In response to randyradio's post just above:
I originally posted regarding the EMGO 26 incher to a
Rubber Side Down thread called 'Exhaust help', but that got moderator-pushed to
The Cafe because of strong feelings expressed one way or the other regarding exhaust noise.
So, I'll say
with caution that I find the EMGO 26" Universal Megaphone a definite improvement regarding the quality and quantity of sound emitted. I find the exhaust note to be deeper and less intense. Important to me is that my neighbors are appreciative of the change from the original kit muffler.
Another big plus to me is that the Universal Megaphone muffler has a mechanical baffle design that is not almost-straight-through as with the original Shorty. The baffle is not removable. This means no messy fiberglass re-packing is necessary or even possible. This means less maintenance and therefore more riding (7K miles on the kit, 24K on the bike).