Garauld tail cones

[scubabiker]

I'm not much for accessories that don't serve a purpose, but I do appreciate a well made product. While at SFO I saw some of the tail cones Garauld makes to fit the end of the FJR mufflers. My Dad attended with me and bought me a set for my birthday. I must admit, I'm quite taken with them. They're one of the first things I look at when I walk out to the bike. Beautifully machined and finished, they fit great. I found the installation very quick and easy. They've added a slight "burble" to the exhaust note at idle. As far as increasing mileage, horsepower or comfort, they are about a useless as the chrome on a Harley. But I like 'em. Hope I'm not going to the dark side. If I put anything with fringes on my bike, just shoot me. I got them in basic black that goes with anything. Now when I look at an FJR without them, it looks unfinished. :good: to Gaurald (Gary) for his craftsmanship.

 

[MartyA]

Someone posted a photo of theirs recently; they do add something to the looks. I didn't realize they changed the sound, too.

 

[garauld]

A couple of riders have mentioned the burgle. Mine has it also. I think it sounds like a trick cam in the engine. I believe it's from negative pressure waves interacting with the gap between the tailcones and the center exhaust pipe. I am experimenting with a filler piece to close the gap and try to eliminate the burgle in case anyone didn't care for the burgle.

 

[MartyA]

Is it just at idle, or does it sound interesting under load?

I think a little burble gets people thinking what's cooking under there....

 

[Patriot]

Someone posted a photo of theirs recently; they do add something to the looks. I didn't realize they changed the sound, too.

for others interested:

first tailcones thread

second tailcones thread

 

[scubabiker]

Is it just at idle, or does it sound interesting under load?
I think a little burble gets people thinking what's cooking under there....

I only notice it at idle. And it's subtle at best. The new sound doesn't move me one way or the other, it's just slightly different. I just love the look. Nobody but another FJR owner would probably notice them as not being stock. But who cares, if I wanted to show stuff off, I'd have a Harley. I like 'em and that's all that counts in my garage.

 

[garauld]

As posted on another thread, our R&D dept has fixed it so it sounds normal and all new ones will be "burgleless". :huh: Also, if you already have a set and wish not to hear the "burgling", send me a PM and I will send you a set of inserts to cure it. The fix is to remove the tailcones, insert the inserts and reinstall the tailcones.

 

[cadman]

gary, thank you, but no thank you........i'm keeping my burgle as originally designed.

cadman