Yet another interesting day today !
About a month ago, since I got my Multistrada (MTS), I've been whining about the bike being "too quiet". At times, I did lose a bit of enthusiasm riding it..haha.
Today, after quite a long wait, I've installed MIVV Souno exhaust and decat pipe on my MTS.
I got it for MYR3500. I would have chosen for a Termignoni full system exhaust but I was shone away by its looks and price, MYR9,600. Did you just fall off your seat ??
Before I decided on the MIVV pipes, I imagined the bike to have a loud exhaust with "amplified" bass and gives a rather solid sound as you roll up the throttle and of course, suits my tight budget. And yes, MIVV pipe it is ! Some say, I could have gotten the Akrapovic (Akra) or even a Leo Vince (LV). To my personal opinion, Akra lacks the bass sound that I'm looking for while LV, I reckon, fits better with a superbike and not on a touring bike. Anyhow, different people, different perception.
So, today, the mission was to install my MIVV system + BMC Air Filter + NGK Irridium spark plugs.
We started out with installing the air filter. There's no particular reason on why I chose BMC. Its just that, I was thinking of using something different other than the usual K&N or MWR. Did a little bit of "research" on BMC air filter for MTS, but being not so technical myself, I concluded that it's just another performance air filter. Do not complicate life more than it's already has..hahaha.
We had to take out the fairings and I have engine guards that made it more challenging. The air filter slot is right underneath the fuel tank.
Next was the spark plugs. The all-new 2013 MTS has a twin spark engine. Means, the V-twin Testratretta engine has two spark plugs on each piston. This should give a smoother ride at low RPM, apart from making it a little bit more power than the previous years' models. However, and to my disappointment, the Irridium plugs I bought were not the right size! The size for the standard plugs was 14 and I bought size 16 plugs. Aaarrgh! Thus, we had to forgo the intention.
Now, the highlight of the day, MIVV pipes. A few friends told me that, when I take out the stock exhaust, I will shed a little bit of the bike's weight. Yes, they were right! We estimated the weight of the stock exhaust is about 5-8kg, at least! I know...it's not significant, but hey, that's pretty heavy!
It took us about an hour plus to complete the exhaust. But it was worth the wait. Now the MTS is ready to roam the streets with a roaring sound. The sound that I have imagined. A good investment, I'd say. I still have my DB Killer (muffling the sound) on though and yet it makes quite a sound. Although, there is something whispering in my ears saying that "it could be louder". I'm thinking to take off the DB Killer and see how it goes.
All-in-all, the mission was partly unsuccessful as we didn't manage to change the spark plugs to irridium plugs. Hence, it does not complete the "Stage 1 Mod". Am checking with my supplier if I can swap with the right ones. As for now, lets roar !!
