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Old 06-29-2008, 08:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Quiet down the DTH exhaust

Anyone have a resonator tip they recommend to quiet down the DTH cat-back exhaust? I can't stand the drone sound on the highway.

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Old 06-29-2008, 08:31 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Somebody posted a mod for the BBP system but not sure it will work on the DTH. I thought they weren't supposed to drone?

Found it: BPP Center Exit Exhaust too loud? Here’s a mod.

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Old 06-29-2008, 09:51 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Need an add-on motorcycle tip, not something stuck into the pipe and increase the back pressure defeating the exhaust gains.

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Old 06-29-2008, 11:56 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I am seeking a resonator tip with no hp loss.

I do not wish to give up power; just noise. Else, I will rip off the DTH amd purchase the WORKS exhaust, which gives me equal hp and far less noise.

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Old 06-29-2008, 11:59 AM   #5 (permalink)
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The Supertrapp works pretty good on other application and is not very restrictive, it may work for you.

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Old 06-29-2008, 12:08 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Real data to back up, "it's still too loud."

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Somebody posted a mod for the BBP system but not sure it will work on the DTH. I thought they weren't supposed to drone?

Found it: BPP Center Exit Exhaust too loud? Here’s a mod.

Thank you.

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Old 06-30-2008, 10:59 AM   #7 (permalink)
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DTH has a solution!

I just spoke with Nick at DTH. DTH is designing a stainless steel, baffle insert for the exisitng DTH cat-back exhaust. The device is spec.d to reduce the horsepower a tiny 0.25 hp BUT quiet the exhaust drone significantly. The exact db spec.s will follow from DTH on their web site:
DougThorleyHeaders.com

I am told the new unit will be available to all within thirty days and is easy to install. I was so excited, I tried to pre-pay with my credit card. Nick appreciated the offer, but I must wait a few more weeks. Damn. I almost had the little bugger.

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Old 07-01-2008, 06:34 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I LIKE the noise. And just that little more oommph.
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Old 07-02-2008, 05:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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I LIKE the noise. And just that little more oommph.
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Ditto. I'm used to aftermarket motorcycle exhausts that I've swapped out over the years: everything from Cobra slip-ons to Bubs---now THAT'S loud.

The Thorley system actually has a pleasing "tuned" sound. Reminds me of my old Triumph Spitfire that I should have never sold back in 1976....

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Old 07-15-2008, 06:57 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Did Nick at DTH happen to say whether they are adjusting the volume on future production of the single exit (#83405) catback systems or will they continue with the current design and offer a baffle option?

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