raoufhakam Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 is it just me, or other fellow VFR owners seem to ask the same question: ..... is she quiet or a screamer? having owned 2 CBRs before my VFR ('00 CBR600F4 w/ Hindle exhaust & '06 CBR600RR w/ Yoshimura exhaust), i frankly think/believe the VFR is somewhat quiet! my VFR came with a Delkvic slip-on when i bought it which has a nice tone to it when i start the bike and standing next to it but when i'm riding it, i mostly hear the cam gear whining (which sounds like meowing kittens when u let go off the throttle) but i barely only hear the exhaust tone when i wide open the throttle on acceleration. by far i think my previous RR w/ Yoshimura sounds the best (deep idling growl, and furious scream above 10k rpm) but obnoxiously loud and annoying on long rides. but the VFR just nowhere nearly as loud (which i kinda like TBH) and at first was thinking of switching back to stock can but i'm happy with it, so what do you think fellow VFR owners, do you think your VFR is loud, ok, quiet ? what exhaust system you got on yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 mine is quite nice, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted June 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2014 mine is quite nice, yes. lololol - yes quite nice Timmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Belfry Posted June 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2014 Quiet, you two ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted June 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2014 raoufhakam, If you think it's QUIET now, the only way to tell if it's even running with the stock can is to look at the tach. I would also venture to say that 99% of the VFRD members don't want a furious scream. Most of us aren't in the "loud pipes save lives" crowd nor are most of us obnoxious-screaming-swarm-o-bees racers either. Yes, the VFR is quiet and while I did add a Leo Vince exhaust, I would rather focus on fast-n-smooth than hey look at me decibel levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dedofnite Posted June 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2014 Soooo... Mailman, if you are using 'me' there, shouldn't it read: "that (?) hey look at me decibel levels, mate'ey... ahhhhrrrrrrrrrrr!" LOL! (Maybe we should ask Pirate Rider Ben!!!) ded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 My 95 sounds quite sexy, especially on overrun as the burbling sound from the high right Staintune bounces back to my ears in the tight forest twisties I ride in..... Certainly not quiet though, but loud enough so everyone can notice the beautiful sounds it makes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Soooo... Mailman, if you are using 'me' there, shouldn't it read: "that (?) hey look at me decibel levels, mate'ey... ahhhhrrrrrrrrrrr!" LOL! (Maybe we should ask Pirate Rider Ben!!!) ded thaN........Damned voice com crap! lol Just about the time I trust it, it goes putting words into my mouth....or pulling them out of my finger! Hey, anybody wanna pull my finger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Je suis tres désolé tout le monde! I meant QUIET, not QUITE. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 quite ! : "You know much that is hidden oh great Tim" "quite" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Can't hear you for all the gear whine !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 My 95 has the stock muffler but with an exhaust leak somewhere in the 18 year old pipes, it sounds louder than I like. I prefer the stealthness of the oem setup. I've only ever an aftermarket exhaust on any my 3 bikes, and that was my first one, a 1987 Kawasaki EX500. I put a Supertrapp muffler on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Belfry Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 To respond to the original question--yes, I find the stock exhaust on the 6th gen to be deceptively quiet. I accidentally ran the bike up to 100 mph on my first day riding it because it was so quiet, smooth and planted. The only time it sounds like it's slightly angry is when the VTEC kicks in. I've thought about getting an aftermarket exhaust, but everything I've read says there are very few ponies to be gained on the 6th gen, mostly it's better sound. Much as I like the sound of many of the bikes with aftermarket pipes, I have too much Scottish blood to spend $1,500 just for the sound. I have been sorely tempted though ... I heard a lovely set of Laser exhausts in Nelson a few years ago. But that's $940 USD just for the pipes ... I'm guessing a Power Commander and some other mods would be necessary to get it all working properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 To respond to the original question--yes, I find the stock exhaust on the 6th gen to be deceptively quiet. I accidentally ran the bike up to 100 mph on my first day riding it because it was so quiet, smooth and planted. The only time it sounds like it's slightly angry is when the VTEC kicks in. I've thought about getting an aftermarket exhaust, but everything I've read says there are very few ponies to be gained on the 6th gen, mostly it's better sound. Much as I like the sound of many of the bikes with aftermarket pipes, I have too much Scottish blood to spend $1,500 just for the sound. I have been sorely tempted though ... I heard a lovely set of Laser exhausts in Nelson a few years ago. But that's $940 USD just for the pipes ... I'm guessing a Power Commander and some other mods would be necessary to get it all working properly. yeah, "accidentally", i like that i too "accidentally" ran my VFR to 220 km/h (137 mph) yesterday mine is a 5th gen so i cant speak much about sound/performance of the 6th, but i personally think the stock pipes looks better than any aftermarket pipe on the 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://s113.photobucket.com/user/Dutchy_748/media/HPIM2493.mp4.