cOoTeR Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I just installed my hotbodies undertail exhaust on to my CBR 1000. It's loud. It seems louder at 25 and 35 than at highway speeds. My concern is when cruising through a small town at 30 mph I'm gonna draw a lot of attention.Who has a loud exhaust have you ever been ticketed for it and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Yeah, mine can be loud. Never been ticketed for it though. It's a V-twin, and not as obnoxious as a straight pipe Harley I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMadame Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Mine's pretty loud as well, never had problems tho (except some people really should turn the sensitivity on their car alarms down lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've heard that cops tend to mess with loud exhaust bikes more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've been followed by several cops this week around Alum Creek Lake (where they really don't have anything to do except look for anything to ticket someone for) and no problems. I don't think they care too much as long as you drive like a normal person and don't open it up too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 mines essentailly straight piped obnoxious harley since i took all the baffling out of the can...no problems here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have loud ass pipes on the 51, and have never had an issue. Unless you are running open headers, I doubt you'd get ganked just for loud pipes while running about. Now, if you're blowing through some residential areas routinely and someone calls on it, then you might be 'sought after' in that area. I have found my pipes work better than a horn most times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've never has a problem either.Just keep the RPM's down in residential areas. All the replies have come from v-twin owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have found my pipes work better than a horn most times.I use 'em to get people to stop typing and notice that the light has turned green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I use 'em to get people to stop typing and notice that the light has turned green.At least they are typing at a light.It's the ass hats that text whilst driving that are ignorant bastages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've never has a problem either.Just keep the RPM's down in residential areas. All the replies have come from v-twin owners.Yeah, an angry hornet tied to a trumpet isn't going to happen to an I4 unless the rpm's hit 10,000 plus. I'll roar north of 5,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) I just installed my hotbodies undertail exhaust on to my CBR 1000. It's loud. It seems louder at 25 and 35 than at highway speeds. My concern is when cruising through a small town at 30 mph I'm gonna draw a lot of attention.Who has a loud exhaust have you ever been ticketed for it and where?I've got the same exhaust on my 636, and while I love it (looks and sound wise), it is loud as FUCK. The drone around 4-5k can get pretty bad, but you're right, at higher rpm's its not nearly as bad. Because of this I find myself cruising at higher rpm's than I probably normally would. I used to wear ear plugs, but not any more. The only time I do now is if I'm going on a really long ride/freeway ride.Completely forgot my point of this post haha. I've been followed by plenty of cops, and because of the exhaust my license plate is mounted sideways down by my tire...without a light. I know this is probably a bad idea, but it's how I bought the bike, and no cops have ever given me any kind of trouble. Edited April 3, 2010 by Bigbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've been told my bike is kind of loud.... I haven't had any trouble from the po po Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwolf02 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I had a D&D on my r6 and it was pretty loud. no trouble with me.. as long as u dont go down a main street going 35 mph in 1st gear ull be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 my bike is a little loud...never had any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Cool cool that makes me feel better bout it its really loud. Seems loudest bout 2000 to 4000 rpms. Right around in town speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 You can always upshift too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 not if its loud at 2-4k....my bike bogs like a mofo under 3k, and it redlines at 9500...cant imagine what rpm most of you guys have to ride at just to keep moving lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 You can always upshift too Would ya quit with the lagic, Matt? That has no place here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowbusa Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 rode my bike for 2 years with a open sidewinder and never got pulled over and beleave its very loud on the freeway with a helment my ears would ring for hours after words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cattmouch33 Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I have the hotbodies exhaust on my 6r and I've never had a problem or really a second look from cops. Just be light on the throttle in places where you don't wanna be too loud. I know i can find a spot even in the lower rpm's the wont drone on. Like someone else said no ticket for just exhaust but if you're hauling ass through an area you will be noticed more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I've never has a problem either.Just keep the RPM's down in residential areas. All the replies have come from v-twin owners.R6 + D&D = no tickets so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redracer95 Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 i got a CFR on my scooter and don't even get noticed anywhere i go. just fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Last Monday after the bike night I got followed by a Dublin cop. (in the rain) but he didn't pull me over so I guess its all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Glad mine isn't loud at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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