New Zard Pipe for the 2500cc

[maurice]

I’ve tried ear buds but did not like them. I thought they might cause more hearing damage and did not allow me to hear the environment as well as I wanted to. For me there must be a balance of the factors for music enjoyment and safety.

Maybe the volume was too high? Not like you have to overpower the loud pipes.
The ones I use are for machinists, people working in loud enviornments to listen to music clearly. These are very small, get them deep in canal. Music is so clear, and no matter how good your helmet is, at hwy speed there is some wind noise. Not with these, just a whisper.
I've never avoided an accident because of my hearing. Always brain and eyes. Small chance that changes imo.

 

[Louballs]

Maybe the volume was too high? Not like you have to overpower the loud pipes.
The ones I use are for machinists, people working in loud enviornments to listen to music clearly. These are very small, get them deep in canal. Music is so clear, and no matter how good your helmet is, at hwy speed there is some wind noise. Not with these, just a whisper.
I've never avoided an accident because of my hearing. Always brain and eyes. Small chance that changes imo.

What brand earplugs?? I've been using Alpine and they work well for that too. Music is clear, road noise is minimal.

 

[jackrotten]

I use Amazon.com: High Fidelity Ear Plugs for Concerts - Ultra Comfortable Earplugs Noise Reduction for Musicians Motorcycles Drummers DJ Flight by LYSIAN: Health & Personal Care earplugs and they're pretty good. Blocks most wind but somehow let's music through enough to hear well. I use a cardo system in helmet.

I just really hate having stuff in my ears, but for now this works.

 

[maurice]

What brand earplugs?? I've been using Alpine and they work well for that too. Music is clear, road noise is minimal.

What music source are you using, helmet bluetooth? Alpine looks like mostly ear plugs to ALLOW music to be heard while keeping other noise low.
Mine are wired plugged into cell. Cork screw them in tight and perfect.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0834TDY1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_i_YVTF7KCQXAXMAD8A2ZX2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I bought 3 times, ruined 1 myself, then the next one didn't work so ordered another. Turns out my phone jack was the problem.

 

[Louballs]

What music source are you using, helmet bluetooth? Alpine looks like mostly ear plugs to ALLOW music to be heard while keeping other noise low.
Mine are wired plugged into cell. Cork screw them in tight and perfect.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0834TDY1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_i_YVTF7KCQXAXMAD8A2ZX2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I bought 3 times, ruined 1 myself, then the next one didn't work so ordered another. Turns out my phone jack was the problem.

Ah ok, yeah, i'm using a SENA system

 

[G-Force Junkie]

Received a quote for $3,450 tax-in, delivered. (Canadian. $$) Includes the zard exhaust and the three carbon fiber covers. I'll start saving my quarters.

 

[Antek]

Legal reasons, certain law in Europe regarding loud pipes are getting stricter and stricter. I think the limit is 77dB at the moment (euro5). Certain roads in Austria are now even closed for certain motors independent of their exhaust because of the noise. If you own any of the follow motors then those routes are closed for you even with stock exhausts

Aprilia
RSV4 1100 Factory
TSV4 1000 RR
Tuono V4 Factory
Tuono V4 1100 RR

Ducati
Diavel 1260
Hypermotard 950
Supersport
Multistrada 1260
Multistrada 1260 Enduro
Multistrada V4
Panigale V2
Panigale V4
Panigale V4R
Streetfighter V4(S)

Harley-Davidson
Iron 1200
Sportster 1200 Custom
Forty-Eight
Superlow
Roadster
FXDR 114

Honda
CBR650R
CB1000R
CBR1000RR (SP, SP1, SP2)

Indian
111 en 116 modellen

Kawasaki
Z900
Ninja ZX10(R, RR, SE)
Ninja H2

KTM
Duke 890

MV Agusta
Brutale 800 (alle versies)
F3 800
Superveloce 800
Brutale 1000
Rush 1000

Suzuki
GSX-R 1000 RR
Katana
GSX-S 1000(S en F)

Triumph
Bonneville Bobber
Daytona 765 (LE)
Rocket 3
Thruxton TFC
Street Triple R/RS
Tiger 1200

Yamaha
YZF-R1 (M)
YZF-R6

Sorry don't mean to derail the thread but where can I find more information about this? Looking to move back to Europe later this year and well the five bikes we have in the garage are less than stock exhaust systems on them all.

 

[Antek]

I prefer to listen to tunes at home or in my car. Never on the bike, especially since it could lead to me not hearing something that could have prevented me from interacting with a cage, invariably to me and my ride's detriment. Each to their own, I know.

You might change your mind if you took my H-D Road Glide Limited with its audio system for a spin.

 

[Frans]

Sorry don't mean to derail the thread but where can I find more information about this? Looking to move back to Europe later this year and well the five bikes we have in the garage are less than stock exhaust systems on them all.

Most countries have a government website that will inform you about the legal restrictions. In short you could say that no changes are allowed unless approved for the motor by the manufacturer and having a EG certificate. Also note that insurance companies made have their reservations.

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[estoma]

You might change your mind if you took my H-D Road Glide Limited with its audio system for a spin.

I have put a 90% deposit down on a new Electra Glide Revival - hoping to receive it by mid-July. Things take a bit longer to get to Africa.

I've installed a 600W 4-channel Class-D Arc Audio amp and matching speakers on my Victory XC. I play it at home for the neighbours occasionally (-; with the battery charger connected. Never when the wife and I are riding, though. We hardly ever do highways.