ptegsotic
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In reality, it's the neighbor that calls the cops before having a chat, that's the real coward.
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In reality, it's the neighbor that calls the cops before having a chat, that's the real coward.
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I'll buy a few. I was going to have some made that say, "Loud pipes save ass holes who can't ride.", but yours is close enough.
Regarding the original post.....
It seems that there are two types of build threads here. One is when the build is detailed here and we are invited to follow along if we choose for the trials, tribulations, and ultimately / hopefully completion of the build. Information is shared, and it is sometimes even educational.....
The second is when a person joins, seemingly to show off their completed build after being completely off of the radar. Maybe there is a before and after picture or two, but little else. They also seem to get very defensive about any criticism, and dont stick around for long.
I can appreciate any type of quality well thought out build. Stock exhaust... cool. Aftermarket 4 into 1properly baffled.. cool. Chopped open pipes.... not cool. Living on the corner of a 4 way stop I get the " pleasure " of hearing everyday: Japanese tuner car exhaust, loud diesel pickup "performance" exhaust, loud gas pickup "performance" exhaust, metric and domestic V twin "performance" exhaust... The $hit gets old, but thankfully its generally quiet by 6 -7 pm....
It seems that there are two types of build threads here. One is when the build is detailed here and we are invited to follow along if we choose for the trials, tribulations, and ultimately / hopefully completion of the build. Information is shared, and it is sometimes even educational.....
The second is when a person joins, seemingly to show off their completed build after being completely off of the radar. Maybe there is a before and after picture or two, but little else. They also seem to get very defensive about any criticism, and dont stick around for long.
I can appreciate any type of quality well thought out build. Stock exhaust... cool. Aftermarket 4 into 1properly baffled.. cool. Chopped open pipes.... not cool. Living on the corner of a 4 way stop I get the " pleasure " of hearing everyday: Japanese tuner car exhaust, loud diesel pickup "performance" exhaust, loud gas pickup "performance" exhaust, metric and domestic V twin "performance" exhaust... The $hit gets old, but thankfully its generally quiet by 6 -7 pm....
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ptegsotic
Forum Mentor
same email / virtually identical handle
try again gg (or don't)
Calling builders 'a$$holes' b/c you don't agree with their build is just weak. But carry on.
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JamesWhut?
Guest
Sounds better than, "cut-ups".
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JJ
Guest
There is no requirement for discussing anything with an annoying lawbreaker before you report them to the cops. If you choose to be an a$$hole plus break the law, be prepared to pay the price for doing so.
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Guest
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People are so narcissistic these days it's makes me want to puke. Just like the a$$wipe who pulls up to a convenience store then turns up his stereo BEFORE he goes inside so we all get to listen to his noise pollution while he is inside buying liquor and those little flavored cigars they pack with mary jane, the loud motorcyclist is an equal jerk with a very similar mindset. Both NEED you to know that they are awesome, that they are loud and proud and want you to fear the noise. They probably get (or received) ZERO attention from their mom, dad, wife or girlfriend so they inflict their angst on our ear drums.
Can anyone one of you loud bike supporters give even ONE good reason to violate our ears? (excluding the obvious fact your a Delta Bravo)
Like I said before, those no muffler bikes fall over sometimes
Can anyone one of you loud bike supporters give even ONE good reason to violate our ears? (excluding the obvious fact your a Delta Bravo)
Like I said before, those no muffler bikes fall over sometimes
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Guest
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A good summation...
Carry on.
Carry on.
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GSCafe
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My muffler is a bit loud. I got the stock pipes with the bike but unattached. The stock pipes appear non-salvageable without serious welding. The Kerker 4-1 pipe is in good condition. I used a mallet to hammer as much muffle into it as I could. It still seemed loud but interacting with my neighbors told me it was "alarm clock" loud. (You are already awake and hearing it tells you that you should already be up but it isn't quite loud enough to wake you) I really like the sound of the Kerker pipe. Yes, it screams when I get on it. No, I don't crank it up till I'm getting on the highway so farther away folks don't hear it either. The last cycle-gear bike night I was at, it struck me that modern bikes with shorter mufflers were quieter than mine when tuned correctly and not revved up. The old engines make a lot more intake noise. My point is that shorter mufflers or megaphone mufflers require a bit more consideration. It isn't the shorty muffler that makes the Richard cranium, it is the inconsiderate bastard twisting it up at 5AM. I roll out just fine with just enough hand on the throttle to make it go without a lot of noise. Don't judge us by some ass-hat that has nothing to do with us.
