Maybe I should change my mind on SOUND?! - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

tractorboy · 02-11-2010, 12:26 PM

In general was not a big fan of "loud pipes saves lives" and all that. I also LIKED that our bikes are quiet and "stealthy" but....maybe A LITTLE sound is Good. and I mean a little. Not ear peircing v twin loud but.....

Had a chance to FINALLY ride with someone else this year. My brother and his ducati. A bit louder and throatier but not too bad. It was amazing how many LESS times I had people ride us close, pull out in front, tailgate, and just plain noticed us / did swerve/merge into our lane while we were STILL THERE.

I finally noticed too that if it look like someone might not be seeing him he'd pull in clutch a bit and Rev her to make a little sound saying..hey, Im here! dont forget. That seemed much more rec'd that a few times I hit my horn..and then subsequently got flipped off LIKE I was an A-hole......Hmmmm

maybe I should do a little something. Thoughts fellow fizzers?

MikeN02 · 02-11-2010, 01:42 PM

I'm a fan of it just because it sounds sexy! I wouldn't be a jerk reving it in lower gears. Just be nice to be noticed by other sport bikes when I wave...

stuna · 02-11-2010, 01:53 PM

BE SEEN
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Closeouts.aspx

WORKS FOR ME

pyrocpu · 02-11-2010, 03:21 PM

I'm just torn on essentially an $800 horn!!

joloy133 · 02-11-2010, 05:13 PM

After buying the bike, honestly, the sound was a disappointment. Thats the first mod I did within 2 weeks of ownership. The sound makes a difference on many levels.........I didn't need a rational reason, the emotional one was enough!

tractorboy · 02-11-2010, 07:47 PM

True guys and gals...I would like a little sound..atleast the kid in me does. What mods did you guys do, other than NEW exhausts. have the mods to the existing exhaust/ie cut outs work well over the long term now thats its been almost a year.

What did you do Joloy133 to get a "bit out of her"? (nevermind....I search it...duh-NICE MOd and NICE SOUND its PERRRRFect)

I need to go back and read the mods I guess on what other have done for something a little more "commanding" of respect.

Tractor

PuRpl3_Dr4nK · 02-11-2010, 09:23 PM

Dude if you got the money get an aftermarket exhaust. I have a Two Bros and it sounds sooooo good. I have a buddy who has a CBR1000 and he said it sounds better than his, granted his is stock but you will not be disappointed with what you pay for. I get head turns every time I'm out and I don't know whether if it's due to the sound or the hotness or my white/black combo lol, but people look.

**Heineken** · 02-11-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuRpl3_Dr4nK

Dude if you got the money get an aftermarket exhaust. I have a Two Bros and it sounds sooooo good. I have a buddy who has a CBR1000 and he said it sounds better than his, granted his is stock but you will not be disappointed with what you pay for. I get head turns every time I'm out and I don't know whether if it's due to the sound or the hotness or my white/black combo lol, but people look.

YEAH!! White/black FZ6Rs are HOT!!!
hahhahahha :P Wish I had an extra $800 bucks for a 2BROs exhaust, but sincerely I rather spent that money on protective gear.

joloy133 · 02-12-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tractorboy

True guys and gals...I would like a little sound..atleast the kid in me does. What mods did you guys do, other than NEW exhausts. have the mods to the existing exhaust/ie cut outs work well over the long term now thats its been almost a year.

What did you do Joloy133 to get a "bit out of her"? (nevermind....I search it...duh-NICE MOd and NICE SOUND its PERRRRFect)

I need to go back and read the mods I guess on what other have done for something a little more "commanding" of respect.

