it sound less "airy" then the first video ?
Stuffed a rag in down past the drilling area, and used some rare earth magnets too. That did the trick for me. I think one could unbolt it & do it on the work bench tip-down to be 100% sure. Not sure about the airy question. Just ask yourself if you're happy with stock sound. If so, leave it alone. Give it a few years. OEM mufflers will start popping up on eBay for cheap. Mod a used one! I think it sounds much better than stock. Can't blame anyone for not wanting to chop on a new muffler. I would've left the Africa Twin muffler I had on it if it would've fit with my pannier racks....
How did you end up mounting and wiring your Garmin GPS? I picked up my DE a few days ago and am wondering what are some good mount options and routing for the wires for my GPS.
Check it out here: www.stromtrooper.com/threads/dl800-auxiliary-power-socket-location-and-switched-power-source.442856/
Power socket in front for OEM heated-grip accessory relay, and an AMZ Garmin Zumo mount-bracket for 10mm bar.
Thank you much!! @@northadventuressouth
How is the tall windscreen with the deflector working for you? The stock windscreen is nearly useless
Agree, thought the same.... I like this setup. inexpensive for the OEM touring screen and Puig visor--and it is adjustable! I am 6'2" or so, and can see over it in full-tall setting. Put it down when under 45 or so, or on-trails and whatnot. Works great for me.
FWIW--I ordered this setup long before Puig and Givi had windshields available, so check them out as well as the Suzuki touring screen.