Here we go again -- **** NO!!!! I'm with Ray. Last thing we need is more motorcyclists pissing everyone off with deafening noise so that they lobby Sacramento for more noise and exhaust limitation statutes. You're not aware of the latest California legislation applicable to 2013 and later model motorcycles that prohibits virtually anything but OEM pipes?!? Any idea how that came to pass?
I'm not against an exhaust system making a little more noise, but not that deafening crap! FWIW, on a 4 cylinder bike, a 4-2-1 header system taking advantage of valve overlap can actually increase HP significantly (and it's pretty light weight), but you can't put one of those on a 2013 FJR in Calif now. And if you damage an OEM exhaust system on a 2013 under our new law, you can't replace it with a less expensive, lighter and/or higher performance aftermarket system -- you're stuck with buying a spendy new OEM system. And you want to make that kind of legislative shit worse?!?!?
I know personally how those who lobby against motorcycle noise and exhaust systems feel, whether I'm in my cage, on my bike or especially outdoors at a restaurant when some inconsiderate asshole is letting everyone know HE is in the area. I've had it happen too many times (e.g., at the Big Salad in Auburn) when everyone's conversation had to stop while we wait for the asshat on an unmuffled bike to get out of range. I truly wish I could shoot the motherfucker. I know I'd lose my right to own firearms and my freedom, but damn if it wouldn't be tempting to learn the inconsiderate MFer some manners. Why exactly would you even consider wanting to piss off fellow travelers in a cage, BTW? Don't you ever drive a car?
