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    #16
    One of my best friend's older brother was a welder at Jardine, making motorcycle headers in the mid 70s. He later became a coke addict and died young.
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      #17
      Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
      One of my best friend's older brother was a welder at Jardine, making motorcycle headers in the mid 70s. He later became a coke addict and died young.
      My friend's brother was hooked on the Yosh pipe, couldn't weld to save his life. He died young, making about 91 decibels @ 96hp. Tragic really.

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        #18
        The biggest advantage for the V&H or the Jardine is the weight reduction. No idea on the other pipes of what their weights are. Reducing the weight betters the HP to weight ratio. Performance wise, gonna gain some where, gonna lose somewhere. IF you aren't racing etc, it's not that big an issue.
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          #19
          Ed, how is the noise level with the V&H? Is it quiet enough to not attract attention in normal riding? Is the baffle removable so you can adjust the stuffing quantity? I had a Kerker on my Kaw 900 back in the day and the constant drone was annoying. I like the look of the 4-1, but don't want LOUD.
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            #20
            V&h 4-1

            Originally posted by bobgroger View Post
            Ed, how is the noise level with the V&H? Is it quiet enough to not attract attention in normal riding? Is the baffle removable so you can adjust the stuffing quantity? I had a Kerker on my Kaw 900 back in the day and the constant drone was annoying. I like the look of the 4-1, but don't want LOUD.
            The sound is not as loud as I expected when I first start her up...she does purr...drivers do notice me...but the pipes aren't extremely loud like the young kids like these days.

            I'm not into bringing much attention to myself while riding. But these new pipes give me good confidence through traffic. I make myself known whereas before, the dual OEM pipes I had did not deliver what these babies do.

            I ride with more of a proud feeling now...if I want traffic to KNOW I am within their area, just a twist of the wrist gets me their attention.


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            Last edited by GSXR7ED; 04-02-2014, 12:19 AM.
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