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08 Jun 2007 14:35 #147602 by Makarth
Replied by Makarth on topic Decibels
I'm a fan of "if they can't see me, they'll hear me."
I remember seeing it on a bumper sticker about motorcycles. Makes sense to me too many motorist get away from clocking a motorcyclist and saying "i didn't see him"


1977 kz1000 - Megasquirt project @ 40% wiring, plenum, and exhaust<--(done!)

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08 Jun 2007 14:56 #147607 by Fossil
Replied by Fossil on topic Decibels
I've gone through a few different mufflers on my bike, all way too loud, even the Hindle "Stealth" can. I agree with loud pipes save lives but I don't need the hassle.
Just this week I had a stainless steel automotive resonator approx 20" long, 2.25" in and out with a 4" round body, expanded out to 2.5" and welded to the link pipe from the header. I believe it's a Magnaflow. It has 2 baffle tubes/chambers, not glass packed, offset to one another and does drastically reduce the sound but doesn't feel like it's strangling my engine. It actually does look like a motorcycle muffler and does fit in with the 80s style engine and pipe. I'm confident it won't draw any police attention, unless I'm wailing past them @ 8000 RPM.

Post edited by: Fossil, at: 2007/06/08 17:58

I should mention it is also quite light and cost $90, plus the cost of expanding the end and welding




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08 Jun 2007 15:34 #147614 by kzwolfsr
Replied by kzwolfsr on topic Decibels
Whats that thing in Pyxen's muffler again? For people who have noticed it! It looks like a muffle cover at the end and someone told me you can turn it to vary how yow want the exhaust to sound.
Maybe I should just get a whistle stuck in my exhaust.

1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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08 Jun 2007 15:35 #147616 by kzwolfsr
Replied by kzwolfsr on topic Decibels
By the GJ, best cans I have seen in awhile!

1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
Original man of the Caribbean

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08 Jun 2007 16:35 #147635 by Fossil
Replied by Fossil on topic Decibels
Fossil wrote:

I've gone through a few different mufflers on my bike, all way too loud, even the Hindle "Stealth" can. I agree with loud pipes save lives but I don't need the hassle.
Just this week I had a stainless steel automotive resonator approx 20" long, 2.25" in and out with a 4" round body, expanded out to 2.5" and welded to the link pipe from the header. I believe it's a Magnaflow. It has 2 baffle tubes/chambers, not glass packed, offset to one another and does drastically reduce the sound but doesn't feel like it's strangling my engine. It actually does look like a motorcycle muffler and does fit in with the 80s style engine and pipe. I'm confident it won't draw any police attention, unless I'm wailing past them @ 8000 RPM.

Post edited by: Fossil, at: 2007/06/08 17:58

I should mention it is also quite light and cost $90, plus the cost of expanding the end and welding


<br><br>Post edited by: Fossil, at: 2007/06/08 19:33


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