Opinions on Vanderlinde exhaust and chip

drdave39 · 04-04-2003, 04:48 AM

Looking at a setup on e-bay with the "B" chip. Any thought son power gain/changes, sound, etc?

Dave

Firebolter · 04-04-2003, 05:25 AM

Love mine. Great quality and love the look. Make sure that chip is compatible with your Motronic unit. There is a difference depending on what year you have. Do a search on Vauderlinde and you will find.

Eron Flory · 04-04-2003, 07:37 AM

I think the Vanverlinde sounds the best. It is a little on the heavy side but I haven't seen a system for the S that wasn't. Don't expect a large power increase but mine did run better, faster/smoother.

Eron

Rapid Dog · 04-04-2003, 07:46 AM

Ditto Eron. pre-muffler model isust the right level of decibles. Without it's loud.
Midrange and top end feel great! The ride is a whole new animal.
Look for a thread or e-mail www.edgemoto.com for the right chip info.

718Rider · 04-04-2003, 07:51 AM

I had a Remus full race that I dumped to replace with the Vanderlinde and I LOVE IT! Sounds amazing. Good quality and DEF. qukicker than before.

T

Merrimac · 04-04-2003, 02:48 PM

I have used the Vanderlinde for 2 years. Had a problem getting the right chip. But with the right chip it runs just great. The sound is not to loud and provides music for the ears.

Jeff "S" Moore

BMW Marc · 04-04-2003, 08:14 PM

I have the vanderlinde and I f I could do it again I would go with the Staintune and a BB power chip.

A friend stated it was the best and I listened... You know what,, everybody says what they have is the best and I am one of the few that will tell you the truth....

I love the sound and the performance is nice but the fit & finish on the rear looks weak. Infact the stock pipes with the clean crome look better. Also the hot dog expansion I could do with out. the bike looks better with a clean back. My ilmberger hugger occasionally hits the expansion area

People love the sound and the look but I would go with a staintune if I could sell it for relatively the same as what I purchased it for.

The bbpower has much more flexibility, performs just a little better and can work with shrick cams if you decide to take the plunge.

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sfarson · 04-04-2003, 09:34 PM

After two years of riding with a Two Brothers system (not bad btw), I decided to upgrade elements of the S, including Jet Hot headers, and went with a Vanderlinde exhaust/chip. I read enough rave reviews of this system to go this direction. It is a great exhaust system, and the matching chip has given my S (albeit seat-of-pants), much nicer and smoother throttle response.

Dealer did the install and the technician (who is an S track day junkie) came back from the test ride

I think the rear end and pipe look great. The cans have a nice titanium look to them.

Exhaust note isn't as loud as the Two Brothers (I wanted something quieter), but they aren't that much quieter. I do like how the sound is a little more mellow and "belchier". But exhaust notes are a subjective thing.

Net, I think the Vanderlinde's are one of the finest systems out there.