exhaust

[mcarthy40]

I have a 04 gixxer600, I know the sound I want to get is similar to my buddies 03 rr with a two bro pipe. So far the most common choices I keep getting for that sound or louder are D-D, micron and devil. I am rider that likes the loud so if you any suggestions to get loudd, let me know

Currently have carbon rs-3 yoush

[Clint]

Plenty of existing threads on exactly this topic. Search a bit.

[kyro2000]

With so many people looking for loud exust, may I suggest a great idea. Go ahead and just take the exust off! You can save weight so you can go much faster and be louder too!

[CBnTN]

I have to admit. I am very disappointed in this forum to this point. I dont know any of the people personally, but just the forum in general is disappointing...so far.

I joined yesterday and spent about 2 hrs last night looking over various threads. The majority of posts arent natured towards giving helpful information and supporting people. Somewhere along the line, in just about every thread...it turns into "you shouldnt have that bike...get something smaller" or it ends up that people start comparing Sport Bikes to Cruisers and saying that people should or shouldnt own one or the other.

I agree, i dont think that somebody should run out and buy a GSX-R1000 for their first bike...but nobody is going to change anybody's mind if it is made up.

IF you HAVE to give your personal opinion, it should be directed more towards something like "well, if you are gonna get that bike...watch out for this" or "they have a tendency to do this when they are new" or "i had mine for 2 weeks and this went wrong" etc.

For instance, the comment above "there are many threads on this...do some researching". In the amount of time it took you to write that, you can have just as easily said "i like the sound of these" or "my buddy has one of these and it is loud".

I have read many threads regarding exhaust and instead of primarily helpful comments, they are primarily "why do you want to do that, i dont like them loud, it is loud enough as is" etc. They didnt ask what you thought about it and i am sure they dont care...they want to know if you have any helpful resources on a custom exhaust...period.

I am not directing this to any individuals, i am merely stating what i have seen so far. I am a long time member of two other forums, GM and Cadillac and they have been very helpful. I am new to the motorcycle world. Well, i have rode dirt bikes etc...but i am new to the Sport bike world. I joined this forum to try to obtain some real world knowledge about my future bike and about riding in general. From what i have seen so far, as soon as i post any question...all i am going to hear is "why are you getting a Gixer?...you should get something smaller" or "Sport bikes are not needed in the city" or "this has already been covered in another thread...go look for it".

I will keep reading previous threads and hopefully things will get better. This is the first impression i have so far.

[Louis]

Thanks for your input. We try to manage this forum the best we can, we ain't perfect and we certainly don't know everything.

Some people don't think about searching the forum. A lot of times, the info is there. You have to understand that it gets very tiring to repeat the same stuff.

As for bike choice, we are very geared towards safety. A 100+ HP bikes is NOT a good choice for a first bike. A lot of people who choose those kind of bikes are using arguments like "all my friends have those". We care about our fellow riders and want our members to keep coming back preferably in one piece.

[Clint]

CB, it is in no one's best interest for a forum to have a zillion threads on a single topic. That's not the true nature of a forum - to be a no-work, instant answer source. It's to be a collection of information that is SEARCHABLE, and that has concentrated clusters of helpful, specific information, not countless threads on the same subject that one has to wade through to find a thorough answer. By the way, I don't know the answer, but I do know it's here somewhere. My first post quite possibly led to an answer to his question far faster than any other I could have given.

So, we do have the best interest of our members in mind. It just might be that you haven't used forums enough to understand what makes a good one. Believe me, there are many forums where a thread like that gets instantly locked with no explanation whatsoever. They have the best, most organized system of information around, even if they are a bit harsh to operate in. Consider us a happy medium.

Welcome.

[Jammer]

I personally have a Yoshi..the loudest to me seems to be the D&D..next two brothers. I have heard wonderful things about Micron. I agree you need some noise...I personally didn't buy it for the horsepower increase..but for the sound. One thing though...when I ride with guys..or girls..with the D&D pipes...I personally think they are too loud..A guy I know has a 636 with dual two brothers pipes on...scares the heck outta me when he passes me.

