Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R

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Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
05/21/12 3:29 PM

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Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
05/29/12 7:07 AM

Hi there,

I am fitting my new Yoshi R55 to my bike on Friday, and will let you know how it sounds and looks.
I am absolutely in love with the look of this pipe. Will be fitting a BAZZAZ with speedshifter in August.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/30/12 7:59 PM

Finally how do you like the Yoshimura R-55? Was kind of sound it make? Is it good quality and easy fitting?

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ZX14MAN64

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/30/12 8:11 PM

I almost bought that system. I think the muffler design fits the bike's look so well.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/30/12 11:17 PM

Love it.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/31/12 9:32 AM

Hi All, have this pipe on my bike now for 3 months. It makes beautiful sound, awesome power, and is the best looking pipe out there.
I am fitting an HM shifter to the bike. Job will be done by Friday, and I can then comment on the speedshifter.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/31/12 10:23 AM

anybody else think porportion wise, thats just a little too small looking??

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/31/12 2:48 PM

not partial to the look,but function over form,I like my Hindle better

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/31/12 3:41 PM

Got a set of SS Yosh R77's NIB, never installed for sale for a 12 ZX14R. Factory box and all install parts for cheap over in the for sale section.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/31/12 5:58 PM

anybody else think porportion wise, thats just a little too small looking??

I'm not a big fan either. Also I don't like "polished" pipes on sportbikes, unless they are short like the Alien Head or Street Meg. Love darryle's exhaust but then again I love mine too:

2006 Ebony Black ZX14, Flies gone, Power Commander V, Brock's CT-Single, Brock's Street/Race Map, Schintz Racing Flash, Brisk Racing Spark Plugs, BST Wheels with World Bearing Ceramic Bearings, Scott Rotary Steering damper, Ohlins KA544 shock, FPK Ohlins kit, Brembo GP4 RX Calipers, Brembo RCS 16, Brembo RCS 19 with no Drag Half Lever, Spielger Front and Rear Brake Lines, Braketech Axis Cobra Front Rotors, Galfer Rear Wave Rotor, Shorai LFX21A6 battery, Sato Racing frame sliders, Zero Gravity Racing Screen/MRA double bubble Racing Screen, Rizoma universal lux billet grip, Rizoma Next Fluid tanks, Rizoma Swing Arm Spools, Pro-Bolt tasty Nuts, Gilles rearsets, Sargeant seat, Geelong small tank protector, Geelong Hugger, Bike master magnetic oil drain plug, vortex gas cap, cox radiator guard, Xenon HI's and Low's.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/31/12 7:27 PM

"anybody else think porportion wise, thats just a little too small looking??"

I think its due to us being used to the big ol honkin' stock cans. ANY pipe will look too small after having those pumpkin chunkers burnt in your memory.

I imagine after putting on my Brock's dual CTs, they'll look undersized for a while too, after just coming off the massive stock cans.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
11/01/12 8:06 AM

anybody else think porportion wise, thats just a little too small looking??

Not at all ... A very distinctive looking can

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/10/13 9:34 AM

I have these pipes and love them, do you think a power commander is needed?

Thanks

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/10/13 9:53 AM

You will get more power if you use an power commander and have it tuned.

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/10/13 1:18 PM

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/10/13 1:40 PM

The Yosh looks sick on your green monster ! How do you like that Baxley ? I just got one a couple of weeks ago, come in real handy, especially when no one is around to help me ....

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/11/13 4:41 AM

Brotha I love it. I need her as wrenching on a bike (especially a stretched one) while on a kick stand is just asking for trouble. Whot!!!
Cara, how you doing Bruz?

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/11/13 7:49 AM

That is actually a good looking Yosh! Darryle I still need a sound clip of that Hindle!

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/12/13 2:55 PM

I like the to 2 can look vs the single side.....my self, but its ur bike and I do like the chrome look!

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Wolfman

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
10/13/13 1:23 AM

Cjuni
Thanks bro its not for everyone but I love it!!! Dualies all the way tooo bro!

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
12/14/22 11:14 AM

Guys does anyone have dyno results with the R55 full system? How does the sound compare to other pipes (or Two Bros slip-ons)?

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RE: Yoshimura R-55 Exhaust for 2012 ZX-14R
12/16/22 3:51 PM

I have an R77 full system, CF. It sounds...like God's trumpets. Yosh has always been known for their exhaust note tuning.

As far as power, honestly you'll probably gain more acceleration from dumping the weight of the stock exhaust/dual system than picking up 8-10 "dyno" horsepower.

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