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Another choice for pipes

dave01

dave01

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HMF now makes a pipe for the Spyder. They sound awesome. Installed mine this morning and the sound is deeper than the 2bros I was running.
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Dave, can you give us a readout on your pipe's decibel range? With the Feds (i.e., NHTSA) getting ready to clamp down on decibel levels, I'm proceeding cautiously, on the purchase of aftermarket pipes.:ani29:
 
Does the HMF have any kind of baffle to quiet it down? I like the Leo Vince because I'm left with a choice of really loud or slightly louder than stock.
 
NFLEagles1 said:
Does the HMF have any kind of baffle to quiet it down? I like the Leo Vince because I'm left with a choice of really loud or slightly louder than stock.
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It has a screen that comes with it that actually drops the db level by 4 . Its much quieter than the 2bros that I had ( twin outlets) and has a deeper sound. I'll pull a db reading tomorrow and post it up.
 
A decibel rating would be very good for each of the aftermarket pipes. My wife is keeping the Hindle that came on her Spyder when we bought it, and I want to get a different pipe now. However, she says she will not ride with me if it is obnoxiously loud. :dontknow:

So far I have been thinking about the Two Brothers, MBRP, of course Hindle, and now this is another option. Which way to go?
 
NewRider said:
Dave, can you give us a readout on your pipe's decibel range? With the Feds (i.e., NHTSA) getting ready to clamp down on decibel levels, I'm proceeding cautiously, on the purchase of aftermarket pipes.:ani29:
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SpyderWolf said:
A decibel rating would be very good for each of the aftermarket pipes. My wife is keeping the Hindle that came on her Spyder when we bought it, and I want to get a different pipe now. However, she says she will not ride with me if it is obnoxiously loud. :dontknow:

So far I have been thinking about the Two Brothers, MBRP, of course Hindle, and now this is another option. Which way to go?
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The government has not yet accepted or adopted the SAE J2825 standard proposed in model legislation by the AMA. As a new, unaccepted standard, it is unlikely that any decibel ratings advertised were done using the new method. As such, they are likely to be variable, and unsure indicators of future compliance. Since many manufacturers use different testing methods, if they test at all, it is even difficult to compare ratings. Still a crap shoot unless the AMA model legislation gets adopted.
 
I'm going to go to the atv park near my house. They have had an officer out there checking the db levels for a while, so that will be the best way I can get a reading. If nothing else, it will give us an approx level.
 
Thanks Scotty. I just found where HMF claims that none of their pipes is louder than 103db; however, with the information you just provided that doesn't seem to mean much. :shocked:
 
dave01 said:
I'm going to go to the atv park near my house. They have had an officer out there checking the db levels for a while, so that will be the best way I can get a reading. If nothing else, it will give us an approx level.
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That sounds like a decent plan to me. At least you will know right away if he wants to give you a ticket. ;)
 
bone crusher said:
All the more reason not to get it. I guess many bikers like going deaf...to each their own...:yikes:
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That's alright I have natural hearing protection, called already gone. Mostly because of early in my Army career before hearing conservation was heard of. One of my Valkyries has open cobras meaning 6 straight pipes and I love them. I am carful about when and where I noise pollute most of the time, right Bumblebee.
 
Are there certain add ons that make sense for this exhaust? I saw on their EBay store where you have a whole lot of choices as far as color, tips, and so on. It looks like the cost of these little choices could add up quickly.
 
SpyderWolf said:
Are there certain add ons that make sense for this exhaust? I saw on their EBay store where you have a whole lot of choices as far as color, tips, and so on. It looks like the cost of these little choices could add up quickly.
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I got the stock silver one, that has the cone shaped tip. It was around 240 or so. Great fit, no leaks and 5 minute install. The tip is chrome and later I can paint the can black with VHT headercoat for the blacked out look
 
Scotty is correct, about the proposed standard not being law. What makes me cautious...is HMF stating their pipe is no louder than 103 decibels. The proposed NHTSA/AMA standards is 92 decibels, as measured by the proposed standard. Thus, I remain wary...reluctantly...:dontknow:
 
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