[ecustu7]

Finally decided to get an aftermarket exhaust. I wanted to gain power but not a lot of noise, so I decided on the arrow system with the optional header.

Anybody have one of these and can offer some feedback on them?

 

[Ironman2909]

Yep got it on my cbr250r. Quick and easy to install. Just make sure that every joint is properly sealed. No need to flash the ECU. You'll gain alot just on the weight saving. You wont believe how heavy the OEM exhaust is. On top of that, the bike will quicker on acceleration and little faster on the top speed.

Have fun and ride safe!

 

[ecustu7]

Arrow exhaust on the way, cant wait to get it on the bike. Will give a review once installed.

 

[northernlights]

And pics too please!

 

[ecustu7]

Will do.

 

[PIGTRAIL RIDER 23]

Wats it cost & where from?

 

[ecustu7]

527$ with header (in black aluminum with steel end cap) from Motostarz.com

Got this one because it meets EU sound regulations. From what I have read it has about the same noise level as the stock exhaust, but gains a few more horses, weighs less, and looks better. I was going to get the Leo Vince SBK LV One, because its pretty quite too, but thought the arrow looked better.

Hopefully should be here this weekend.

 

[ecustu7]

The UPS man brought me my Arrow exhaust today........Im busy with test this week, will be installing next week. I will post info and pics after installation.

 

[ecustu7]

Got the full Arrow exhaust installed today, sorry too late for pics. I will post some tomorrow.

The exhaust (with the silencer installed) is as I have heard only about 10dBA louder than stock, but with a much deeper grunt to it. It sounds so much better, but not too loud. I can hear it a little more in city driving, I don't think it will be much different on the highway, I will find out it a few days.

However, now it really is trying to shut off while blipping the throttle, more so than with the stock exhaust. Anybody know why?

Im thinking that a Bazzaz will solve this problem and give me more power.

 

[Ercoupe]

Got the full Arrow exhaust installed today, sorry too late for pics. I will post some tomorrow.

The exhaust (with the silencer installed) is as I have heard only about 10dBA louder than stock, but with a much deeper grunt to it. It sounds so much better, but not too loud. I can hear it a little more in city driving, I don't think it will be much different on the highway, I will find out it a few days.

However, now it really is trying to shut off while blipping the throttle, more so than with the stock exhaust. Anybody know why?

Im thinking that a Bazzaz will solve this problem and give me more power.

Mine seemed to wind down quicker than with the stock. Possibly a function of lower back-pressure. Anyway, no problems over a 1000 miles since I put the Arrow on. Emission control is closed loop over a large part of it range. Let it do it's trick and adjust.

Just ride it a bit. Probably nothing to it.

 

[Deanohh]

10 dba increase is considered to sound twice as loud....generally.

 

[tfs32]

I have Arrow on all my bikes. Some of the best on the market today.

my 07 R6 with Arrow GP2

my 09 R1 with Arrow

 

[miltonch76]

I have Arrow on all my bikes. Some of the best on the market today.

my 07 R6 with Arrow GP2

my 09 R1 with Arrow

That's a respectable garage!!!

 

[tfs32]

That's a respectable garage!!!

Thank you! My R1 has become my race bike since that picture and has won a few times

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[ecustu7]

10 dba increase is considered to sound twice as loud....generally.

No its not. If something creates noise at 70dBA, 80dBA is not twice as loud.

 

[ecustu7]

Had a nice highway ride with the new exhaust. I cant hear an increase in noise level from the exhaust on the highway, only below 60mph can I hear the increase in noise.

Great exhaust, sounds good, looks good, and gives a little bit more power.

Plan on posting a pic tomorrow, after I clean the tree sap off the bike.

 

[shisoshin]

thanks for feedback,, how does it sound to you at a ride-by?
also, is a 'db killer' fitted,, if so, what difference..

for me considered verbal descriptions are as important
as are videos on utube, which are helpful guides but
can also be misleading as to true tones/noise etc..

 

[olhogrider]

No its not. If something creates noise at 70dBA, 80dBA is not twice as loud.

Not to be pedantic, but sound is a very complex subject. The psychoacoustic measurement of +10 db is considered twice as loud. Just a generally accepted rule of thumb. This does not take into account distance, duration, frequency or other variables. Whether A, B or C it is a logarithmic scale.

 

[ecustu7]

Not to be pedantic, but sound is a very complex subject. The psychoacoustic measurement of +10 db is considered twice as loud. Just a generally accepted rule of thumb. This does not take into account distance, duration, frequency or other variables. Whether A, B or C it is a logarithmic scale.

Im glad that you understand sound levels so well, but when you say its twice as loud you may be confusing people who don't understand noise levels. I understand what your saying because I take noise level readings to keep compliance with OSHA regulations, but in general, 10dBA is not twice as loud. In most cases an increase of 10 dBA is barely noticeable, especially when most aftermarket exhaust increases the noise level well above a 10dBA increase.

 

[ecustu7]

thanks for feedback,, how does it sound to you at a ride-by?
also, is a 'db killer' fitted,, if so, what difference..

for me considered verbal descriptions are as important
as are videos on utube, which are helpful guides but
can also be misleading as to true tones/noise etc..

Im not sure about a drive by, but my friends have commented that they could tell a difference and all have said that it sounds better but barely louder.