Exactly, NOT noise. An entire pack of 12 or so Harley's in close formation on the first lap was quieter than a single open-pipe Harley or "performance"-can sport bike winding down Snake Rd. Makes you wonder about the need for noise in a supposed performance exhaust these days.
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Loud pipe HD's in Waterloo
- Thread starter Wingboy
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Exactly, NOT noise. An entire pack of 12 or so Harley's in close formation on the first lap was quieter than a single open-pipe Harley or "performance"-can sport bike winding down Snake Rd. Makes you wonder about the need for noise in a supposed performance exhaust these days.
There has never been a need for noise in any street performance exhaust. Ever. Straight pipes, or "drag pipes", were and are designed for use in 1/4 mile racing applications, where maximum flow is needed with minimum restrictions at maximum RPM. People who put staright pipes on a street motorcycle don't have a clue about how they work; in fact, an unrestricted exhaust actually reduces performance instead of improving it.
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