Author Topic: Quiet aftermarket exhaust, does it exist?  (Read 9609 times)

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NJ Mike

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on: March 11, 2021, 07:14:56 pm
I don't like a loud exhaust. I had the TEC stainless slip ons and felt they were too loud, even with the db killers in, and horrible without them. Plus, the bike ran worse, couldn't pull over 90 mph, and sounded like an out of tune sax. I like the way my bike runs with the stock exhaust, and it's quiet on a long day in the saddle, so it's not a bother. However, I'd love to shed a few pounds from the bike, but really don't want something that's going to be intrusive on an all day ride. A bit of rumble is nice, but a droning sound in the helmet is bad, makes me tired and cranky.

So, how does your TEC 2-1 with the quiet baffle compare to stock, or your S&S cans with the db killers?

Any other configurations that I might consider?

Thanks!
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Reply #1 on: March 11, 2021, 07:32:06 pm
If you like the way your stocks cans sound, look, and being upswept they don't hamper rear wheel or brake servicing save yourself some money and keep them right where they are.

Losing a little weight is always nice but it really only befits acceleration.


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Reply #2 on: March 11, 2021, 07:37:00 pm
I would think most aftermarkets are louder than stock exhausts, personally l have all ways found that the case, l have stock and no issues with them, mind you 90 is close to the limit on those bikes l would not cruise mine at that perhaps 80 85 at a push.


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Reply #3 on: March 11, 2021, 07:40:06 pm
I have the "quiet" baffle in my 2 into 1.  I found it an improvement over the standard item.  While I don't consider it noisy it's certainly louder than stock.  I like quiet bikes and I can live with it just fine.


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Reply #4 on: March 11, 2021, 11:40:23 pm
Well my BM has a very quite can on it, does it bother me, no, buy buying a new one would for sure the cost of them.


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Reply #5 on: March 12, 2021, 01:39:34 am
So, it seems pretty much like I'll just stick with stock.

My friend Wes has an INT with S&S cans, so I'll see how his sounds when I get a chance to take it for a ride.

In all likelihood, I'll just keep it stock. I just was wondering if there was anyone out there with anything that I might have missed.

Thanks for all the input.
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Reply #6 on: March 12, 2021, 01:46:40 am
So, it seems pretty much like I'll just stick with stock.

My friend Wes has an INT with S&S cans, so I'll see how his sounds when I get a chance to take it for a ride.

In all likelihood, I'll just keep it stock. I just was wondering if there was anyone out there with anything that I might have missed.

Thanks for all the input.

Let your ears be the judge cause they'll have to listen to whatever you decide.


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Reply #7 on: March 12, 2021, 03:05:44 am
SuperTrapp makes "sound adjustable" mufflers. They have what they describe as super quite versions.
Plain steel units start at $70 each. These are the ones invented by Mouler. You add or remove discs at the end to regulate the sound.
https://supertrapp.com/amfinder/?find=universal-universal--all-universals-10923

They also offer more expensive and fancier units in Stainless
https://supertrapp.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/793e8890034fcc826a997ce737911481/u/n/un-sc-elite-17in-1_12.jpg
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Reply #8 on: March 12, 2021, 12:39:21 pm
Well there's so many exhausts out there at the moment it's a mine field, l think l will just keep stock pipes, you can drill them if you want them louder, but nothing for making them quieter unfortunately.


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Reply #9 on: March 12, 2021, 02:56:55 pm
Well there's so many exhausts out there at the moment it's a mine field, l think l will just keep stock pipes, you can drill them if you want them louder, but nothing for making them quieter unfortunately.

If you pack them real tight with steel wool you can make the bike real quiet.


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Reply #10 on: March 12, 2021, 04:21:08 pm
I don't like a loud exhaust. I had the TEC stainless slip ons and felt they were too loud, even with the db killers in, and horrible without them. Plus, the bike ran worse, couldn't pull over 90 mph, and sounded like an out of tune sax. I like the way my bike runs with the stock exhaust, and it's quiet on a long day in the saddle, so it's not a bother. However, I'd love to shed a few pounds from the bike, but really don't want something that's going to be intrusive on an all day ride. A bit of rumble is nice, but a droning sound in the helmet is bad, makes me tired and cranky.

So, how does your TEC 2-1 with the quiet baffle compare to stock, or your S&S cans with the db killers?

Any other configurations that I might consider?

Thanks!

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Reply #11 on: March 12, 2021, 06:17:59 pm
If you want to be really quiet - ZARD. It is not any louder than the stock silencers.
I picked them for the same reasons as you - should be road legal ´, but nice looking and a little bit lighter  ;)


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Reply #12 on: March 12, 2021, 08:00:54 pm
I installed AEW's frankfurter retro style and DNA filter. sounds perfect, not loud, runs strong. I Have a hard time keeping it below 80MPH. I would think it could hit 100, plenty of throttle left, but wouldn't want to. I have done 90 with no problem.   
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Reply #13 on: March 12, 2021, 08:37:26 pm
Oh yes they have been doing that for decades not sure if the would upset the running of an ecu bike though.


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Reply #14 on: March 12, 2021, 11:04:30 pm
I have the AEW 201 peashooter silencers, took the DB killers out. I don't know if they are any quieter than the OEM silencers, but since they are not pointed up toward my ears, I barely hear them.  I'm not out to impress the neighbors, and I wear earplugs anyway, so what do I know. Probably lost a fair bit of my hearing when I was a kid shooting guns without earplugs, anyway.