I am about to buy a set of Staintunes for the '07. Where is the best place to buy them from?
I've seen the price range go from $980 - $1,099.00. I've come to grips with that, I just want
to place my order with a "Stocking" dealer who can ship quickly.
[image: View Post]vfrscott, on 26 February 2010 - 01:33 PM, said:
I am about to buy a set of Staintunes for the '07. Where is the best place to buy them from?
I've seen the price range go from $980 - $1,099.00. I've come to grips with that, I just want
to place my order with a "Stocking" dealer who can ship quickly.
This is who I went through for mine. I had a good customer service experience (shipped same day) and the pricing seemed pretty decent (at least for my 4th gen).
Those look great, checksix. I better get my debit card out. I checked with Calmoto today. I'll probably be ordering next week.. Thanks. By the way, how do you like the sound? Stupid question, right!
They sound really good, of course. The nice thing is that you can leave the inserts in, or remove them, to adjust the dB's to your particular taste. Most take them out http://www.vfrdiscus...tyle_emoticons/default/smile.gif
[image: View Post]checksix, on 26 February 2010 - 10:05 PM, said:
They sound really good, of course. The nice thing is that you can leave the inserts in, or remove them, to adjust the dB's to your particular taste. Most take them out http://www.vfrdiscus...tyle_emoticons/default/smile.gif
I've got a sneaking suspicion that I'll be taking them out :fing02:
I ordered mine from Motor Sports Network out of Cali. this past Wednesday. This is copied directly from the email he sent me...
Thank you for your order.
There is one pipe in stock in the US and you will get it.
This should ship out by UPS ground later today.
Thanks,
Bill
MN
I don't know how true it is, or if he was just trying to make me feel good about giving him my arm and leg for an exhaust set up. The pricing was right on par with most vendors, 989+15 or so for shipping. UPS says they will be here this Wednesday, can't wait!
PS. DO NOT order from exoticsportbike.com. The absolute WORST customer service I have ever experienced, and I have done A LOT of online shopping in my life.
I read all the posts about searching for lower pricing and deals and have an answer. Before I give this answer, let me preface by saying: I do not work for any dealer and never have. I have never worked in the industry at all.
Cultivate a real relationship with your LOCAL DEALER. When this is done, it will happen. You will get the lowest pricing and best service from them, on STAINTUNE, OEM, tires...everything.
It works! Most mail order companies are local dealers, including the local dealer I have a great relationship with.
[image: View Post]VeryFineRide, on 27 February 2010 - 07:36 AM, said:
I ordered mine from Motor Sports Network out of Cali. this past Wednesday. This is copied directly from the email he sent me...
Thank you for your order.
There is one pipe in stock in the US and you will get it.
This should ship out by UPS ground later today.
Thanks,
Bill
MN
I don't know how true it is, or if he was just trying to make me feel good about giving him my arm and leg for an exhaust set up. The pricing was right on par with most vendors, 989+15 or so for shipping. UPS says they will be here this Wednesday, can't wait!
PS. DO NOT order from exoticsportbike.com. The absolute WORST customer service I have ever experienced, and I have done A LOT of online shopping in my life.
You are correct. It is going to take me 4 weeks to get mine> :goofy:
Oh well, something to look forward to.
[image: View Post]vfrscott, on 27 February 2010 - 03:31 PM, said:
[image: View Post]VeryFineRide, on 27 February 2010 - 07:36 AM, said:
I ordered mine from Motor Sports Network out of Cali. this past Wednesday. This is copied directly from the email he sent me...
Thank you for your order.
There is one pipe in stock in the US and you will get it.
This should ship out by UPS ground later today.
Thanks,
Bill
MN
I don't know how true it is, or if he was just trying to make me feel good about giving him my arm and leg for an exhaust set up. The pricing was right on par with most vendors, 989+15 or so for shipping. UPS says they will be here this Wednesday, can't wait!
PS. DO NOT order from exoticsportbike.com. The absolute WORST customer service I have ever experienced, and I have done A LOT of online shopping in my life.
You are correct. It is going to take me 4 weeks to get mine> :goofy:
Oh well, something to look forward to.
You're sh*ting me?! I actually got they last one in the country? Wow, sorry man, it will be well worth the 4 week wait I'm sure.
I ordered mine from Motor Sports Network out of Cali. this past Wednesday. This is copied directly from the email he sent me...
Thank you for your order. There is one pipe in stock in the US and you will get it. This should ship out by UPS ground later today.
Thanks, Bill MN
I don't know how true it is, or if he was just trying to make me feel good about giving him my arm and leg for an exhaust set up. The pricing was right on par with most vendors, 989+15 or so for shipping. UPS says they will be here this Wednesday, can't wait!
PS. DO NOT order from exoticsportbike.com. The absolute WORST customer service I have ever experienced, and I have done A LOT of online shopping in my life.
You are correct. It is going to take me 4 weeks to get mine> :angry: Oh well, something to look forward to.
You're sh*ting me?! I actually got they last one in the country? Wow, sorry man, it will be well worth the 4 week wait I'm sure.
Yep. I just missed it. I knew I should have ordered it last week!
I've had Staintunes on my BMW airhead since 1985--still look brand new. So, in 2005 I installed "tunes on the VTEC.
During the process of going catless a few weeks ago I found the Y pipe was cracked around the hanger mount. I emailed Staintune and they replied they would either repair or replace--just ship the entire setup--pipe and mufflers- back to Australia. After laughing my ass off figuring I would need stimulus money to ship it to Australia I emailed CALMOTO in CA. Send the Y pipe they said and we'll ship you a new one. 30 bucks to ship and 2 weeks later I had a new pipe in hand. Try that with some other companies!
