Moofed wrote on 03/22/10 at 07:45:46:I think Diamond Jim put his towards the front of the pipe. I don't recall the reasoning behind it though.
My son and I just picked up Diamond Jim's (Russ) bike this weekend.
This was my sons purchase. 2006 S40 with just 2300+ miles. Looks and runs better than a brand new stock bike. Dyno test confirmed 33 hp with 36 lb torque.
It is a strickingly beautiful bike and for my taste is
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SAVAGE or S40 I have ever seen. The lines of the bike flow like a piece of art and is exceptional in its look of simplicity. Every mod done is with virtual perfection; totally professional quality. It does have a straight pipe but it is a bit longer than most which adds volume to the pipe (ie muffler volume) and it also has a baffle in the end of the pipe. The baffle design chosen was done so after numerous tests for the right sound and performance. I do not know the exact form of the baffle but I am sure he would be happy to bring it up for folks to see. The sound of the exhaust is just right. It is low, mellow and strong without any harshness at all. It does not backfire, hesitate or surge. Jetting/tuning are spot on.
This was the first time Jim and I met face to face but we have known each other here for a couple years at least I believe.
You can not meet a nicer guy. He was most gracious and generous with assorted parts not on the bike or even from a LS650...just extra stuff.
We had a great visit with him while loading the bike, maybe 2-3 hours is all we had, but it was time well spent.
Thank you Russ.
My son is in his garage today with Mcguires polish/wax & chrome cleaner to clean it up from the torrential rain we went through on the way home last night.