Stubby cans - how noisy? - SV650.org

mikerj · 06-07-10, 03:37 PM

First post - just bought myself a fully faired '05 SV650S which is very tidy and completely standard at the moment. First thing I want to do is a new can, the standard Suzuki exhaust is far too muted. The Delkevic and Fuel cans appear to be very good value and have a following on here, but I'm wondering whether to go for the standard length can or the stubby? I know most will immediately say "stubby", but I don't want it to be obnoxiously loud and annoy my neighbours early in the morning. Is there a significant difference in sound level between the 450mm and 350mm cans with the baffle "fallen out"? I've listend to lots of youtube videos, but can't really get a good idea of how loud the bikes are.

Also is there a UK stockist of the cartridge emulators either Race Tech or Matris? After riding my brothers CBR600F the suspension feels quite soft and underdamped.

mister c · 06-07-10, 03:41 PM

i WILL BE THE 1ST TO SAY HELLO & WELCOME.
I will also say stick with the standard length if you opt for the Fuel can. I stubbied mine & it sounded awful, really loud & drove me mad. It lost the deep rumble that it used to have. I have now got a standard length can on & it sounds really nice

06-07-10, 03:44 PM

This is the bit where everyone says what can they have and how awesome it sounds

As this is 100% perosnal opinion, your best bet is to listen to some yourself in the flesh. I dont know how feasible this is for you.

Or get a general idea on dB and go by that.

06-07-10, 04:12 PM

stubby will be louder, mine was.

i have a normal full length baffled can now.

yorkie_chris · 06-07-10, 04:27 PM

Stubby ones are louder and a much more harsh noise.

mikerj · 06-07-10, 04:29 PM

Thank you all for the help. I was already leaning toward a standard length can, you have convinced me now!

DarrenSV650S · 06-07-10, 05:10 PM

Stubby was too loud IMO. Great out in the country but too much in town. It's a much nicer sound from a full length can, I reckon. I've got a fuel can btw

Dave20046 · 06-07-10, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikerj

Stubby cans - how noisy?

Sorry, say again?

mikerj · 06-07-10, 05:30 PM

Just ordered a 450mm Delkevic, thanks again for your help!

06-07-10, 05:50 PM

I've got a scorpion street extreme stubby (baffle kept in) and was also concerned when I got it that it would annoy the neighbours, but I've found it's not actually that loud, just don't rev the nuts off it.

06-07-10, 03:37 PM	#1
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	Stubby cans - how noisy? First post - just bought myself a fully faired '05 SV650S which is very tidy and completely standard at the moment. First thing I want to do is a new can, the standard Suzuki exhaust is far too muted. The Delkevic and Fuel cans appear to be very good value and have a following on here, but I'm wondering whether to go for the standard length can or the stubby? I know most will immediately say "stubby", but I don't want it to be obnoxiously loud and annoy my neighbours early in the morning. Is there a significant difference in sound level between the 450mm and 350mm cans with the baffle "fallen out"? I've listend to lots of youtube videos, but can't really get a good idea of how loud the bikes are. Also is there a UK stockist of the cartridge emulators either Race Tech or Matris? After riding my brothers CBR600F the suspension feels quite soft and underdamped.

06-07-10, 03:41 PM	#2
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? i WILL BE THE 1ST TO SAY HELLO & WELCOME. I will also say stick with the standard length if you opt for the Fuel can. I stubbied mine & it sounded awful, really loud & drove me mad. It lost the deep rumble that it used to have. I have now got a standard length can on & it sounds really nice __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

06-07-10, 03:44 PM	#3
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? This is the bit where everyone says what can they have and how awesome it sounds As this is 100% perosnal opinion, your best bet is to listen to some yourself in the flesh. I dont know how feasible this is for you. Or get a general idea on dB and go by that.

06-07-10, 04:12 PM	#4
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? stubby will be louder, mine was. i have a normal full length baffled can now.

06-07-10, 04:27 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? Stubby ones are louder and a much more harsh noise. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

06-07-10, 04:29 PM	#6
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? Thank you all for the help. I was already leaning toward a standard length can, you have convinced me now!

06-07-10, 05:10 PM	#7
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? Stubby was too loud IMO. Great out in the country but too much in town. It's a much nicer sound from a full length can, I reckon. I've got a fuel can btw

06-07-10, 05:30 PM	#9
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? Just ordered a 450mm Delkevic, thanks again for your help!

06-07-10, 05:50 PM	#10
New Rider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stubby cans - how noisy? I've got a scorpion street extreme stubby (baffle kept in) and was also concerned when I got it that it would annoy the neighbours, but I've found it's not actually that loud, just don't rev the nuts off it.

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