Just installed the Barker Dual In-Frame Exhaust System on my '09 Raptor 700R SE
First impression:
Upon opening the box, I saw the the exhaust is very well packed to prevent any damage from shipping. Opening each piece ( 4 total ) I saw the the exhaust is very solid and well made. I looked at each piece, each weld, rivet, screw, all the details. Everything looked great. Very please with the craftsmanship.
Install:
Well this was a total different story. For the sake of performance, the maker sacrificed clearance. There is a hair of clearance on each side by the frame where the exhaust pipes rout to the rear. Another down side was having to remove one of the studs on the engine to be able to slide the head pipe in. Again because of the size of the piping, not enough clearance to be able to rotate the pipe and slide in place to bold on. The brackets for the canisters are made out of billet aluminum. Very hard to slide in place without scratching the cans, but it is doable. The install took about and hour to complete.
Sound:
Well the sound of these pipes is very unique. I have heard a few duals and they sound completely different than these. The Barker system has a very deep throaty sound. Since I purchase the system with the quiet cores already installed I am very please to say that they are not very loud. Very pleased with the sound and tone of the exhaust.
Finish:
The finish of all the parts is second to none. The head tube have head shields so your pants don't melt. The billet brackets that hold the cans look great and come in a few different colors. The finish of the body of the cans are awesome. Very nice and clean. Late but not least the exhaust tips are very nice. Not just a round tip but they are cnc milled with great detail to separate themselves from the rest of the exhaust market.
Summary:
Overall I am very pleased with the system. Besides the complicated install I would buy another if I had another quad. Everything looks and sounds great. Really changed the look of the bike.
