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Originally Posted by Jayspeed  Sorry I have no input on the power arguement with a slipon. All I'm saying is the other benefits a slipon will have. Less weight makes it easier to maneuver the bike. Louder and better sound than the stock cans. I admit part of my enjoyment in riding is hearing the engine(exhaust). Throttle response will increase especially if the slipon removes the catalytic converter which removes even more weight. Aftermarket looks better too. OSHA deals with work related issues so think about an example of what they would analyze like machinery or construction equipment. Sounds that you wouldn't want to hear continuously or even at all could cause fatigue because your so tired of hearing it. I'd never get tired of hearing my exhaust.  |
You're going to knock off what? Maybe 15 pounds off a bike and rider combo that weighs, maybe, 650 pounds? It could not possibly matter. It also comes off the bike low down.
The throttle response argument is generally based on harmonics. That's going to depend on escape velocity of gas. The "stronger" signal is going to be either better or worse, depending on throttle position and rpm. Stock systems are highly tuned by very, very smart people that designed the whole engine in the first place. Modern EXUP style exhaust valves are meant to work as a system.
At some level loud is just loud. I have no idea why people think loud is good, it's just loud. When you ride your responding to input that competes for your attention. I would assume you'd want to minimize inputs that contained no relevant data, like exhaust noise. Even the tightest stock exhaust will tell you all you need to know.
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