VFRman
Registered user
Our brothers on the other side say:
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There's a thread in gspot about this where Sherpa measures the noise level. At 4000 rpms, a stock GS produces 88 decibels. With the muffler removed it produces 90 decibels. That's marginally louder. You can notice it, but it isn't much of a difference. I've been running without a muffler for a year now and people still comment on how quiet my bike is.
Here's the thread for reference:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=561346
No real effect on mileage or performance that I can detect -- all the back-pressure is supplied by the catalytic converter.
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They also suggest that keeping the stainless/chrome bit acts as a heat sheild for your boot so worth keeping although doesn't look too good.
The going price for the little bit of stainless tube is $5 (£2.50), put me down for one at this price please.
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There's a thread in gspot about this where Sherpa measures the noise level. At 4000 rpms, a stock GS produces 88 decibels. With the muffler removed it produces 90 decibels. That's marginally louder. You can notice it, but it isn't much of a difference. I've been running without a muffler for a year now and people still comment on how quiet my bike is.
Here's the thread for reference:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=561346
No real effect on mileage or performance that I can detect -- all the back-pressure is supplied by the catalytic converter.
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They also suggest that keeping the stainless/chrome bit acts as a heat sheild for your boot so worth keeping although doesn't look too good.
The going price for the little bit of stainless tube is $5 (£2.50), put me down for one at this price please.