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Austinaslink
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More pictures of the bike. I've been riding it every chance I get. Runs and rides like a dream. Contemplating getting clip ons and cutting down the tripple tree for a more "cafe" look. But am content for now.
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JJ
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Better than some. Still fvcked up.
Fugly
Fugly
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Austinaslink
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JJ I happen to love the way it looks. But thanks for your opinion.
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JJ
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Your opinion is what matters to you. Put a proper exhaust on it, jet it right, and ride the Hell out of it.
With open pipes, it's a POS.
With open pipes, it's a POS.
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Jmanor
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I am modifying my exhaust as in having the cone part taken off and doing slash cut. Hopefully it's not too loud. I try to be considerate of others. My V Star has Hard Krome shorty exhaust which are a bit louder but not as loud as some Harley Screamin Eagles. I would say just try to find a middle point with your exhaust.
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edgeofvamp
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I am going to start off by saying, thank you for keeping another GS on the road. These bikes are getting fewer and fewer as time goes by.
For the paint, i commend you on white-personally I couldn't do it. It is just to bright for me, but that's personal preference. At least your are not getting a belly blister from a black or dark color tank burning through your coat.
For the design, I am glad that you took off the fairing as it did give the bike a bit of a front heavy look. The front end is still riding a bit to high for the overall look, especially when you are going after a brat look. So bring the front down to get the rake angle right and i think you would be spot on. Most brats are lowered front and rear.
If you want to accomplish a front drop and go for more of a cafe brute look. Slide the triples up and put the clip-ons right above the triple tree. I am not sure how the front suspension would cope, but i have seen it done this way. In the end your preference, but clip-ons wouldn't be brat anymore. Just so its noted.
Onto the main contention point for everyone, i never heard my 1100 with no exhaust-but i have heard my odd-ball 550 with no muffs. I have to say, the bike has kind of a whiny hiss sound that way and i didn't like it and the noise level i can't say its half the size and mine was quieter than a stock diesel. That being said, i am not going to say yeah or nay to your set up.
When it comes to my preference, i want performance without getting pulled over every week. So something that flows well, but is negligible on noise. So my 550 i fitted a pair of dime city 16" shorty slash cuts, to even out and calm the note.
Off note question, how did you do the tobacco tint to the headlight and does it affect the brightness of the headlight at night? Or is that some odd color absorption from the surroundings when the picture was taken?
For the paint, i commend you on white-personally I couldn't do it. It is just to bright for me, but that's personal preference. At least your are not getting a belly blister from a black or dark color tank burning through your coat.
For the design, I am glad that you took off the fairing as it did give the bike a bit of a front heavy look. The front end is still riding a bit to high for the overall look, especially when you are going after a brat look. So bring the front down to get the rake angle right and i think you would be spot on. Most brats are lowered front and rear.
If you want to accomplish a front drop and go for more of a cafe brute look. Slide the triples up and put the clip-ons right above the triple tree. I am not sure how the front suspension would cope, but i have seen it done this way. In the end your preference, but clip-ons wouldn't be brat anymore. Just so its noted.
Onto the main contention point for everyone, i never heard my 1100 with no exhaust-but i have heard my odd-ball 550 with no muffs. I have to say, the bike has kind of a whiny hiss sound that way and i didn't like it and the noise level i can't say its half the size and mine was quieter than a stock diesel. That being said, i am not going to say yeah or nay to your set up.
When it comes to my preference, i want performance without getting pulled over every week. So something that flows well, but is negligible on noise. So my 550 i fitted a pair of dime city 16" shorty slash cuts, to even out and calm the note.
Off note question, how did you do the tobacco tint to the headlight and does it affect the brightness of the headlight at night? Or is that some odd color absorption from the surroundings when the picture was taken?
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