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Offline coastalconnie

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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2012, 05:18:35 PM »
Quote from: wally_games on January 08, 2012, 03:37:00 PM
The TBR and V&H do not come standard with an insert, the LV does, and I beleive the Remus does.

The V&H DOES come standard with an insert. They also sell another insert for folks who want it a little more mellow.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2012, 05:27:31 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on January 08, 2012, 05:10:03 PM
I literally can barely hear my Area P at highway or interstate speeds, unless I roll on the throttle or crack it open. The stocker is big, heavy and totally hideous, and makes this wicked engine sound like a Tecumseh powered lawnmower.

And I love it....
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2012, 05:34:39 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on January 08, 2012, 05:05:18 PM
The stock pipe is pretty quiet.  No decel pop that you can hear.   I'm not so sure I understand wanting quiet with an after market pipe unless you're going for looks or something...

It seems some of us think the stock pipe is ugly, heavy, etc...........so sound is not the reason for replacement.  ;) I think you got the reason!
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #23 on: January 08, 2012, 05:36:59 PM »
Totally understand...
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2012, 05:44:27 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on January 08, 2012, 05:05:18 PM
The stock pipe is pretty quiet.  No decel pop that you can hear.   I'm not so sure I understand wanting quiet with an after market pipe unless you're going for looks or something...


Weight, size, and looks of the OEM anchor.  Loudness is the downside of aftermarket. I have TB pipe with the small insert and it is perfect.  OEM quiet at idle and a little snarl under accel.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #25 on: January 08, 2012, 06:00:10 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on January 08, 2012, 05:36:59 PM
Totally understand...

Sure.........you do!!!!! :rotflmao:
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #26 on: January 08, 2012, 06:02:48 PM »
You're a nitwit, you know that don't you?
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #27 on: January 08, 2012, 06:47:35 PM »
I've had the Leo and the Muzzy on my '09. The Leo was definetly the quieter of the two. Both were fine around town when rpms were varied but on long trips the droning of both of them at sustained rpm got to me after awhile. So I sold them and went back to the stocker. Sure it's big and ugly but it sure is quiet.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #28 on: January 08, 2012, 06:54:31 PM »
Quote from: coastalconnie on January 08, 2012, 05:18:35 PM
The V&H DOES come standard with an insert. They also sell another insert for folks who want it a little more mellow.

Interesting, didn't know that. It's not what I was told by two well known vendors, only that inserts were "available". Also, the V&H website says that they're "sound insert capable", not that one is included.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #29 on: January 08, 2012, 06:56:37 PM »
Quote from: curly on January 08, 2012, 06:47:35 PM
I've had the Leo and the Muzzy on my '09. The Leo was definetly the quieter of the two. Both were fine around town when rpms were varied but on long trips the droning of both of them at sustained rpm got to me after awhile. So I sold them and went back to the stocker. Sure it's big and ugly but it sure is quiet.

Just curious; what windshield are you running and if that makes a difference on how much you could hear the aftermarket exhausts?
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #30 on: January 08, 2012, 07:21:04 PM »

Turn up the tunes on your Scala G4 and you won't hear the aftermarket pipe...
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #31 on: January 08, 2012, 07:41:46 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on January 08, 2012, 06:02:48 PM
You're a nitwit, you know that don't you?

Yup! :nuts:
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2012, 10:32:29 AM »
Ok all, have installed the 1 and 5/8 insert in the CSOne and it seems quite a bit quieter, although not as quiet as stock.  Just started it in the garage but haven't gotten a chance to take it out on the road.  Will let you know when I do.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #33 on: January 09, 2012, 12:32:06 PM »
Quote from: ljcorby on January 09, 2012, 10:32:29 AM
Ok all, have installed the 1 and 5/8 insert in the CSOne and it seems quite a bit quieter, although not as quiet as stock.  Just started it in the garage but haven't gotten a chance to take it out on the road.  Will let you know when I do.

Of course it still isnt as quiet as stock.....and that is a very good thing.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #34 on: January 09, 2012, 01:27:51 PM »
You need to take it on a 300 mile trip to see if it isn't going to bother you long term.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #35 on: January 09, 2012, 02:30:41 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on January 09, 2012, 01:27:51 PM
You need to take it on a 300 mile trip to see if it isn't going to bother you long term.

I know you aint talkin to me!!!!!!!! :battle:
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #36 on: January 09, 2012, 02:47:17 PM »
Maybe...have you got out of your subdivision yet?
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #37 on: January 10, 2012, 12:22:37 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on January 09, 2012, 02:47:17 PM
Maybe...have you got out of your subdivision yet?

Oh most certainly, and the Area P really is barely noticeable at cruising speeds.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #38 on: January 10, 2012, 12:39:29 PM »
Quote from: wally_games on January 08, 2012, 06:56:37 PM
Just curious; what windshield are you running and if that makes a difference on how much you could hear the aftermarket exhausts?

I suppose it could. I run a Cal-Sci large.
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Re: quiet aftermarket pipe C14
« Reply #39 on: January 10, 2012, 01:02:31 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on January 10, 2012, 12:22:37 PM
Oh most certainly, and the Area P really is barely noticeable at cruising speeds.

 :) :thumbs:
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