The old Y pipe had a solid mount --> the stress crack. The new pipe has a rubber bushing isolation mount. Cool!
Great product and great service by CALMOTO.
I ordered mine from sporttour.com They drop shipped them from California and I had them in a week. Cost a bundle ($1050). This was about 1 year ago.
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I just got mine yesterday and they sure don't look like this. It says VFR800i/Vtec on the box and all the documentation. The right can is welded to the main pipe which slips into a shorter pipe that connects to the header. Plus mine doesn't have the "U" shape to it, it just shoots 90 degrees off the pipe just in front of the right can and the left can slips on to that. Have these been redesigned or something? Oh, mine doesn't have the stand-off that bolts up to the rear peg bracket either.
I just got mine yesterday and they sure don't look like this. It says VFR800i/Vtec on the box and all the documentation. The right can is welded to the main pipe which slips into a shorter pipe that connects to the header. Plus mine doesn't have the "U" shape to it, it just shoots 90 degrees off the pipe just in front of the right can and the left can slips on to that. Have these been redesigned or something? Oh, mine doesn't have the stand-off that bolts up to the rear peg bracket either.
Can you post a picture? It almost sounds like they put the wrong parts in the box.
I just got mine yesterday and they sure don't look like this. It says VFR800i/Vtec on the box and all the documentation. The right can is welded to the main pipe which slips into a shorter pipe that connects to the header. Plus mine doesn't have the "U" shape to it, it just shoots 90 degrees off the pipe just in front of the right can and the left can slips on to that. Have these been redesigned or something? Oh, mine doesn't have the stand-off that bolts up to the rear peg bracket either.
Can you post a picture? It almost sounds like they put the wrong parts in the box.
It looks like it will work though. To me, it doesn't look wrong, it looks different. The have a manufacture date of 1/8/2010 stamped on the hangers so I'm guessing it may be a redesign.
Look like 7th gen alternatives to me :rolleyes: ...There has to be an option over that monster stocker.
Na could be a redesign, if so its a lot simplier. Hope it works out guys, I happen to have the other Staintunes and love em.
Whew! I would call this a successful dry fit! Needs a little more massaging but I do beleive this pipe was made for this bike! Now where did I put that darn RTV? :unsure:
Glad it fits! I wonder why Staintune changed the design at this late date, considering the VFR800 is now out of production.
The only thing I can think of is a lot of folks having cracks in the weld at the V in the collector tube. They are fully installed, and test driven and let me tell you, :goofy: :fing02: :wheel: :huh: :mad: :unsure:
I also think that all the curvy tubing is somewhat superfluous. Maybe they were using to much tubing trying to emulate the stock system exactly.
Glad it fits! I wonder why Staintune changed the design at this late date, considering the VFR800 is now out of production.
The only thing I can think of is a lot of folks having cracks in the weld at the V in the collector tube. They are fully installed, and test driven and let me tell you, :goofy: :wheel: :goofy: :mad: :fing02: :unsure:
I also think that all the curvy tubing is somewhat superfluous. Maybe they were using to much tubing trying to emulate the stock system exactly.
Lookin good! Glad they worked out...Congrats!! Now I am going to be going crazy waiting for mine! :huh:
i would think it was all about $$$$. the new version is obviously cheaper to mfg as there are not bends....just T's. i think since the 800 doesn't really seem to respond much to exhaust "tuning", it probably doesn't make a lot of difference. you would seem to have a little more back pressure with a straight T design, but how much does that matter when most bikes have a huge cat choking off flow anyway.
Glad it fits! I wonder why Staintune changed the design at this late date, considering the VFR800 is now out of production.
The only thing I can think of is a lot of folks having cracks in the weld at the V in the collector tube. They are fully installed, and test driven and let me tell you, :blink: :laughing6-hehe: :fing02: :fing02: :laughing6-hehe: :pissed:
I also think that all the curvy tubing is somewhat superfluous. Maybe they were using to much tubing trying to emulate the stock system exactly.
I wonder how this new pipe configuration will work with the Rivcyko hugger I have, looks like with the suspension compressed the hugger may hit that new cross pipe?
Glad it fits! I wonder why Staintune changed the design at this late date, considering the VFR800 is now out of production.
The only thing I can think of is a lot of folks having cracks in the weld at the V in the collector tube. They are fully installed, and test driven and let me tell you, :blink: :laughing6-hehe: :fing02: :fing02: :laughing6-hehe: :pissed:
I also think that all the curvy tubing is somewhat superfluous. Maybe they were using to much tubing trying to emulate the stock system exactly.
I wonder how this new pipe configuration will work with the Rivcyko hugger I have, looks like with the suspension compressed the hugger may hit that new cross pipe?
For what it's worth (may not be much), I have a Red Fox hugger on mine and I have had no clearance issues at all. I recently did 1800 miles with a full tailbag and yet again, no clearance issues.
I am about to buy a set of Staintunes for the '07. Where is the best place to buy them from? I've seen the price range go from $980 - $1,099.00. I've come to grips with that, I just want to place my order with a "Stocking" dealer who can ship quickly.
Thanks.
Used from a VFRD member. I'd look at some of the other brands too for that kind of cash..
I am about to buy a set of Staintunes for the '07. Where is the best place to buy them from? I've seen the price range go from $980 - $1,099.00. I've come to grips with that, I just want to place my order with a "Stocking" dealer who can ship quickly.
Thanks.
Used from a VFRD member. I'd look at some of the other brands too for that kind of cash..
If you're still looking, check out my Staintunes on Ebay they are in perfect condition. Only $430 right now with 2 days left. I expect someone's going to get these for about half of what they cost new!