[CBnTN]

I understand and agree. Like i said, i am a member of other forums and i plan on being a long time member to this forum also. I wasnt trying to "make waves"...i was just saying what my initial impression was.

Thanks

[inspiron]

Loud pipes don't do anything for the bike except make others angry and give you, the rider, a false sense of "security".

Loud pipes DON'T save lives. They DON'T improve your bike's performance or gas mileage. They DON'T make you more visible to other vehicles, soccer moms, etc.

The DO make your neighbors angry. The DO promote road rage.

[CBnTN]

Inspiron, being new to this (Sport Bikes) that is the kind of stuff i need to hear. Granted, i could sense some conviction and "attitude" in your comments but i can over look stuff like that and pick up on the useful information.

I didnt know if aftermarket mufflers actually helped or if they just made the bike louder.

[Its Raining]

Originally Posted by inspiron

Loud pipes don't do anything for the bike except make others angry and give you, the rider, a false sense of "security".

Loud pipes DON'T save lives. They DON'T improve your bike's performance or gas mileage. They DON'T make you more visible to other vehicles, soccer moms, etc.

The DO make your neighbors angry. The DO promote road rage.

Well, that about covers every Harley rider in the world.

[inspiron]

Sure, I've got "attitude". I live in Switzerland, where loud bikes are not tolerated. The maximum noise level for any bike is stamped on the frame next to the VIN number. My bike is rated at 88 dB(A) at 3,400 rpm. If my bike is louder than 88 dB and I get pulled over, the bike will be taken out of service (the registration is revoked) and I get an expensive ticket.

People who ride here with after-market pipes (with a removable DB-killer) who are caught on the road without the DB-killer installed can lose their license for up to 3 months (if the bike is excessively loud - over 100 dB).

If you have ever ridden in an tunnel behind a bike that is putting out more than 100 dB, you would have the same "attitude". It hurts.

[Jammer]

I think we have the same laws here in the States; however, it's not usually inforced I have found. More the Harley riders with their loud pipes seem to get away with murder.

[GixSix]

I just replaced the D&D pipe on my 04 gix 6 with a blueflame pipe. The D&D was getting to loud for me. I didn't know it would be that loud. My buddies loved it tho and told me that I should keep it. I liked the pipe, but I think I just outgrew it and that is from just one season... The Blueflame is awesome...

[Clint]

I'm not familiar with Blueflame. Is that a manufacturer or model?

[BOSS750]

Originally Posted by Louis

Thanks for your input. We try to manage this forum the best we can, we ain't perfect and we certainly don't know everything.

Some people don't think about searching the forum. A lot of times, the info is there. You have to understand that it gets very tiring to repeat the same stuff.

As for bike choice, we are very geared towards safety. A 100+ HP bikes is NOT a good choice for a first bike. A lot of people who choose those kind of bikes are using arguments like "all my friends have those". We care about our fellow riders and want our members to keep coming back preferably in one piece.

If I may suggest that when a question as such arrives that you insert a link that will lead him to his/her answer and then close the thread. Just a thought Cause I know I ask some of the same questions over and over.

[Its Raining]

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I'm not familiar with Blueflame. Is that a manufacturer or model?

I think it's these. http://www.blueflameperformance.com/..._race_cans.asp

[Clint]

Originally Posted by BOSS600

If I may suggest that when a question as such arrives that you insert a link that will lead him to his/her answer and then close the thread. Just a thought Cause I know I ask some of the same questions over and over.

I've tried that for the reasons I mentioned above and have gotten royally flamed for it. Seems some people prefer that we cater to their specific desires instead of the good of the general membership.

[inspiron]

[GixSix]

Originally Posted by Its Raining

I think it's these. http://www.blueflameperformance.com/..._race_cans.asp

Yep thats them.

Blueflame is the manufactuer the EVO is the model. These pipes are imported from England. There are many different configurations so they build them for you. It took three weeks for me to receive mine, but it was well worth the wait. The pipes come with a single or dual tip. The dual tip has a removeable baffle and plug allowing you 4 sound options. The single tip has only a removable baffle allowing you 2 sound options. Fit and finnish are very high quailty. Here is 2 pics of mine.