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#11 Unread post by Beer Runner »

Thanks for all the info and links.
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i like'em loud, a buddy of mine put straight pipes on a marauder 800, it sounded insanely loud(not an over all nice sound however) but it would set car alarms off in all directions, i love that. my katana has a loud pipe on it but i wish it was a deeper rumble.

i have a loud exhaust on my supra people hate it, its not that typical rice burner lawn mower sound. its a very deep rumble. i wish my bike could sound like that.

i posted this before(pre hack) and didnt ever get the answers, so how come you cant put straights on a crotch rocket? is it the way the inline engine works or something? i know you Can put them on but the engine runs horrible... why do cruises usually run just the same or better with straights.
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#13 Unread post by BuzZz »

Toyuzu wrote:An open pipe four cylinder bike tends to be louder than your average V-Twin cruiser. Maybe it's because the fours run at a higher RPM, not sure.
More rpm= more explosions
More cylinders= more explosions
More explosions= more noise... and differently pitched noise.
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#14 Unread post by Toyuzu »

BuzZz wrote:More rpm= more explosions
More cylinders= more explosions
More explosions= more noise... and differently pitched noise.
He said explosions.... :twisted:
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#15 Unread post by Nibblet99 »

Imagine a very loud scooter engine, then multiply the amount of that annoyingly pitched engine to account for 4 little cylinders, rather than 1
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Beer Runner wrote:I was wondering if I can run strait pipes on a 81 Yamaha 650. What problems could I run into if I go this route. I noticed new mufflers are very expensive for this bike, plus I like the loudness.
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As far as I know running straight pipes can do damage to your Valves.
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#17 Unread post by CentralOzzy »

Beer Runner wrote:Now I see Harleys with strait pipes all the time, what is the difference in the loudness then.
The straight pipes on Harley's aren't always what they seem to appear. I has sone but they secretly housed 10" long baffles inside, look good without the potential Valve damage & also keep the neighbours happy.

Tip: Never hoon up in your neighbourhood with your loud pipes, always ride quietly & hoon up elsewhere or you may find some repercussions....Like a lynch mod with flaming torches lining up outside your house.
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#18 Unread post by Beer Runner »

I get it, don't do it. Like I said before I will look for a different exhaust system.
Thanks for all the feedback guys.
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What is "hoon"?
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#20 Unread post by Beer Runner »

What is "hoon"?
Let her rip. Open it up and so on.
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