Tecnigas next too LOUD

alex /

Apr 01, 2008 10:34AM

many thanks for all the previous posts explaining the benefits and how tos of new exhausts, rear sprockets, and upjetting.

I am so pleased with the 40 mph 07 Tomos LX is hitting after these changes, and though there are several steep grades along my daily commute, I haven't lost much of anything getting up them. And going down is wheeeeee

HOWever, this new exhaust is way louder than i expected. I can't find any leaks, but it sure is deafening. I plan to loosen the connections and reinstall to see if i can get it tighter but I'm just wondering if anyone that has this pipe can give an opinion of how loud theirs is? Or, any tricks to getting good seals?

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Joe /

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joep

Apr 01, 2008 11:30AM

it is louder, but not like the biturbo scream. i found that by putting two gaskets on, it sealed it better and was a tad quieter and of course performed better (no leaks). give it a try...it may do something or not, but won't hurt.

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MadTownMick /

madtownmick

Apr 01, 2008 05:53PM

Seriously I prefer a loud pipe. Its a good way for people not to change lanes into you. Loud pipes save lives homes.

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Cory /

qwestl0ve

Apr 01, 2008 05:58PM

2nded

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alex /

alexschenck OP

Apr 01, 2008 08:39PM

Maybe you're right. Third day i used it, i got sideswiped by a van. First time i've been hit -- hopefully last. Kind of ironic. Anyway,I think it makes me a wworse rider cause i cant' hear shit.

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marvyhi /

marvyhi

Apr 01, 2008 08:54PM

Something is wrong. Check your exhaust gasket. One gasket should work and two gaskets will give you problems in the future. The unipod intake should be louder than the exhaust of the Technigas pipe and a biturbo is louder than the technigas. Did you use a new exhaust gasket when you put the pipe on? If not, that is your problem because the original gasket is stuck to the original pipe and is almost impossible to get off whole.

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Brennan O. /

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brennano

Apr 01, 2008 09:22PM

I still call bullshit on the whole 'loud pipes save lives' thing. Ive been riding scooters and mopeds for 6 years, and really really don't buy this. Moped/scooter pipes are just NOT loud enough to make any sort of difference. PLUS you don't hear pipes until they are past you. Unless you are running straight pipes(which is a whole other argument).