Smithers Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 When I first bought the NC last year, the first thing I did was fit an aftermarket exhaust can (Fuel F1) as I've had them before and in my opinion are good quality cans. Crisis time now; I have the brand new unused OEM Honda can in a box,which although a lot quieter does sound OK. What caused the crises? I was out on a jolly today when an identical bike pulled into the pub; sorry, I meant café , and I thought that really sounds OK. I think my after market can is wearing out the wadding and seems to be getting louder. It may have something to do with the pair valve shagging out the aftermarket can quicker than normal? Only guessing. Good learned people of this forum, what should I do? Wait till the aftermarket can becomes really noisy and get it re-stuffed? Or just re-fit what Honda intended for the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Don't waste your time, if it ever gets too loud, buy an after market noise baffle to put in the end for £20....I did it to mine because I love thy neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Can an exhaust really get too loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Don't waste your time, if it ever gets too loud, buy an after market noise baffle to put in the end for £20....I did it to mine because I love thy neighbours. I've already got the original baffle in. It was never removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Can an exhaust really get too loud Most definitely; I hear some, that are painful to ride behind. My neighbours don't particularly bother me because I've alienated them enough times in the past that they just accept it now, but there's still a slight slither of conscience left in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Can an exhaust really get too loud Most definitely; I hear some, that are painful to ride behind. My neighbours don't particularly bother me because I've alienated them enough times in the past that they just accept it now, but there's still a slight slither of conscience left in me. My feeling though is that a loud bike is generally a safer bike as the twat who inevitably pulls out on you cant say they didn't hear you coming at the very least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 when I bought my nc I got a stainless can for it from the carbon can company in Fleetwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 My feeling though is that a loud bike is generally a safer bike as the twat who inevitably pulls out on you cant say they didn't hear you coming at the very least I ride my bike to work sometimes at 515am...would you feel the same about it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Ive heard this said about Fuel exhausts.. and Fuel themselves recommend the can is repacked every 2 years or 10,000 miles for all bikes other than singles and Vtwins. excessive? or just that they go off too quickly. For modern bike there are only two reasons for swapping the can. looks and noise. maybe weight too if you want to be picky. I want to swap the can on the africa twin and for me theres just one reason. looks. the original sounds great but looks shit. incidentally the can I want is just £100 more than the nearest Fuel equivalent and doesnt need to be repacked. in fact they specifically say that. Due to the internal construction and high specification of the materials used our silencers never require re packing and are covered under our life time guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 My feeling though is that a loud bike is generally a safer bike as the twat who inevitably pulls out on you cant say they didn't hear you coming at the very least I ride my bike to work sometimes at 515am...would you feel the same about it then? My feeling is that the amount of time you would be there making noise would be a couple of minutes at most so I'd still say a loud bike is a safe bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack01 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 My feeling though is that a loud bike is generally a safer bike as the twat who inevitably pulls out on you cant say they didn't hear you coming at the very least I really don't believe the 'loud exhausts saves lives' as I have witnessed on several occasions some dipshit driving along oblivious to an ambulance behind them with blue lights and sirens. It's quite scary the vast amount of drivers unaware of their surroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 My feeling though is that a loud bike is generally a safer bike as the twat who inevitably pulls out on you cant say they didn't hear you coming at the very least I really don't believe the 'loud exhausts saves lives' as I have witnessed on several occasions some dipshit driving along oblivious to an ambulance behind them with blue lights and sirens. It's quite scary the vast amount of drivers unaware of their surroundings. Yea I too have noticed that, I just don't get why the majority of drivers see fit to start driving and switch off like nothing but themselves matter, I blame it on cars being too comfortable and easy to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack01 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 oh yeah, totally agree with you there Rich. Cosy little box that provides a sense of complete and utter protection from whatever is outside of it, with music as loud as they want, they just switch off into their own little world with no regard for other road users.... until.... BANG! SMIDSY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Maybe they should make cars uncomfortable after a short time and make everything rattle and make it so the radio cant go up too loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 yea I used to have a series 3 land rover that was like that so I only did short trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 yea I used to have a series 3 land rover that was like that so I only did short trips See being uncomfortable means your more alarm due to not being able to travel so far thus lives saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Put it back original, if not ugly than is ok and it’s loud enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 yea I used to have a series 3 land rover that was like that so I only did short trips I drove one from Newcastle to Stirling on 3 injectors, the 2 1/4 diesel would hardly move with 4 working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 yea they were no rocket ships the series land rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) Ive heard this said about Fuel exhausts.. and Fuel themselves recommend the can is repacked every 2 years or 10,000 miles for all bikes other than singles and Vtwins. excessive? or just that they go off too quickly. For modern bike there are only two reasons for swapping the can. looks and noise. maybe weight too if you want to be picky. I want to swap the can on the africa twin and for me theres just one reason. looks. the original sounds great but looks shit. incidentally the can I want is just £100 more than the nearest Fuel equivalent and doesnt need to be repacked. in fact they specifically say that. Due to the internal construction and high specification of the materials used our silencers never require re packing and are covered under our life time guarantee. Edit: removed dumb question. Ah, Scorpion no less. Might have a look into this Edited May 3, 2019 by Smithers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston smith Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Maybe they should make cars uncomfortable after a short time and make everything rattle and make it so the radio cant go up too loud I think British Leyland tried that idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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