Bluezx6r Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I Have a full Acropovic (excuse my spelling) under tail exhaust that i was thinking of switching out. I just does not seem loud enough to me. But i was worried of a possible drop in power? I also wanted to keep the under tail style. Any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I know for sure my Akro's came with a restrictive internal cap. If you have not looked, check to see if you have one and simply remove the little hex bolt and yank it out. It will make a big difference in sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Really?? Where can i find this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Why do you want LOUD? Personally I get no joy by riding in a group with a guy who has to have a super loud bike. It draws unneeded attention and quite frankly is annoying as hell to the guy behind you. Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 It will look like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 That is specific to your year bike, it looks like there might be a plug covering a hole that you'd need to get access to in order to remove the little hex bolt and then you could pull out the restricter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Its not that i want it super loud, Its just i have a horrible time with people noticing me when i ride. I figure if the don't look for me the could at least "hear" me. lolAlso i assume that the piece on the far left end is the piece that needs removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 You are correct, it's a small piece that slips inside the end cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Loud isn't always best. It would be hard to beat a Akro, Arrow, Arata or Leo for performance. And your bike will always sound quiter from the front. To the pour guy behind you...its another story. I was behind a guy on a TL1000r? with twin pipes and I couldn't ride behind him because it was way to loud without hearing plugs in. Edited March 22, 2010 by SJC1000rr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 You are correct, it's a small piece that slips inside the end cap.So then it can also be easily be replaced then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I ran into a problem.. The Shroud if the exhaust covers that blot and it looks like it has rivets in it how can i remove them without ruining the exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Its not that i want it super loud, Its just i have a horrible time with people noticing me when i ride. I figure if the don't look for me the could at least "hear" me. Well maybe you should be riding a Harley then.... I'm in agreement with the others making it loud is retarded and less people will want to be on a group ride with you. Secondly stop looking for the cop out way to "be noticed" work on your riding skills and abilities and learn to be an active rider instead of a passive rider in a blind spot. If youre constantly not be noticed and merged on I'm willing to bet your riding habits are to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Well maybe you should be riding a Harley then.... Come on now, millions of Hardley riders can't be wrong - loud pipes save squirrels. Or something like that.I agree: loud(er) does not equal better. <Some> sound = good; too much sound (a.k.a. noise) = bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Well maybe you should be riding a Harley then.... I'm in agreement with the others making it loud is retarded and less people will want to be on a group ride with you. Secondly stop looking for the cop out way to "be noticed" work on your riding skills and abilities and learn to be an active rider instead of a passive rider in a blind spot. If youre constantly not be noticed and merged on I'm willing to bet your riding habits are to blame.^What he said^ Do a little research and you will find the answer to this age old question. I'm wondering if the OP has some cruiser friends. Whenever possible I ride in front of the guy with loud pipes. This must make me an idiot because he should be out front warning all the people behind him that we are coming.http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/streetsurvival/dangerous_motorcycle_safety_myths/index.htmlhttp://motorcyclebloggers.com/2005/07/25/the-myth-of-loud-pipes-saves-lives/Plus many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I just put mine on and I love it just what I want Thanks 1000rrrider for tell me about that exhaust sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I ran into a problem.. The Shroud if the exhaust covers that blot and it looks like it has rivets in it how can i remove them without ruining the exhaust? once you removed you cant go back.go once to track and you find out your exhaust is loud enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 damn....everyones gonna hate when i show up on rides with a v4...its a noisy MF haha...just slip on pipes though....what do you guys consider too loud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 If youre tryin to idle down the street when you leave your house so you dont piss off the neighbors, it's prolly to loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 If youre tryin to idle down the street when you leave your house so you dont piss off the neighbors, it's prolly to loud.oh mines not that bad then...it just doesnt sound like an RC car like you sport bike guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 As stated before Louder =/= BetterLoud pipes save no lives... GEAR saves lives, Alertness saves lives, skill and experience saves lives.My akra pipe on the XX is not LOUD by any means but it is loud enough. If you want people to hear you coming, add a megaphone to the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezx6r Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Ok ok ill be honest i just used the notice thing as a crutch i only had someone pull out in front of me once lol but i was fine. My Buddie has I wanna say a "straight pipe" on his GSXR 1000 and its crazy loud thats the only reason i was thinking of this. BUT i did not take the restrictor out lol.Although i was riding on the west side by Briggs high school. I swear to god a 6 maybe 7 year old boy rolled a tire out in front of me two days ago.. lol i just swerved around it and was fine but man what a kid lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Ok ok ill be honest i just used the notice thing as a crutch i only had someone pull out in front of me once lol but i was fine. My Buddie has I wanna say a "straight pipe" on his GSXR 1000 and its crazy loud thats the only reason i was thinking of this. BUT i did not take the restrictor out lol.Although i was riding on the west side by Briggs high school. I swear to god a 6 maybe 7 year old boy rolled a tire out in front of me two days ago.. lol i just swerved around it and was fine but man what a kid lol.Ride 15 miles directly behind your buddy in formation then tell me you want your exhaust louder. Don't cop out and ride staggered, maintain about 15 yards distance directly behind his ass. I was behind another member here for 40 miles from Columbus to Newark, if I didn't have plugs in I would have had some hearing damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Ride 15 miles directly behind your buddy in formation then tell me you want your exhaust louder. Don't cop out and ride staggered, maintain about 15 yards distance directly behind his ass. I was behind another member here for 40 miles from Columbus to Newark, if I didn't have plugs in I would have had some hearing damage.Total friggin truth....... and I'm guessin it was eviltwin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Ride 15 miles directly behind your buddy in formation then tell me you want your exhaust louder. Don't cop out and ride staggered, maintain about 15 yards distance directly behind his ass. I was behind another member here for 40 miles from Columbus to Newark, if I didn't have plugs in I would have had some hearing damage.Guessing it was me?The Giannelli is fairly loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Nope I'm going with eviltwin, yours is nothing compared to the one he had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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