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Old May 1, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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Ive been looking at the different muffler posts on the forums, which are VERY useful. The one thing i cant find is the noise limits for my state, Arizona so i can check some noise level numbers vs whats allowed here for street riding. Any AZ residents out there that know what the legal maximum is? ive found different city ordinances for motorcycle noise, but nothing real official for phoenix in general-or even a corresponding pipe for that noise limit?i hear some real badass choppers out here so it cant be that quiet, but i still wanna make sure im gettin something legal(or close to it). 2010 klx250s. stock so far.
 
Old May 2, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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fmf megabomb and core 4 is a decent combo. However, at 70 mph it really takes a toll on ears and def at higher speeds... low end great...
 
Old May 20, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Hey there I live there AZ part time...don't worry about the noise db in AZ..carefree has a sign up and I ride a very Loud Harley and never a problem...my KLX has a FMF and bomb
 
Old May 20, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by azdeuce
Hey there I live there AZ part time...don't worry about the noise db in AZ..carefree has a sign up and I ride a very Loud Harley and never a problem...my KLX has a FMF and bomb
Ha. I have the same bikes in my garage.

Street Glide and KLX250SF.

Funny thing, my SG has Screamin' Eagle pipes and it's probably not as loud as my KLX with the Two Brothers exhaust.





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Old May 20, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Ha. I have the same bikes in my garage.

Street Glide and KLX250SF.

Funny thing, my SG has Screamin' Eagle pipes and it's probably not as loud as my KLX with the Two Brothers exhaust.

but the KLX sounds better...
 
Old May 20, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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I just started my KLX for the first time last night with the FMF Q4. I'm glad I didn't go with a louder pipe. The Q4 is a performing pipe that won't be obnoxiously loud.
 
Old May 20, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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I can just about guarantee that sound level laws you see coming out in different communities around the U.S. are for the loud Harleys and metric cruisers. That doesn't mean you'll get away with running a straight pipe on your DS or sport bike, but the bulk of the offenders and therefore the focus is going to big, loud cruisers.
 
Old May 21, 2011 | 04:20 AM
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I'm running VH Big Radius...LOUD pipes..but I don't rev it up and be a turd out there,love um...love the new FMF too..
 
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Originally Posted by EMS_0525
but the KLX sounds better...
They are both unique in their own way.





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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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right on, thanks for the piece of mind-sounds like I wont get too much legal attention for the pipe. Leaning towards FMF based on the input and what ive read-cant believe its almost $300 for the bloody slip on alone! might have to reevaluate the financial cost/benefit now lol
 



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