Tractor

I've heard the 2br exhaust next to mine, (I rode with arcflash). It is louder and deeper in tone, looks good. Had some backfire pops but nothing major. I am currently really impressed with the suspension upgrade, possibly the best I've done of all! You don't "see" the improved handling but............ if/when you go hard into a turn the stiffer spring rate feels so much better.

stuna · 02-12-2010, 06:07 AM

get a harley . i love how quiet mine is

02-11-2010, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
tractorboy Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honeoye NY Posts: 213 Thanks: 37 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Maybe I should change my mind on SOUND?! In general was not a big fan of "loud pipes saves lives" and all that. I also LIKED that our bikes are quiet and "stealthy" but....maybe A LITTLE sound is Good. and I mean a little. Not ear peircing v twin loud but..... Had a chance to FINALLY ride with someone else this year. My brother and his ducati. A bit louder and throatier but not too bad. It was amazing how many LESS times I had people ride us close, pull out in front, tailgate, and just plain noticed us / did swerve/merge into our lane while we were STILL THERE. I finally noticed too that if it look like someone might not be seeing him he'd pull in clutch a bit and Rev her to make a little sound saying..hey, Im here! dont forget. That seemed much more rec'd that a few times I hit my horn..and then subsequently got flipped off LIKE I was an A-hole......Hmmmm maybe I should do a little something. Thoughts fellow fizzers? __________________ 2009 Cadium Yeller - No Cut Frame sliders (Home Made) Red Rim Tap FE Kit "home made" Star Sticker REMOVED TO DO List - Gear Selector, GPS Bracket, Helmet Lock, ENJOY iT !!!

02-11-2010, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	I'm a fan of it just because it sounds sexy! I wouldn't be a jerk reving it in lower gears. Just be nice to be noticed by other sport bikes when I wave... __________________ RIP 07/31/10

02-11-2010, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
pyrocpu Senior Member Bike: 09MY Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From SoCal; live in Tennessee Posts: 417 Thanks: 139 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts Blog Entries: 4	I'm just torn on essentially an $800 horn!! __________________ PyroCPU's Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders \| OEM Seat Cowl \| DDM Tuning 4500K HID Headlight \| Smoked LED Taillamp with Integrated Turn Signals \| B2 Industries Fender Eliminator \| LED License Plate Bolt/Lights \| RAM Mount for Garmin GPS \| OEM Double Bubble \| TBR Full Exhaust, Ti \| TBR JuiceBox \| "Pazzo" Shorty Levers

02-11-2010, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
tractorboy Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honeoye NY Posts: 213 Thanks: 37 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	True guys and gals...I would like a little sound..atleast the kid in me does. What mods did you guys do, other than NEW exhausts. have the mods to the existing exhaust/ie cut outs work well over the long term now thats its been almost a year. What did you do Joloy133 to get a "bit out of her"? (nevermind....I search it...duh-NICE MOd and NICE SOUND its PERRRRFect) I need to go back and read the mods I guess on what other have done for something a little more "commanding" of respect. Tractor __________________ 2009 Cadium Yeller - No Cut Frame sliders (Home Made) Red Rim Tap FE Kit "home made" Star Sticker REMOVED TO DO List - Gear Selector, GPS Bracket, Helmet Lock, ENJOY iT !!! Last edited by tractorboy; 02-11-2010 at 08:43 PM.

02-11-2010, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
PuRpl3_Dr4nK Senior Member Bike: 1978 Yamaha XS750 Cafe Racer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 213 Thanks: 97 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	Dude if you got the money get an aftermarket exhaust. I have a Two Bros and it sounds sooooo good. I have a buddy who has a CBR1000 and he said it sounds better than his, granted his is stock but you will not be disappointed with what you pay for. I get head turns every time I'm out and I don't know whether if it's due to the sound or the hotness or my white/black combo lol, but people look. Last edited by PuRpl3_Dr4nK; 02-11-2010 at 09:31 PM.

02-11-2010, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	BE SEEN http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Closeouts.aspx WORKS FOR ME

02-11-2010, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	After buying the bike, honestly, the sound was a disappointment. Thats the first mod I did within 2 weeks of ownership. The sound makes a difference on many levels.........I didn't need a rational reason, the emotional one was enough!

02-12-2010, 06:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	get a harley . i love how quiet mine is

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