Delkevic Slip on Review

[1tinindian]

I can't comment on the collector, as I haven't bought one....YET! But the mufflers of theirs are top quality with a very nice sound.
These are the mid length mufflers offered for the XJR1300.

Leon



1991 Yamaha FJ1200 walk around

[David Allaband]

Thanks for the picture and video! I went ahead and bought one. Should arrive by Wednesday. I'm looking forward to getting this sorted out!

[SkyFive]

Thanks for the picture and video! I went ahead and bought one. Should arrive by Wednesday. I'm looking forward to getting this sorted out!

That's a good looking collector, the heat shields are a nice touch. Be sure to take some pictures and give us a product report when you receive it.

[fj1200d]

Isthere a reason why you went with the FJR1300 exhaust versus the one for the FJ1200 ? Was just curious. Sounds really good though.. Quite with a nice growl to let you know that she isnt a little and means business. I was looking at the 18" stainless. Would like the Carbon, but not interested in paying the extra moola..

I can't comment on the collector, as I haven't bought one....YET! But the mufflers of theirs are top quality with a very nice sound.
These are the mid length mufflers offered for the XJR1300.

Leon



1991 Yamaha FJ1200 walk around

[1tinindian]

Isthere a reason why you went with the FJR1300 exhaust versus the one for the FJ1200 ? Was just curious. Sounds really good though.. Quite with a nice growl to let you know that she isnt a little and means business. I was looking at the 18" stainless. Would like the Carbon, but not interested in paying the extra moola..

I can't comment on the collector, as I haven't bought one....YET! But the mufflers of theirs are top quality with a very nice sound.
These are the mid length mufflers offered for the XJR1300.

Leon



1991 Yamaha FJ1200 walk around

At the time I was looking at them, they didn't have any listed for the FJ1200.
They added FJs after I had these installed.
I doubt they are any differents between the two.
Mine do tuck in pretty tight and I do have some slight rub marks on the inside of the mufflers from contact with the axle ends.

Leon

[fj1200d]

Ok, sorry I haven't replied for a bit. I have been busy with some other things while the weather has been crappy.

I received the exhaust and am having problems fitting it properly to the bike. I got mine off of Ebay new. The guy is really nice and offered to do a refund, knock money off, or try to have something made that WILL work. I opted for the latter.
At his request I took many pics of how the exhaust fit on the bike. He also told me that it was fitted for an XJR and didnt think they would have any problems. They are now reworking the fitment, especially the mid pipe. So if anyone is thinking of ordering this exhaust, hold off.. Correct fitment is in the works.
It fits but not without being stressed.. The mid pipe is all the way against the collector. The exhaust bracket just barely makes it and as stated in a previous post by Leon that it will rub against the frame.
I have high confidence that they are going to help me make this work and use it for a model for future development. I was already sent some new brackets that I am going to try out tomorrow.
I will try to keep everyone informed on updates and when they have them available. This is for my '92 FJ.

[ribbert]

I fitted my Delkevics last weekend having bought them on ebay only a couple of months old. The seller had mid pipes made up which came with the purchase and while they fitted perfectly, I didn't like where they sat. The answer ended up being swapping the original mid pipes L to R and making a short hanger from the mount (lowers the mounting point about 20mm)  Not stressed, nice angle, looks good but won't allow centre stand to return far enough. Short term, I have removed the stand and will, at some point, get new mid pipes made. Because it only stops the stand retracting far enough and the mounting points are very accessable, I have found it takes about 30 secs to put the stand in position (no spring) slide the bolts through(no nuts) and use it in the garage. Not that much of an inconvenience.

Depending on the angle, you may need to mount them on the OUTSIDE of the mounting bracket so they clear the axle bolt.
Handle with care, I don't believe the casing is very thick and may dent easily.
You'll love it when you get them fitted, they sound fantastic!
I'll be keen to see what you come up with for a proper fix.
Noel ('93)

[Pat Conlon]

Hello good folks, I know this is a old topic, but I thought I would check in to see the status of the Delkevic slip ons.

I have a '93 I'm thinking about adding these slip on too... I like the mid length style Leon used.

Based on what was discussed here, any current recommendations?

[fuel80guy]

I have these slip on and love the look and sound of them.
The do get a bit of spot rust from moisture on them but they do sound sweet.

[ribbert]

These are one of the the things that I bought for the FJ that I'm 100% happy with. I briefly flirted with the idea of a 4 into 1 but I actually prefer the look of the Delkevics and like the sound so much I dismissed it as fast as I thought of it, I think the look suits the FJ's and I don't care about weight savings, it's not a racing bike and it's down low anyway.



As for durability, mine probably have well over 60,000 kms on them and look like new. They took a few thousands Km's to break in but once they had, the note has remained constant with no deterioration or evidence of repacking  required.

I ran them with the baffles out for a couple of years then decided they were a bit loud and have now had the baffles in for a few years and like the sound.

I polish them lightly every month or so with Autosol. Once a year I remove them and give them a good going over on the rag wheel.

These shots were taken about 6 mths ago on a trip so they were not even particularly clean or recently polished.






Yes, I am very happy with them and think the quality exceeds expectations for the relatively cheap price. They are well built, have lasted well and I expect many more years from them.

[axiom-r]

I have the full system with Trioval Mufflers 18" long.   I love it.  The sound gets better with miles and mine came with "silencer tube" inserts for running quiet.....  Highly recommend Delkavic.

Tim

[Pat Conlon]

Thanks For the tip on the rust spots Rob.
Noel, That is a beautiful bike!  Kudos. It shows real dedication. It's hard to tell from your picts, do you have the round or oval cans?
How did you work out the clearance with the axle? Any changes needed?

Hey Tim, good to hear from you... I was thinking of the tri oval shape but seeing where the hanger bracket and clamp is, in relation to the can, 18" is a long cantilever. Yes, I know I can fab up an extension bracket.
I like Leon's choice on the mid length ~14" can (?)
Hope you can make it up to the Coleville for our WCR in the Sierra's this June. You've been missed!

[X-Ray]

Mmmm, I have been looking at the Delkovics on eBay, and they are not expensive I think for the quality you get. With my project '92 with standard Fj mufflers, I was thinking I can donate my reskinned  Staintune mufflers to it, and get myself some nice new Delkovics 

We'll see how much I spend on the project bike first though, ..... yours simply look brilliant Noel

[Pat Conlon]

Ray, yep, I especially like Noel's front brakes....

[movenon]

I especially like Noel's front brakes....

      It is a beautiful bike. Love that color combo.
George