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Offline rhhall

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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1960 on: March 03, 2016, 10:59:48 PM »
Nice SC
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1961 on: March 03, 2016, 11:02:51 PM »
Quote from: sailor_chic on March 03, 2016, 07:55:21 PM
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Very nice job!   :thumbs:

 I'm surprised you had to tell us, with all the OEM muffler haters (on both forums) I'm surprised someone didn't spot it right off.
That's about a perfect sight line there as it lines up well with the lower rear part of the saddle bag. Another feather in your bonnet for sure.  :chugbeer:

Don't suppose that during the part where you were all covered in grinding dust and carbon you happened to reach out for your camera and take a few shots of the work in progress?
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1962 on: March 04, 2016, 06:11:55 AM »
Unfortunately I didnt grab any pictures. I had too many things fighting me on this project, and the thought of a camera never crossed my mind.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1963 on: March 04, 2016, 06:22:43 AM »
I knew something was different about that muffler  ;D
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1964 on: March 04, 2016, 07:22:40 AM »
"Well" done Nicole!

Did the muffler shortening change the sound at all?
While inside,, did you open it up a little?

Ride safe, Ted
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1965 on: March 04, 2016, 09:53:46 AM »
I removed one screen inside, and this was necessary to shorten it as much as I did. I could have gone shorter, but I think 3.25 was good.

It sounds the same, nice and quiet!
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1966 on: March 04, 2016, 09:59:02 AM »
If its too loud, you're too old! ;D
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1967 on: March 04, 2016, 10:31:08 AM »
Quote from: Deziner on March 04, 2016, 09:59:02 AM
If its too loud, you're too old! ;D
Or, as in my case, don't want to lose any more of my hearing than I already have.  V8's with open headers, racing two strokes w/o any stinger silencers, 58 years drumming, years of large bore pistols w/o muffs, etc, not good on the ears.  :-[

 I still love all of that, but not without hearing protection now.   ;D ;D
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1968 on: March 04, 2016, 12:45:38 PM »
Quote from: tomp on March 04, 2016, 10:31:08 AM
Or, as in my case, don't want to lose any more of my hearing than I already have.  V8's with open headers, racing two strokes w/o any stinger silencers, 58 years drumming, years of large bore pistols w/o muffs, etc, not good on the ears.  :-[

 I still love all of that, but not without hearing protection now.   ;D ;D
What did you say?  :rotflmao: Running a noisy feed mill for 20 years doesn't do your hearing any good either.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1969 on: March 04, 2016, 03:12:49 PM »
Quote from: connie_rider on March 04, 2016, 07:22:40 AM
While inside,, did you open it up a little?

The Concour's muffler is not restrictive.  It might be heavy and big, but it is quiet and it doesn't hurt performance.

Quiet is good :)
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1970 on: March 04, 2016, 03:59:25 PM »
Went for a ride this afternoon, but... pollen counts are extremely high, and realized sneezing multiple times in a FF helmet could actually be dangerous, and also messy. Cut the ride short.  ;D ;D   A GREAT WEEKEND TO ALL... Tomp
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1971 on: March 04, 2016, 10:22:34 PM »
Quote from: sailor_chic on March 04, 2016, 09:53:46 AM
I removed one screen inside, and this was necessary to shorten it as much as I did. I could have gone shorter, but I think 3.25 was good.

It sounds the same, nice and quiet!


I like it. Looks good.  8)
Quite is the way to be.. 

Load pipes saves lives, yeah right the sound doesn't have time to catch up on a concours. Defensive driving keeps you out of trouble.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1972 on: March 05, 2016, 07:36:38 AM »
Quote from: Rubberdown on March 04, 2016, 10:22:34 PM

I like it. Looks good.  8)
Quite is the way to be.. 

Load pipes saves lives, yeah right the sound doesn't have time to catch up on a concours. Defensive driving keeps you out of trouble.

Well said!!
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1973 on: March 05, 2016, 08:42:36 AM »
Around here, drivers pay little attention to emergency vehicles with sirens blaring.  Loud pipes have no effect on garnering the attention of drivers. I see way too much texting happening, while on 55-60 MPH roads.  They aren't paying any attention to anyone or anything but the tiny screen in their faces.

Have to agree that defensive riding is our only way to be somewhat safe, especially in this locale.  tp
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1974 on: March 05, 2016, 08:59:26 AM »
Defensive riding is definitely the answer but I LIKE some volume when I twist the wick.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1975 on: March 05, 2016, 09:53:54 AM »
I concur...the dual muzzys will make sweet music.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1976 on: March 05, 2016, 11:10:53 AM »
Quote from: Deziner on March 05, 2016, 08:59:26 AM
Defensive riding is definitely the answer but I LIKE some volume when I twist the wick.

I agree with Mr. Deziner- this is supposed to be a Sport-Tourer bike, not another Old Wing alternative. Let 'er rip once in a awhile and love the beautiful harmony of 1400 cc powah! The stock rocket launcher is way too quiet and laaaarge.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1977 on: March 06, 2016, 12:11:33 AM »
Quote from: Deziner on March 05, 2016, 08:59:26 AM
I LIKE some volume when I twist the wick.

Quote from: connie14boy on March 05, 2016, 11:10:53 AM
I agree with Mr. Deziner-  Let 'er rip once in a awhile and love the beautiful harmony of 1400 cc powah! The stock rocket launcher is way too quiet and laaaarge.

When little boys get older.   ::)
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1978 on: March 06, 2016, 12:34:17 AM »
Quote from: fartymarty on March 06, 2016, 12:11:33 AM
When little boys get older.   ::)

I have some large hands, just sayin'.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #1979 on: March 06, 2016, 12:54:39 AM »
Quote from: sailor_chic on March 04, 2016, 06:11:55 AM
Unfortunately I didnt grab any pictures. I had too many things fighting me on this project, and the thought of a camera never crossed my mind.

which end did you trim/modify from?
mine was done from the back end, no big job in my opinion, couple hours... its shortened 5". pretty much the total length of the perforated screen area up front removed.
sound nice, quiet at idle and low speed cruising, and just a bit or growl on WFO runs..still not enough to raise any LEO attention.
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