Motorcycle Exhaust Options
Your motorcycle is more than just an efficient way to get around: it makes every ride an adventure! But there are a number of ways to upgrade your motorcycle, whether you’re doing it for aesthetics or to help it better fit your riding style, and one of the best parts to start with is the exhaust system. We here at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson know how important it is for your bike to match you, so we’ve put together some information on upgrading your motorcycle exhaust. To learn more, or to see the motorcycles and parts we have for sale, contact our store in Eugene, Oregon, today!
Why Change The Exhaust
Performance
Your motorcycle’s exhaust system plays an integral part in how the bike runs and can impact the performance in a few different ways. For one, an aftermarket upgrade can seriously reduce the overall weight of your motorcycle. A lightweight exhaust unit with a single short muffler can shave off almost 20 pounds, depending on your make and model! That will improve your engine’s performance and the bike’s overall handling.
A new exhaust system can also improve both horsepower and torque. That can sound strange, since the pipes just carry away waste created during the engine cycles, but a new exhaust can totally change how well your engine works. If the bike deals with waste more efficiently, it can pull in more fresh air, which in turn improves your engine’s combustion reaction and horsepower!
Style
Not all upgrades have to be deep. Sometimes it’s just a simple aesthetic change. If you don’t have options for customizing the bike’s exhaust system’s looks during the purchase process, there are plenty of aftermarket options for different builds, styles, and paint jobs.
Narrowing Down Options
When you first start your search for a way to improve your motorcycle’s exhaust system, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all your options. You should try to narrow down your search by focusing on the options that best suit your purposes. Like we mentioned above, the two main reasons are for aesthetics or improved performance. If all you want is a new look and a deeper rumble, there are slip-ons that can give you what you need for a reasonable price point. More in-depth changes, however, may require the replacement of the entire system, or at least a number of the parts.
Even once you have the right upgrades lined up, it can be a serious hassle to try and install them yourself. Some of the changes can require impressive technical skills, and if you aren’t comfortable with delving into them, feel free to contact us at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson. Our maintenance technicians will turn your motorcycle into the beast you’ve always wanted, and we also have a wide selection of motorcycles and parts to choose from. We proudly serve the people of Albany and Corvallis, Oregon—let us serve you today!