New Owner / questions, opinions

[dadofthree]

My new 06 looks great and sounds great. Haven't been north of 5K but a few times for very short duration. Haven'y been above 7K period. I like the look and sound of a four in one and the profile could be a little lower, especially the rear.
I've been told your average increase in horsepower isn't worth the header, sorry, full exhaust. I've also been told that any mods to the suspension ( lowering ) will take away from the handling of the bike. I like going fast and I love twisties. Any input appreciated.

 

[DaCol.]

Full exhaust, well it's really what you want

. If you just drive on the street and really don't care about another 10 to 15 HP in the upper levels of the rev range then the full exhaust would be a waste of money. Lots of people change the exhaust only, but for a different sound and looks, NOT extra HP. And lowering, well again, if you like the twisties DON'T ! If you lower the bike then when your leaning your going to touch something down earlier than with the stock height. Lowering is for Drag Racing  

and Looks (last one is my opinion) ! Me, I want all the lean angle I can get because there is nothing like getting into sink in a bunch of twisties

 

[johnstein]

open her up , let it rip !

 

[NightCrawler]

Get the full exhaust. Less weight, better acceleration, plus loud pipes save lives!