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TommyTommy

In: Dorchester
Posts: 6

Ive fitted a short ebay exaust. Its now ridiculously loud. What do we think of loud pipes? Can i do anything to reduce the nouse? ( other than changing the pipe again)!

Message posted by TommyTommy on 17 November 2024 at 08:17

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TommyTommy @ 17/11/2024 08:17:19

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11259

Nothing wrong with loud pipes.

Message posted by JP on 17 November 2024 at 10:55

JP @ 17/11/2024 10:55:12

Pawl

In: Wolverhampton/Sa
Posts: 1126

Wear ear plugs 🙉

Message posted by Pawl on 17 November 2024 at 19:43

Pawl @ 17/11/2024 19:43:44

Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 15815

Pardon 👂🙉

Loud pipes do allow other road users to become aware of you more easily, usually to annoy them and make them more anti!

I prefer to make myself visibly more obvious and have a factory stealth pipe......

Some end cans used to be packable if the baffle is removable but that maybe just competition stuff 🤔

Message posted by Strom67 on 18 November 2024 at 05:59

Strom67 @ 18/11/2024 05:59:41

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2266

Loud pipes shave wives... 😆

Message posted by Steve_H on 18 November 2024 at 07:14

Steve_H @ 18/11/2024 07:14:50

Pawl

In: Wolverhampton/Sa
Posts: 1126

Fkn mint.... luvvit Geeenlaner!!😁

Message posted by Pawl on 18 November 2024 at 08:10

Pawl @ 18/11/2024 08:10:04

fazerdaze

In: Wisbech
Posts: 5

Loud pipes seem to prevent my getting tailgated.

Message posted by fazerdaze on 24 December 2024 at 09:49

fazerdaze @ 24/12/2024 09:49:38

earthwind

In: Bristol
Posts: 1840

Loud pipes save lives lol

Message posted by earthwind on 25 December 2024 at 22:59

earthwind @ 25/12/2024 22:59:26

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

I actually prefer to be quiet and stealthy. Get passed the cars without disturbing the drivers concentration. Better to anticipate drivers than expecting them to see you. Just slow down for that couple of seconds, then back on the gas

Message posted by Deleted Member on 29 December 2024 at 20:35

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Wrenny22

In: Sutton
Posts: 1

You could always get a dB killer for it £10-£15

Message posted by Wrenny22 on 10 February 2025 at 18:07

Wrenny22 @ 10/02/2025 18:07:07

Bikeabill

In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4500

Hey Tommy I never realised that EBay made pipes

Message posted by Bikeabill on 11 February 2025 at 13:56

Bikeabill @ 11/02/2025 13:56:15

Bikeabill

In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4500

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Hey Tommy I never realised that EBay made exhausts.

Message posted by Bikeabill on 11 February 2025 at 13:57

Bikeabill @ 11/02/2025 13:57:17

1970srocker

In: Medway
Posts: 3

My 1970s t150 exhaust is loud and legal , my wife can hear me coming home , if someone does not like it that is just life people just moan about anything . always a rebel

Message posted by 1970srocker on 28 June 2025 at 10:38

1970srocker @ 28/06/2025 10:38:39

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

I don't mind loud pipes except when someones bouncing on and off the rev limiter thru my village.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 29 June 2025 at 13:59

Deleted Member @ 29/06/2025 13:59:44

TheSlasher

In: chesterfield
Posts: 1405

Ater the remap of my bonneville, they measured the noise of my pipes for a laugh.... it measured 112 dB.... 🤣🤣

Message posted by TheSlasher on 29 June 2025 at 21:10

TheSlasher @ 29/06/2025 21:10:11

Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 15815

Well, it is your quieter bike Slasher 🤣

Message posted by Strom67 on 30 June 2025 at 05:45

Strom67 @ 30/06/2025 05:45:05

rikpward

In: Burton upon Tren
Posts: 4

I like a fruitier note than what comes as standard these days, but nothing obnoxiously loud. The "loud pipes save lives" argument lacks empirical evidence. Furthermore, opinion-based "facts" often overlook the physics of sound travel. What saves lives is training and just doing it better.

Message posted by rikpward on 02 October 2025 at 08:28

rikpward @ 02/10/2025 08:28:33

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2266

You're right there Rikpward.

Of more concern loud pipes can lead to bike bans. That's not something we're experienced in the UK yet, but it's happening on the Continent - it's a real thing, not just scare mongering.
For any aspiring politician in an area that sees a lot of bikes, and irritated locals, this makes us an easy target. Hopefully the outcome will be just 'sound cameras' which will keep access open and not impact on local businesses.

Really though it's all a bit "listen to how fast I think I am" 🙂

Message posted by Steve_H on 04 October 2025 at 07:57

Steve_H @ 04/10/2025 07:57:16

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

For a better (imho) view on loud pipes see you tube the workshop and his take on the empirical evidence.
In my experience these days there are far more loud cars than bikes. And I bet you average jo non biker thinks that its bikes if they just here it.
As for loud pipes everyone makes the assumption that loud pipes are all about making car drivers sit up and take note. How many people do you see walking into the road while oggling their phone. How many people on push bikes do you see not taking due care. Loud pipes are not just about bikes and cars. Not in my book anyway

Message posted by Deleted Member on 04 October 2025 at 13:11

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