What aftermarket CB550 Exhaust to buy?

[Benihana]

I'm finishing up my cafe build and the last piece needed is the exhaust. I would keep the original 4-1 but it's pretty banged up. What I am looking for is another 4-1 exhaust with a budget of $300.

The only ones I know of are Mac, Carpy, and I don't know if MotoGP Werks still produces one. Please let me know if there are any other.

But basically, which is best option?

 

[Godffery]

Anything BUT Mac!
also not a fan of anything Carpy.

I'd suggest looking for something "gently" used (good luck with that) in Yoshimura, Kerker, Vance & Hines etc. or reconsider your budget.

 

[Benihana]

I've tried looking for a used exhaust but never have any luck. Are there anything else within the price range?

I heard Carpy exhausts are significantly better quality than Mac but it requires more work when doing an oil filter change.

 

[Godffery]

I don't know why they would design'em like that.!?
Also, I can't imagine that offering much back pressure and it's Fug'n LOUD.

 

[Benihana]

If you had to choose, which would it be?

 

[Godffery]

Hummm...
Kind of like choosing between hemlock or arsenic . = /

If you went with Mac, I would have it cermak coated.

If you went with Crapy's pipe, I would install this http://www.randakks.com/Engine%20Parts.htm#1 and a actual muffler.

You could also contact Cycle X and see if they will make you one of these http://www.cyclexchange.net/Exhaust%20System%20Page.htm for a 550.