The fiber gaskets are not necessary. The new midpipe fits right into the catbox's outlets. I'll have the 2nd part up sometime today. I just finished the install abut 20 minutes ago.
I picked the DS70's because I might eventually get a set of KQR bags and I think the outlet of the mini's would blow right on the bottom of them.
Though now looking at the pic, maybe not. Oh well, I still like 'em.
I used the ds70 on a Ninja 300.
I thought the 8" mini looked minimalistic/best on the N1K.
That and maybe the carbon tri ovals if you weren't worried about bags.
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