Unusual baffectomy question

riding2up · 10-03-2009, 09:14 AM

I live in Myrtle Beach, SC and the have a noise limit on motorcycles. The police's car cameras can also verify noise levels. I need to find out if the baffectomy will cause me to be over 82Db?

**ringadingh** · 10-03-2009, 09:50 AM

I doubt that the debaffling would exceed 82db, when cruising along they are not that much louder, and even under full throttle accelleration they should still pass I think.

caddman11 · 10-03-2009, 10:13 AM

82db, a fart can be over 82db! That's really low.

caper · 10-03-2009, 09:27 PM

I would be supprised if it was, but I am not sure:) Next time you see the police pull in and see :)

**Cajunrider** · 10-03-2009, 09:46 PM

My '07 is debaffled and I seriously doubt that it exceeds 82 db. Our regional safety department has a decibel meter and I will ask to borrow it to run a survey on my Nomad. It won't be right away but I will get it done within a month or so. I'll post the results after I complete the survey.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-03-2009, 10:51 PM

They ride Harley's there don't they? If a Harley is legal then you will definitely be legal. Debaffled Nomads are no where near as loud as a Harley.

phenrichs · 10-04-2009, 09:51 AM

My debaffled Nomad is still quieter than the stock HD police bikes that we have here.

**Top Cat** · 10-04-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by riding2up

I live in Myrtle Beach, SC and the have a noise limit on motorcycles. The police's car cameras can also verify noise levels. I need to find out if the baffectomy will cause me to be over 82Db?

Geez, I never saw this coming. Police enforcing a noise level. Somebody must have got sick of listening to the idiots with STRAIGHT PIPES or after market pipes with NO BAFFLES.

**jestephens** · 10-04-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

They ride Harley's there don't they? If a Harley is legal then you will definitely be legal. Debaffled Nomads are no where near as loud as a Harley.

Stock Harleys are pretty quiet, just like a Nomad or a Goldwing. It would be unfair to say every Harley is loud.

I will be interested to see CajunRider's dB results. That should answer a lot of questions around here. Cajun' can you get someone near you to test a UB, and Stock? Or any variation you can get an example from. What a great opportunity for some "sound" facts. ;) pun intended.

**jestephens** · 10-04-2009, 12:58 PM

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/713/47...gislation.aspx

In this September 2009 article, the AMA cites this current legislation: "under the SAE J2825 standard, decibel limits range from 92 dBA at idle for all motorcycles, to up to 100 dBA at certain RPMs for various motorcycles, depending on the type of engine."

I think most of us would agree that loud pipes in general aren't so annoying as much as how those loud pipes are used. For instance, in city streets or neighborhoods, I keep acceleration noise minimal, and I don't rev the pipes at stop lights. (I find my strong idle gets more compliments anyhow) However, on regular occasion I will see other bikers unecessarily accelerate when passing pedestrians or other bikers, or show no reverence when passing through a humble neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon. I like loud pipes but understand lots of people don't, therefore try not to present that already stereotyped biker-arrogance. :-[

audiogooroo · 10-04-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/713/4704/Motorcycle-Article/AMA-Drafts-Model-Motorcycle-Sound-Legislation. aspx

In this September 2009 article, the AMA cites this current legislation: "under the SAE J2825 standard, decibel limits range from 92 dBA at idle for all motorcycles, to up to 100 dBA at certain RPMs for various motorcycles, depending on the type of engine."

I think most of us would agree that loud pipes in general aren't so annoying as much as how those loud pipes are used. For instance, in city streets or neighborhoods, I keep acceleration noise minimal, and I don't rev the pipes at stop lights. (I find my strong idle gets more compliments anyhow) However, on regular occasion I will see other bikers unecessarily accelerate when passing pedestrians or other bikers, or show no reverence when passing through a humble neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon. I like loud pipes but understand lots of people don't, therefore try not to present that already stereotyped biker-arrogance. :-[

There ya go! A little common courtesy goes a long way!

**jestephens** · 10-04-2009, 08:49 PM

Well, I forgot to mention that every tunnel or overpass is fair game though.

10-03-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
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10-03-2009, 09:50 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Unusual baffectomy question I doubt that the debaffling would exceed 82db, when cruising along they are not that much louder, and even under full throttle accelleration they should still pass I think. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Unusual baffectomy question 82db, a fart can be over 82db! That's really low.
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10-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Unusual baffectomy question My '07 is debaffled and I seriously doubt that it exceeds 82 db. Our regional safety department has a decibel meter and I will ask to borrow it to run a survey on my Nomad. It won't be right away but I will get it done within a month or so. I'll post the results after I complete the survey. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2009, 10:51 PM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Unusual baffectomy question They ride Harley's there don't they? If a Harley is legal then you will definitely be legal. Debaffled Nomads are no where near as loud as a Harley. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#7
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Unusual baffectomy question My debaffled Nomad is still quieter than the stock HD police bikes that we have here.
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10-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#10
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Unusual baffectomy question http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/713/47...gislation.aspx In this September 2009 article, the AMA cites this current legislation: "under the SAE J2825 standard, decibel limits range from 92 dBA at idle for all motorcycles, to up to 100 dBA at certain RPMs for various motorcycles, depending on the type of engine." I think most of us would agree that loud pipes in general aren't so annoying as much as how those loud pipes are used. For instance, in city streets or neighborhoods, I keep acceleration noise minimal, and I don't rev the pipes at stop lights. (I find my strong idle gets more compliments anyhow) However, on regular occasion I will see other bikers unecessarily accelerate when passing pedestrians or other bikers, or show no reverence when passing through a humble neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon. I like loud pipes but understand lots of people don't, therefore try not to present that already stereotyped biker-arrogance. :-[ __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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10-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#12
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Unusual baffectomy question Well, I forgot to mention that every tunnel or overpass is fair game though. __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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