I drilled out my stock pipes because of this reason. I wanted them to look stock but be loud. It is my bike so there for I am a little bias as to the sound of it. But I love it. Maybe some of the guys from the Idaho Invasion will chime in and tell you what it is like in comparison. and yes it is alot cheaper than new exhaust. I might be able to take a video and send it via email. I dont have any problems anymore with popping or anything. I dont know if it is becuase of the CR II carbs or not but I have no popping at all. They are loud but then I took EVERYTHING out of the stock. Even the reducer just inside the slip joint ??? I think. Right where the exhaust connects to the muffeler..
