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Excellent.
You could actually talk to people while standing near the track.
You could actually talk to people while standing near the track.
How much do you think the bazooka style mufflers have to do with it or do you think it is more ignition and cam timing?
I think this event proved that you don't need a bazooka style exhaust to lower the noise to a realistic level.
The Shop
And that tunedlength guy? He knows what he's talking about.
On the other hand, F1, Nascar, Drag, and every other motorsport is ok to be loud... Why can't the manufacturers just sell quieter stuff...
Why is our sport hindered by such difficulty in seeing the common sense answer...
This year sweet, but then again I didn't go either.
But seriously I wish I had gone just not to experience the pain.
None of this is coming out right is it?
But we get your point.
"Some" of the showroom 450's will not come close to passing the sound requirement in 2010 or 2011. The awareness level was raised in our local district about 5 years ago when we started testing bikes at every race during the season. It was ugly at first, but now if there is a loud bike in the mix, it really stands out.
For the higher level people in the sport, and manufacturers to look at this issue with less than a progressive view is sad. Not to pick on anyone specifically, but why don't we see strict sound level rule enforcement at the big amatuer national events? Answer, very few would pass.
The new Yamaha and Suzuki's have reduced sound signifcantly over the past few seasons. We also tested a new Yoshi last weekend that came across at 94db on a Honda. Although these numbers are encouraging, the bikes on the showroom floor need a lot of attention. Until the right sector of upper echelon get more involved, it will be a loosing battle.
A vet rider at the GP couldnt pass sound with his stock system.
Had to borrow an FMF pipe.
Who would have thought we would see the day when an aftermarket pipe is more quiet than stock.
AMA or whoever runs the show needs to follow suit.
They pick a couple of riders from each race to test sound after the race.
Pit Row
We have had to advise a few riders to quiet down the exhaust before they come back to race with us because we want to avoid issues with sound complaints.
All opinions are welcome even if you aren't down with the less sound=more ground movement.
Hope to see you posting soon!
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