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Jeepinbueller
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:02 am: | 
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Remember when you're comparing dB levels, a 10 dB increase is DOUBLE the loudness.
I have the Barker — and admittedly haven't heard any other pipe on the 1125 other than OEM — and without the quiet core I think it's just about perfect as far as tone and loudness. Maybe a wee bit on the "a touch too loud" scale, but not obnoxious in the least.
... (saving up for an RT-4 down the road, FYI)
(Message edited by jeepinbueller on June 27, 2011)
(Message edited by jeepinbueller on June 27, 2011) |
Motorhead102482
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:04 am: |
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I have a Race Spirits dual can slip on. I love mine, sounds deep and kind of loud, but at highway speeds it doesn't kill me that its so loud. It's a bit pricey, but doesn't ever need to be repacked. It uses chambers instead of packing which was one of the main reasons I decided to pay the extra money. I use an Erik Buell Racing race ECM. It works great. |
Freight_dog
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 01:05 am: |
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I am quick to admit, my FMF full system is ridiculously loud. I remember someone from Erik Buell Racing saying the the full system is no louder than the slip on, but I would be surprised if that were true. I have not seen a slip on yet to compare.
Even with good earplugs, I find mine uncomfortably loud at certain RPM's, notably lower revs and city street speeds. The noise literally penetrates my earplugs at certain frequencies. I do wear earplugs around jet engines, but the exhaust noise of the bike penetrates the earplugs in a way jet engines don't. It is a little nuts.
It hits a frequency at highway speeds that is less irritating. I guess at repack time, I will try to work out a db killer. I really don't want to go back to stock if I can avoid it. |
Dktechguy112
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 01:50 am: |
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I didn't say loud pipes save lives. I said I want my bike to be louder.
My first bike was a Sporster with Vance and Hines strait shots. When I split lanes on that bike the cagers parted like the Red Sea. On the buell no one notices me, its just too quiet.
I always drive like they never see me, I'm not a moron.
I love Vtwins and I feel like I hear the motor over the exhaust on the CR and I want to change that.
Ratgin,
If you would like to be proven wrong why don't you ride with me and we can split lanes. I will take my brothers sporty with Vance and Hines shortshots, and then I want to hear you tell me that cars won't hear us because the sound is directed out the back.
I don't need a lecture on why I shouldn't get an exhaust, I didn't think I would get that on here.
And to everyone that actually answered my questions, thank you. |
Bigblock
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 02:49 am: |
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Oh Yeah! FMF, Carbon fiber, so far no cracking. Repacked twice, about at 4,000 and 3,000 miles, last time just needed a touch in the end and fluff it in with a thin stick for better core contact. Very easy to do, wear a dust mask and gloves. |
Jdugger
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 08:25 am: |
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> I don't need a lecture on why I shouldn't get an exhaust,
> I didn't think I would get that on here.
You have a national audience and a lot of different regional inputs into the comments you see here.
There's a number of us that live in dense downtown areas with 10,000+ residents per square mile where noisy bikes really are inappropriate. It echos off the buildings, generally makes life miserable for everyone, etc.
And, there's a whole bunch of guys that damn near have a section to themselves and it truly does not matter at all.
Toss some salt on it and don't sweat it. |
Freezerburn840
| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 12:47 pm: |
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Dk and I are around the same area. The 91 freeway is brutal. Luckily most of the time the High beam flasher does the trick. I fall under the category that loud exhausts do help.
I am looking for a pipe for the 08. FMF factory is right down the street from my work. The only thing with their pipe is it goes through packing way too quick. I might go with Barker or HMF.
Remus
torque hammer
free spirits
saron
all of the above dont have to be repacked. maybe drummer.
I heard the keda's have a long interval for packing.
(Message edited by freezerburn840 on June 30, 2011) |
Bigblock
| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 10:45 pm: |
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My packing intervals were strictly to keep it as quiet as possible, and were in no way required for the integrity or performance of the muffler. As I found both times I opened her up. |
Zac4mac
| | Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 11:56 pm: |
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No change in tone with my Drummer in 2 years.
No way to repack it without cutting it open. |
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