Exhaust

[James England]

Well, I can't speak to the Marshall other than their reported non-availability in the US contrary to their distributors claims, but the MAC is rather cheaply made, isn't particularly 'tuned' for performance, doesn't 'fit' all that well (the standard and special should have slightly different fitments IMO), and has terrible chrome plating on the pipes; they rust/discolor fast....

No, the Marshalls aren't tuned for performance. No re-jetting is required. They're solid enough though, although, like any pipe that's not double-skinned, the header pipes blue at the top quickly. They last a long time though and are very common over here. They aren't noisy and have a nice, low sound. I had one on my bike but got rid of it because it was corroded at the collector box and was generally past it.

Years ago, I had a superb exhaust made by Sebring. 4 into 1 and sweeping up at the back like a 'modern' bike. With a bronze coloured can on the end and the rest of the system satin black. Alas! No longer made....... as far as I'm aware.