Do I really want a stupidly loud exhaust?

Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

So far I have only found one exhaust that will fit my bike. Its supposed to be loud as fuck but I can't find anything else that will fit and look good. the only other option is getting one made.

Whats the law if it doesn't have 'NOT FOR ROAD USE' on it. The can I might buy does have it but I will soon get rid of that. I don't need my bike for work (and it's a good job as I leave at 5.30am) but I do for college. Should I bother. I really want to but don't want to be pulled over all the while or keep getting fines.

This is the exhaust

https://tyga-performance.com/site/product_info.php?products_id=1012
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spike_Alike · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Karma :

Depends really, if find loud bikes amusing then go for it Smile

My ZXR has a 'not for road use' scorpion on it, and a rust hole, and I love the way it sounds. It's only annoying when I want to talk to a pillion.

If you don't like the noise then you might aswell stay legal and find one thats a bit more sane.

Just don't redline it neer any rozzers Wink

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Fnatic · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 May 2008 Karma :

My ped is loud but squeaky as its 2T.

I just shift up a couple of gears around police. Very Happy

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

zzrr556 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Karma :

i would say go for it, you do get more cool factor Cool

Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

With race cans NC30s arnt that loud anyway,,,if ur sig is up to date.

Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

Yeah mainly about the neighbours. I love riding early in the morning and have got up at 5ish on a Sunday just to go for a ride.

With the MOT the tester would probably let me off (known my dad for years and me for a few) but I could put the standard one back on for a day.

I think I'm gonna get it set up as my bike spends a lot of time flat out once I'm in NSL.
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Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

'Ped as in moped.

Moped as in any bike of 50cc or under capable of no more than 50kph.

His 'ped.

I'll forget that it's derestricted Razz

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Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

hellkat · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Only one solution for that.

A sticker for your helmet wot says:
https://www.hotrodthug.com/hotrodthug/loudpipes.JPG

... oughta sort it.

Just do it.
Fukkem Mr. Green

(tee hee)
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

A 250 can be quite loud, but shouldn't be as ridiculous as a big single or twin; you should be able to quieten it down at low revs.

Do think about how much you're happy to annoy others. Pretty out of order to have a loud can and be using it at 'bed' times to my mind; though I have done so myself in the past.

That exhaust is more obviously a 'loud' ones; I've never had a problem with police before myself. Lots of new bikes do have similar looking exhausts, though.
Could always consider getting a link pipe made up to allow a different exhaust to fit.

Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

I do try to be quite considerate to my neighbours. Normally I will pull up on my drive open the garage and ride the bike in but if its late or early I switch it off and push it in.

The bike is normally fitted with 4 into 2 downpipes but has been fitted with FZR 4 into 1 pipes. Only one of the original 2 end cans is fitted now. The down pipes have an EXUP valve which I can open or close in a few seconds and makes a noticeable difference but is not connected to the bike like it would be on an FZR. Closing it might quiet it down a bit for when I need it to be quiet.
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AAAthreat · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Karma :

I don't think there are any 250's in that lot but christ there loud pipes Smile

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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=TYGA+Moto+Maggot+&search_type=&aq=-1&oq=

Spit-Fire · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Karma :

i think it depends when and how often you use your bike. i find my scoot stupidly load (wakes the street when seting it up and riding up and down a few times) and my rs had them posting me death threats, but i dont find friends with bigger bikes or my vfr400 (sounds like a hover or is it just me and mine Confused

?)that loud
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Timmeh · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Karma :

The word 'silencer' and 'Moto Maggot' should not be used in the same sentence. It's a straight pipe and it's absolutely deafening.

Even riding your bike for short periods of time will give you tinnitus.

It's also louder than the limit for most trackdays, so completely useless IMO.
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Jenks · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

i gots one Smile

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/ylldeath/10082008419.jpg

they are VERY Loud
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Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

I think I'm gonna get one. I wear ear plugs at the moment but will see how loud it is. At least its only £100 if I decide I don't want it. I might look for a second hand one on all the 400 forums.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Personally a bit load is fine. You can take it easy. Hideously load is pretty dodgy.

Get something made up. You shouldn't have a problem finding someone local to do it.

All the best

Keith
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Greenychris · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Karma :

I just pull the clutch in when going past the fuzz Very Happy

had no problems with them. Just hoping they don't see the small plate.
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Carl Howell · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 May 2008 Karma :

Last night the exhaust went really loud. Its hard to explain but there is a bracket thing on the exhaust. That has blew off leaving about a 2x2 inch hole which is before the baffling. It was loud but I could live with it. Is that about how loud the Maggot would be. Will try starting it up without the can on later (can is off as its getting welded later) to see how loud it is.
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