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Today I received an email from Wunderlich advertising a 10%-off sale on Remus mufflers for BMW motorcycle models. Then I saw this statement:
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Just crazy considering Remus is based just across the bay from us in Emeryville, California. Sucks when you cannot even demo your own product in your own state. |
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #3 Likely the muffler is not approved and certified by BMW that it will conform to CA EPA regulations. My understanding is that all mufflers must now be certified by the vehicle manufacturer that it will not affect the vehicle's emissions. Needless to say, BMW is not going to do that for an after-market muffler manufacturer. My brother is president of a 1970's American "muscle car" club and he says that the owners of these old vehicles are going crazy trying to replace their cheap glass packs with original mufflers before they get them smogged every couple of years. He says that the state is now imposing a large fine if you are not using the correct muffler for your brand and year of car.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #5 Another thing to remember, some of the OEM BMW mufflers have the Cat in the muffler.
Lee
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #6Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #5 The message applied to all BMW models, including the ones that have a separate catalytic converter located under the engine, such as my F650GS. I think the RS uses a separate cat, too.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #7 If it does, I don't see where it is because the exhaust line is pretty thin from header to muffler.... I can't see any stewing pot inbetween like on, let's say a Z1000SX..... I think the cat is IN the muffler, which would explain the oversize.... Again, I am no mechanic, and I would be pleased to be educated.... (for personnal knowledge)
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Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:23 pm (Last edited: Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:24 pm)
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I'd guess that it is in the big lump with #1 next to it https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/DiagramsMa...54&rnd=07242017 Bridgestone 175 Hurricane Scrambler - Royal Enfield 250 Crusader - Norton Atlas 750 (two, first one stolen) - 25 years - F800ST - F800GT - R1200RS - R1250RT |
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That was the lump that I was thinking of. I am pretty sure that is where the cat is located. That location would make it EU-legal to install an after-market muffler to replace the original muffler without upsetting the bike's pollution control system - except in California, of course, which always tries to stay one step ahead of the EU when it comes to bureaucratic regulations.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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I live in Los Angeles and I have a Remus 8. I bought it from Hornig in Austria. Took a week or two longer in shipping time but I saved $300 over Wunderlichmyballs price. I seriously despise wunderlich. Their customer service is terrible. Their products are mediocre for the price. Nothing to like about them except for the fact they make a lot of stuff for our bikes. |
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If you live in California and want an after-market muffler for your RS, I believe you can use the Akrapovic unit sold by BMW dealers. Pretty sure it's approved for all 50 states. Check with your dealer. I just put one on my new 1250RS. Looks good and sounds good. |
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Zitat von Long Island im Beitrag #13 That is correct. The Akrapovic muffler is approved by BMW and is therefore approved for installation on California BMWs. It does look and sound nice. But oh, the price! 
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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