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Offline DavePhipps

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Quite pipes?
« on: July 01, 2009, 01:09:18 PM »
I've been looking around and it seems all pipes that I can find for the 550 are pretty loud. I'm wanting to find or make the quitest pipe possible for my bike.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 01:22:53 PM »
What kind of pipes do you have on there now?  Depending on your answer, you could try to find replacement baffles for the pipes. 
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2009, 01:29:45 PM »
I  have a laser header on one, and the stock head tubes on the other. No cannister, megaphones, or any kind of baffle yet. I'm looking for advice before I  buy something for the projects.
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2009, 01:38:05 PM »
The stock 4-into-1 for the 550F is damn near the quietest pipe I've ever heard.
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2009, 02:02:03 PM »
Any clue what the baffle in the 4 into one looks like. From my research it looks like there might be some fabrication in my future.
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2009, 02:06:07 PM »
Quote from: bistromath on July 01, 2009, 01:38:05 PM
The stock 4-into-1 for the 550F is damn near the quietest pipe I've ever heard.

+1

I've got the 4 in 4 on my 550K and they're super quiet (and pricey)   I've also heard the 4 in 1 for the 550F, very quiet as well (also pricey I'm sure).

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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2009, 02:44:56 PM »
I used stock Gixxer cans on my 650.  Its pretty quiet
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2009, 03:56:30 PM »
Quote from: bistromath on July 01, 2009, 01:38:05 PM
The stock 4-into-1 for the 550F is damn near the quietest pipe I've ever heard.

I agree, with maybe the stock 77-78 CB550K 4 into 4 being pretty close in sound level.  They are both very comfortable on long rides.  Lots of people don't realize how fatiguing noise can be.  Even if you like the sound, it wears on you over time.  I don't know of any aftermarket type exhaust systems that provide a sound other than loud.

I assume the OP meant quiet pipes rather than quite pipes.
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2009, 04:58:40 PM »
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2009, 07:19:13 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on July 01, 2009, 03:56:30 PM
Quote from: bistromath on July 01, 2009, 01:38:05 PM
The stock 4-into-1 for the 550F is damn near the quietest pipe I've ever heard.

I agree, with maybe the stock 77-78 CB550K 4 into 4 being pretty close in sound level.  They are both very comfortable on long rides.  Lots of people don't realize how fatiguing noise can be.  Even if you like the sound, it wears on you over time.  I don't know of any aftermarket type exhaust systems that provide a sound other than loud.

I assume the OP meant quiet pipes rather than quite pipes.
ok I'm the king of typos  >:(
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Re: Quite pipes?
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2009, 07:24:35 PM »
Quote from: davephipps on July 01, 2009, 07:19:13 PM
Quote from: TwoTired on July 01, 2009, 03:56:30 PM
Quote from: bistromath on July 01, 2009, 01:38:05 PM
The stock 4-into-1 for the 550F is damn near the quietest pipe I've ever heard.

I agree, with maybe the stock 77-78 CB550K 4 into 4 being pretty close in sound level.  They are both very comfortable on long rides.  Lots of people don't realize how fatiguing noise can be.  Even if you like the sound, it wears on you over time.  I don't know of any aftermarket type exhaust systems that provide a sound other than loud.

I assume the OP meant quiet pipes rather than quite pipes.
ok I'm the king of typos  >:(

I'm sure Dave meant "quite quiet".  :) 
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Re: Quiet pipes?
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2009, 07:14:14 AM »
Yes, I meant quiet. You would think that after 10 years of doing tech support I would have fewer typos.
Back on topic. Any suggestion on baffle fabrication or purchasing? I've seen louvred and perforated baffles. Any clue as to which muffle better? My FZR has a perferated D&D and it's quiter than most aftermarket CB pipes. This is odd as D&D are known for being loud.
Razor I would put a cannister on but I'm trying to  keep a period look on this CB. The cafe 550 will have a cannister.
Thanks for the link tjjkc I'll PM the guy
Thanks for all the help guys
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