Not trying to contradict, but with Americans and American bikes, they REALLy dont care what kind of turn signals we have. I ride with a group of about 11 guys and NONE of them have OEM, or TUV approved signals. And we have had NO issues over the years here. If you have them, and YES you must to comply with USAREUR regs. (190-4?) you won't be stopped for that reason.

 

On the exhaust topic, I am going through hoops now trying to pass inspection in the Wiesbaden area. The “law” here is 95db while the engine is running half the redline.

Mine was at 97db at idle and 101db at half redline (2750rpm). So, waiting on some stock pipes to show up and will try again.

 

And I am betting the TüV inspector didnt inform you that on Stock pipes they allow a ±5 db tolerance to allow for older pipes that have "worn in".

0db tolerance (ie MUST be 95db or less) on aftermarket pipes regardless of age, even if they meet the emissions standards.

They wont tell you stuff like that unless you actually ask.

 

What kind of pipes do you currently have on the bike?

 

Currently I have some V&H Black Widows True Duals. They sound great and not too loud, unless you use a db meter.

 

I just passed the TuV inspection today with Samson decibel killers.....wasn't even an issue, well under 95db.

 

Ya im thinking about getting my inspection done tuesday with my stock exhaust on now, then change them out later.

 

As far as pipes, I dont have a tach so all they did was check to see if I had baffles. I gorilla glued some cheap baffles from JP cycles in and passed. They just checked to see if there were baffles. I did get a warning that the Polizei might check, but it hasnt happened.

 

Dude, those pipes on your fatboy are OBNOXIOUS!!! I love them!

 

Here's a pic of my bike with the Samson Decibel Killers that got me pass the inspection...fortunately I already had Samson true duals so this wasn't a big issue for me.