Two Brothers Racing Exhaust Too Loud?

[Dustin600]

I just installed a TBR Carbon Fiber exhaust on my bike and started it up. My first impression was that it was too loud. I took it for a ride and still feel the same way. Obviously, I expected a difference in sound but not this much. Especially with the silencer tip already on. I checked again for leaks and found none. My last bike, a GSX650F, was not this loud with a TBR exhaust on it. Anyone else feel like this after installing the TBR exhaust or is it just me. I might take it back off. My neighbors are gonna hate it when I leave for work at 4am!

 

[applejax]

You'll get used to it.

As for the neighbors, just keep the rpm low.

 

[MichaelInVenice]

You'll get used to it.

As for the neighbors, just keep the rpm low.

The muffler for the GSX650F was probably a larger and the exhaust system longer overall, which would tend to muffle things a bit more. The short, underbody exhaust on the FZ6R doesn't leave a whole lot of room for a "straight through" exhaust to accomplish much. The GSX650F exhaust outlet was also located behind you and a greater distance from your ears. That'll make a difference.

As to the neighbors, whether it will become an issue for you depends on what kind of place you live. If there's an HOA involved, this can become a big deal really fast. If there's a landlord, he may decide that keeping the peace with the neighbors is more important than keeping you as a tenant. If one of the neighbors is best buddies with the chief of police or a major contributor to the mayor's re-election campaign, even the smallest things can cause problems. Most of this doesn't apply to 99% of us, but I've heard some great stories of things you really want to avoid. Only you can make the call as to what will or won't get you into hot water.

 

[Dustin600]

We own our house and there's no HOA. If it bothered my neighbors, I doubt they would even say anything. I just want to be respectful. Its a pretty quiet neighborhood.

 

[Sage]

We own our house and there's no HOA. If it bothered my neighbors, I doubt they would even say anything. I just want to be respectful. Its a pretty quiet neighborhood.

It's the same thing in our neighborhood, I just keep the rpms as low as i can if I come back home at an off hour time.

 

[MNGreg]

I agree with just watching your RPMs. That should be enough. Being in a residential area it sounds like; you should be watching your rpms anyways and not going to fast through the area.

 

[linkgt]

Watch the rpms. Bike quiets down after it warms up. Keep it in high gear when rolling out of the neighborhood.

I love the sound of the exhaust. I couldn't believe how loud and powerful it sounded.. really surprised. (No tip installed) ...

 

[MichaelInVenice]

We own our house and there's no HOA. If it bothered my neighbors, I doubt they would even say anything. I just want to be respectful. Its a pretty quiet neighborhood.

Then it's probably not an issue. Keep the RPMs low until you're out on a main street.

 

[hvaughn]

well if you decide to sell what would you want for it??

 

[rx9790]

We got the loud jackasses with 1300cc harleys running wide open so i doubt I could ever make as much noise as they do. Damn diesel trucks are just as bad with the silly open pipes thru the bed.

 

[JT]

well if you decide to sell what would you want for it??

yea what he said ^^^^

 

[dmkun]

Hi - I also want to get the TBR Carbon Fiber slip-on and would like to know what model fits the 2012 FZ6R? Where can i get the best price, and Is it easy to install yourself or is it recommended to get it installed (i asked a service center and they said 90 bux for installation...doesnt sound right...) - Thanks!

 

[Perdurable]

Hi - I also want to get the TBR Carbon Fiber slip-on and would like to know what model fits the 2012 FZ6R? Where can i get the best price, and Is it easy to install yourself or is it recommended to get it installed (i asked a service center and they said 90 bux for installation...doesnt sound right...) - Thanks!

search the forums please

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[nismos14]

I have a P1X tip, the more aggressive silencer that I could let go if you want it, it will quiet it down a lot more than the P1 stock tip. Let me know if you want it we can work something out.

 

[Dustin600]

well if you decide to sell what would you want for it??

I will give it a few days and if I decide to sell the exhaust I will post it here first.

 

[Dustin600]

I have a P1X tip, the more aggressive silencer that I could let go if you want it, it will quiet it down a lot more than the P1 stock tip. Let me know if you want it we can work something out.

Thank you. I was considering that option. If I decide to try it, I will contact you.

 

[Wheelsucker]

I have a P1X tip, the more aggressive silencer that I could let go if you want it, it will quiet it down a lot more than the P1 stock tip. Let me know if you want it we can work something out.

Just want to chime in on the P1X tip. I bought my bike used with with the TB exhaust already installed, no silencer. I had the same concern you have (quiet neighborhood) about thinking the exhaust was too loud, especially leaving at 5:30 AM. After reading user reviews on the P1 tip not being very effective on reducing the noise level but the P1X being better, I ordered it. In short, the P1X is reduces the noise enough for me to depart in the mornings without feeling too guilty (noticeably louder than Ninja 500 I previously owned). These things are subjective so the P1X may still not be enough for you, but I can definitively say it is better than the P1. After I put the P1X on I convinced a friend at work to change out his P1s on his FZ6 - he had similar early morning concerns (he'd coast down his driveway before hitting the ignition switch). After changing to the P1Xs, he no longer does the coasting thing.

I'm not sure how many miles you've ridden with/without the TB or how many miles you have on the Suzuki. I had the option of putting the stock exhaust back on the bike since it was included with the sale, but decided not to due to what I consider to be safety reasons. I'm pretty convinced that the TB exhaust substantially helps cars be more aware of my presence on the freeway (FZ6R vs. Ninja 500 experience commuting on I-5).

Good luck on making your decision about keeping the TB or doing something different.

 

[MustGoFaster]

You should be like the douche factories at our apartment complex and rev it as loud as possible at all hours waiting for the gate to open.

My favorite though had to be when I was out on our balcony (we're right by the gate) and some mobile toolshed in a lowered, tricked-out hoopty decided to pull in and e-break around the inlet island. It was smooth, but not where I freakin' live! :bitchslap:

 

[Dustin600]

Thanks again to everyone who responded. It looks like I'm going to keep the Two Bros Exhaust on my bike. After installing the exhaust, I got compliments everywhere I went. My wife likes it because she know when I'm coming up our street and I'm really liking the sound. The biggest reason I decided to keep the exhaust is because it announces my presence to everyone around me. I'm surprised at the difference in how traffic responds to me now that they can hear me coming. With the stock exhaust no one knew I was there. Now everyone knows.

Just because I was curious, I brought home a sound pressure meter from work to see if the sound level was what Two Bros claimed it to be. It was. I got 100dB @ 3,000 RPM with the silencer in. (They claim 101dB @ 3,000RPM on their site)

To anyone looking for Two Bros or the Leo Vince exhaust, try Amazon.com. I have seen them both there for cheap. I got mine new for $821.84 with free 2-day shipping. It came from Motorcycle Market.

 

[MichaelInVenice]

Just because I was curious, I brought home a sound pressure meter from work to see if the sound level was what Two Bros claimed it to be. It was. I got 100dB @ 3,000 RPM with the silencer in. (They claim 101dB @ 3,000RPM on their site)

How far away were you? That measurement is very sensitive to distance.

Just for interest, I calculated things out. If you measured 101dB from 3' away, it would work out to 75dB at 50'. EPA rules for certification require 84dB or lower at freeway speed, measured from 50' away. Guessing your exhaust would probably be a bit louder than that depending on gear and RPM, but probably not by all that much.