Loud exhaust legal things question

[timwilky]

That is why the stamps exist, plod does not need to do the test for compliance.

They simply look at the stamps which prove compliance and for evidence you have modified the can to breach the compliance.

Remember they seized a guys bike to check the 25Kw restriction.

When I worked for Leyland's R&D facility, plod were a regular visitor. That facility is now a commercial organisation who amongst their many services conduct type approval testing. I am sure that if plod asked them to conduct a noise test, they would at a suitable price. the same with Mira etc

Ah, thanks for all the input!

So "should" be ok...

Mine have no markings, which means its a bit gray, but the noise is a bit extreme tbh. I should start running to work with baffles...

if the police-person ( very p.c.) is over 40 can you get away on the fact that they think everything is too loud/innapropriate and is awake too late.. those young wippersnappers

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Ah, thanks for all the input!

So "should" be ok...

Mine have no markings, which means its a bit gray, but the noise is a bit extreme tbh. I should start running to work with baffles...

I would say definitely okay.
What I was saying with my early morning grumpy sarcastic post was they have no proof of anything.


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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Ah, thanks for all the input!

So "should" be ok...

Mine have no markings, which means its a bit gray, but the noise is a bit extreme tbh. I should start running to work with baffles...

Actually, the opposite.

If its NOT E marked, then theres a high chance its an illegal exhaust.

Generally though, its either E marked, or marked "not for road use" unless its been rubbed away. Not having the E mark is asking for trouble though, unless its cheap nasty exhausts, in which case change them anyway :P

Not cheap or nasty, just... not from UK, or official really in anyway.

So in which case there is a very high chance they are non legal exhaust pipes.

No need for the rolleyes. I put fact, not sugar coated fluffyness.

Please note the failed :P smilie, which should have come out like which denotes take in mild gest.

Originally Posted by Daimo

So in which case there is a very high chance they are non legal exhaust pipes.

No need for the rolleyes. I put fact, not sugar coated fluffyness.

Please note the failed :P smilie, which should have come out like which denotes take in mild gest.

The was just at it not being very official

I suppose they arnt really legal. But then I have done some searching and it looks like it might in a sense be more legal than most. The official line goes something like "if you modify the standard exhaust in anyway that increases noise or air flow its illegal".

So its kinda a dodgy mess with the whole exhaust thing, in theory that means all bikes with just end cans is just plain illegal!

Mine being a whole new system isnt a modification of the original but a complete replacement.

Apologies if taken in the wrong context then.

Ahh, but your not modifying it, your changing it completly. Modifying it is drilling holes and such

But as a "general" rule, if its not got a road legal marking, the police can (and depending on mood), and generally will fine you.

But chin up, its just a fixed £30 penalty. Depending on your bike (and a TL qualifies as a "Worth it" model), if it sounds that good, its worth the odd penalty here and there, just for grin noise factor

I.E my baffle never has gone back in Nelli, like feck, it sounds far too good to be scared by a little police lottery ticket

Prepare yourself for the dawn raid!