Thought I would add an update and some general observations having put around 2000 miles on my Veek on a tour last month. It was certainly a time to test out the Delkavic system and any issues that may have surfaced.
Pleased to say there were none. (not that I expected any) The bike performed impeccably equally capable of few motorway blasts and the mountain passes and great on those empty French country roads. You will be aware from my previous posts that I am running with the baffle in (would not consider removing it).
I tour with ear plugs and no issues with noise. My touring partner who was on a T Bird would hear it ‘bark’ when I opened it up to pass slow moving vehicles, but not something I was aware of sitting on top of it. The throttle response was so good that at say 70mpg in 6th at just under 4K revs a slight twist and ‘off it would go’ past anything in a blink of an eye. I did not recall my Bike being like that last year, but who knows. I guess really need to ride a stock one back to back. The Dyno chart I put on this thread a while back shows the figures and the torque line FWIW, but they do equate to a really good ride. When you consider the readings are at the back wheel and not the crank you see how good they are.
I was also really impressed by the excellent MPG figures and always ‘brimming’ the tank and working it out, the worst MPG per tank came in at 52.7 and the best 61.8 (10 fill ups). It has not been detrimental to the bike at all having this mod done.
I see that some forum members are experimenting with a decat pipe and stock Can, and not using either a Dynojet PCFC or PC ‘V’. I look forward to hearing how you get on without a Power commander device.
The Pipe itself still looks great and the stainless mirror finish (320mm Tri oval) has not discoloured at all. The decat link pipes have changed a bit but out of sight under the bike. Nothing blowing or falling off.
I note the have the decat link pipes now in ebay.
Also add that I have the Suzuki center stand and everything fits underneath as it should !