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Mine sounds like Timmy's, loud enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've been considering this aspect of VFRs for quite a while. I'm surprised it has not come up more often. I have noticed how quiet sixth gen stock exhaust are. On the other hand, my fifth gens, with stock exhaust, are another matter. Everywhere I ride, if I look in my rearview mirrors, most traffic behind me falls as much as one quarter to one third of a mile behind me. Much if the time the traffic behind me is almost out of sight. After a little consideration, it is obvious to me that they feel compelled to slow down to avoid all the noise, from both the exhaust noise as well as the gear whine. When I had Staintune, without the plug, it was much worse. Even with the plug in, on the highway the traffic void behind me was noticeable. Has no one else noticed this? Fifth gens are not at all quiet! At least from other motorist's point of view. But from a riders viewpoint, esp. with earplugs, the sound is intoxicating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've been considering this aspect of VFRs for quite a while. I'm surprised it has not come up more often. I have noticed how quiet sixth gen stock exhaust are. On the other hand, my fifth gens, with stock exhaust, are another matter. Everywhere I ride, if I look in my rearview mirrors, most traffic behind me falls as much as one quarter to one third of a mile behind me. Much if the time the traffic behind me is almost out of sight. After a little consideration, it is obvious to me that they feel compelled to slow down to avoid all the noise, from both the exhaust noise as well as the gear whine. When I had Staintune, without the plug, it was much worse. Even with the plug in, on the highway the traffic void behind me was noticeable. Has no one else noticed this? Fifth gens are not at all quiet! At least from other motorist's point of view. But from a riders viewpoint, esp. with earplugs, the sound is intoxicating Perhaps they were fading into the distance because of you wringing your wrist... GDC!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 It's only as loud as the exhaust you put on it~ (click for video) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's only as loud as the exhaust you put on it~I think that does sound a bit louder/deeper than mine (i'll try to upload a video tomorrow)I also thought that 98-99 (no cat) could be a bit louder than 00-01 (with cat), but again, my '06 CBR had cat but was way too loud. though it seem the cat in the VFR is pretty big (size of a big lettuce head) compared to the compact-ish cat in the CBR (size of a can of pop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Soooo... Mailman, if you are using 'me' there, shouldn't it read: "that (?) hey look at me decibel levels, mate'ey... ahhhhrrrrrrrrrrr!" LOL! (Maybe we should ask Pirate Rider Ben!!!) ded Ye would be correct! Don't forget the g in your AAAARRRRRRGGGHHHHHH! Seriously though I have that Delky pipe on my 5th gen and love it. Its plenty loud. Plenty. -PRB I've been considering this aspect of VFRs for quite a while. I'm surprised it has not come up more often. I have noticed how quiet sixth gen stock exhaust are. On the other hand, my fifth gens, with stock exhaust, are another matter. Everywhere I ride, if I look in my rearview mirrors, most traffic behind me falls as much as one quarter to one third of a mile behind me. Much if the time the traffic behind me is almost out of sight. After a little consideration, it is obvious to me that they feel compelled to slow down to avoid all the noise, from both the exhaust noise as well as the gear whine. When I had Staintune, without the plug, it was much worse. Even with the plug in, on the highway the traffic void behind me was noticeable. Has no one else noticed this? Fifth gens are not at all quiet! At least from other motorist's point of view. But from a riders viewpoint, esp. with earplugs, the sound is intoxicating Obviously they slowed down to allow the deer room to get into position to run you over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ggathagan Posted July 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's only as loud as the exhaust you put on it~ A friend of mine had me check out a '98 that had a D&D on it. As I was driving around, they swore it was louder than my Wolf under seat system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted July 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's only as loud as the exhaust you put on it~ A friend of mine had me check out a '98 that had a D&D on it. As I was driving around, they swore it was louder than my Wolf under seat system. Really? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBYyokOM-Po Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfr350 Posted July 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2014 If you pull off the muffler/slipon whatever and start it it the loudest symphony you'll hear, made a couple mile ride like that was like a dragster but it made no power over 5k. After making my yoshi more stub like i still wish for a few more db's but it is what it is now and i still like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I run a baffled open cat so it has a bit of a growl. I'm a bit younger than the average vfr age so I still like to be loud and flashy. -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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