OTR single can - .: XT660.com

Jaume · # 1 01-02-09, 00:28

Dear all.

I am Jaume from Barcelona. 50 y.old. I have owned 11 bikes, most of them trail bikes : 3 xt r, 2 honda xr600, 1 xrv 750 AT.

My best adventure: 1996 Rally Granada-Dakar. (Reached Dakar beach)..

My Last bike. TENE 08. Excellent bike. Just complain about stock exhaust: underperforms engine potential....

Question: have somebody already installed single can from OTR?. I like it. however I am reluctant to believe in such an extraordinary performance improvement ( according to OTR graphics...) .

ARROW and Akra, very well reputed trade marks do not get such a good results...(just compare graphics...)

Thanks for your comments and congratulations for the high quality forum..
Note: I will post soon pics of my bike and all my Mod....
Regards.
Jaume from Barcelona.

Molgan · # 2 01-02-09, 02:36

Hello and welcome, looking forward to the pictures! =)

Peatbog · # 3 01-02-09, 15:42

Am i the only one who thinks the OTR single can conversion looks bloody awful? it looks totally wrong, like it was butchered on by some backyard redneck. or is it just me?

josephau · # 4 01-02-09, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Peatbog

Am i the only one who thinks the OTR single can conversion looks bloody awful? it looks totally wrong, like it was butchered on by some backyard redneck. or is it just me?

I saw it in flesh and compared it with the OEM in weight. It weighs much less of course than OEM and it looks well-made. However, when it's on the bike, I totally agree that it looks out of place, the connector pipe is just not in the same line with the back of the bike. I think OTR just uses the same connector pipe as it has for the R or X version, and it didn't bother to redesign a special one for the Z, IMHO. It's too bad; otherwise, it would look quite decent.

tripletom · # 5 02-02-09, 10:55

I'd be interested in how loud it is with a single silencer on there. I have a pair of microns from a Firestorm to fit at some point now the tig welder has arrived (yay!!!) and I tried a single one on yesterday, it was waaaaaay to loud, and I like loud bikes. Guess I'll be making them fit as a pair.

josephau · # 6 19-02-09, 19:22

If I compare the look of all the available pipes for the Tenere ( http://www.off-the-road.de/xt660_ten...ldaempfer.html), the connector pipe section just lines up awkwardly - or not lined up at all - with the rear end of the bike frame; hence, the whole exhaust system looks out of place. The only ones that look best, again just the looks, are the stock and the GPR, both of which are essentially hugging the line of the rear end of the bike. Just an observation and IMHO.

JMo · # 7 27-07-09, 23:54

I have just got a special custom version of the OTR pipe for my rally bike (see thread: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=10925&page=6) which is approx 100mm shorter than their standard one, and no cat.

Because it is shorter, it tucks up very neatly against the frame, and will mount directly to the subframe, although this may not work with the standard rear tail-light unit of course.

It is very well made, however it is also VERY loud, so I will be adding the dB killer - for scrutineering at least x

josephau · # 8 28-07-09, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo

I have just got a special custom version of the OTR pipe for my rally bike (see thread: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=10925&page=6) which is approx 100mm shorter than their standard one, and no cat.

Because it is shorter, it tucks up very neatly against the frame, and will mount directly to the subframe, although this may not work with the standard rear tail-light unit of course.

It is very well made, however it is also VERY loud, so I will be adding the dB killer - for scrutineering at least x

If you don't mind my asking, what positive points you see in OTR single can which costs way more than say x-racing single can?

JMo · # 9 28-07-09, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by josephau

If you don't mind my asking, what positive points you see in OTR single can which costs way more than say x-racing single can?

Hi Jo' - I'm not familiar with the X-Racing can (quick google) ok, now I am: http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqYA5Y9

(said in a Neo "whoa - I know kung fu!" stylee)

I haven't seen the X-racing one in the metal, but looking at the photos in the link above, I'd say the OTR looks (is) much better made, especially in titanium x

In fact he logo on the X-Racing can is enough to make me stump up the extra cash!

That said, objectively, there isn't much of a difference if you compare it to the standard length OTR can - although the mounting position of the X-Racing can looks to be even more out of line/place? I'm not sure about the X-Racing mounting bracket either - looks a bit of an afterthought?

On the plus side, I guess if you intend to run luggage as well, then it looks like the X-Racing pipe still allows the original pannier frame locations to be used? And the boxes will cover up the nasty logo and shiny stainless steel straps x

Ok, so I'm a tart (and a snob) when it comes to stuff like that - but the bottom line is I went for the OTR can as a) they would customise it to my specification (shorter, no cat) and b) I'm getting my front suspension through OTR too, and trust that their exhaust will perform the way they discribe...

(oh, and c) I wasn't aware there was an alternative until you mentioned X-Racing! x)

xxx

josephau · # 10 28-07-09, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo

Hi Jo' - I'm not familiar with the X-Racing can (quick google) ok, now I am: http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqYA5Y9

(said in a Neo "whoa - I know kung fu!" stylee)

I haven't seen the X-racing one in the metal, but looking at the photos in the link above, I'd say the OTR looks (is) much better made, especially in titanium x

In fact he logo on the X-Racing can is enough to make me stump up the extra cash!

That said, objectively, there isn't much of a difference if you compare it to the standard length OTR can - although the mounting position of the X-Racing can looks to be even more out of line/place? I'm not sure about the X-Racing mounting bracket either - looks a bit of an afterthought?

On the plus side, I guess if you intend to run luggage as well, then it looks like the X-Racing pipe still allows the original pannier frame locations to be used? And the boxes will cover up the nasty logo and shiny stainless steel straps x

Ok, so I'm a tart (and a snob) when it comes to stuff like that - but the bottom line is I went for the OTR can as a) they would customise it to my specification (shorter, no cat) and b) I'm getting my front suspension through OTR too, and trust that their exhaust will perform the way they discribe...

(oh, and c) I wasn't aware there was an alternative until you mentioned X-Racing! x)

xxx

Thanks JMo. Here it is with more discussions: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=10953

I actually was at OTR last October and had their single can tried on to see if my stock pannier rack would fit, it seemed so. I also personally hand-lifted both stock and OTR's cans, and the OTR's is significantly lighter, though I don't know by how much. Yet, if I recall correctly, it was initially priced in the area of EUR 600, but suddenly they upped it by a third, and I don't know why. But all in all, you are right, it's really well made, and it sounds awesome. As to the x-racing, I can only judge by the picture and I don't know what it sounds like (though I heard on youtube on different bikes, not too impressive mind you).

I am still on the fence as a) I want single can, and b) there are only these two available. Also, I am unsure of how gas consumption increase would alter the tank mileage.
Good luck with your mods, and keep the info and pics coming.

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