replacement mufflers

[Jean]

It's been awhile guys...but I'm back.
Yep, did a search but only found SPORTS mufflers. Don't want that. What are the best OEM-sounding replacement mufflers for my '78 R100s? I put some used ones on about 8 or 9 years ago and they have lost some baffles so they make more noise now and I don't like that.
I'd really like something that makes as little noise as possible so I can sneak-up on other bikes...or even home after midnight.
Lots of ads out there...MAC even shows replacements with a /5 tip that really LOOK nice but no comments on the sound level. SOOOOOOOO....lets hear it from the forum.
Door is open.

[dougie]

http://www.keihan.co.uk/catalogue.html#

[melville]

http://www.keihan.co.uk/catalogue.html#

Agreed. So quiet I can sneak out of the house at 0500 with the bike, but not with my Kombi.

[Jean]

The Keihans look pretty good, but how do they sound (or NOT?).
I figure the VAT and shipping will add substantially to the cost, too.
comment?

[Deleted User 62]

Bobs BMW (and probably others) sell the Keihans here in the States... 'tain't cheap!

[dougie]

The Keihans look pretty good, but how do they sound (or NOT?).
I figure the VAT and shipping will add substantially to the cost, too.
comment?

I got mine from Motobins and did not pay VAT as they were being shipped away from the Euro zone and UK.
I believe yours would be Motobins P/N 88520 262 GBP exc. VAT.
They sound nice, not loud.

[Major Softie]

The Keihans look pretty good, but how do they sound (or NOT?).

Did you not notice the post immediately before yours?

http://www.keihan.co.uk/catalogue.html#

Agreed. So quiet I can sneak out of the house at 0500 with the bike, but not with my Kombi.

[melville]

The Keihans look pretty good, but how do they sound (or NOT?).
I figure the VAT and shipping will add substantially to the cost, too.
comment?

Got mine from Hucky. Present price is $645/pair.

http://bmwhucky.com/010018.html

They ought to outlast me if I don't bin the bike, even here by the coast.

If I do bin the bike, they'll likely expire only moments before me.....

[Jean]

At todays exchange rate, the FOB price works out as approx. $421, so ordering straight from Keihan would be the best thing to do if VAT is not an issue. I think shipping would not be over $200...maybe more like $70?
Mel, If you DO bin the bike, throw your body under it and I'll buy your silencers from your estate. A few little scratches can be polished out.

[dwerbil]

Bought a pair from J.C. Whitney about twelve years ago for the /7 for about 175. They still look good and perform.