Making pipes quieter
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Cruiser
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Making pipes quieter
Hi. I posted this in the general forum but was told I should post it here. I've been hearing about how the law is cracking down on loud exhausts and it's been getting me a little nervous for my trip planned this summer. I know there are a few ways of accomplishing it; QQ Big City Thunder Baffles, V&H quiet baffles, plus some DIY methods. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these. I saw some posts say the V&H quiet baffles only lower it a couple of decibels. I couldn't find anything on the QQ Thunder baffles. I also found this site and will probably try these methods first. Any thought are much appreciated.
Road Warrior
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I've got the V&H QB's and I love the sound, but they aren't "quiet". They're a deeper sound.
If you're really worried about getting stopped by some small town sheriff while on your trip, just put your stock pipes back on for the trip. They definetly won't hassle you with those on.
If you're really worried about getting stopped by some small town sheriff while on your trip, just put your stock pipes back on for the trip. They definetly won't hassle you with those on.
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Interesting site....
usually when I'm cruising by my local Leo's I'll short shift or pull the clutch in until I have passed....
never been hassled ....even with the straight drags on my sporty...
CC
usually when I'm cruising by my local Leo's I'll short shift or pull the clutch in until I have passed....
never been hassled ....even with the straight drags on my sporty...
CC
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Man Cheesecake, that bike looks sweet. I have no idea where my trip will be. Me and a friend are planning to just go west and see what happens (I'm in NYC for a point of reference). It seems that, other than going back to stock pipes, there's not much you can do to lower it a good amount. I might also change the pipes to a deeper, mellower sounding set. These pipes sounded great at first, but now they are driving me crazy. They have a really harsh metallic sound to them.
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there is a youtube video out there somewhere that some guy made where he tested the dB difference between stock pipes, v&h short shots, ss w/ no baffles, ss w/ big city baffles, & ss w/ quiet baffles.
From what I remember the quiet baffles were quieter than the stock short shots, but it was only a few dB's.
From what I remember the quiet baffles were quieter than the stock short shots, but it was only a few dB's.
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I think the QB's definately don't "feel" as loud as the stock baffles. At least from what I have experienced. The ringing in my ears went away.
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