Exhaust DB levels in FL

WPBSMOKA · February 02, 2006, 11:37:57 AM

I have a 400ex with a full WB R4 exhaust. I know this thing is loud, and I know they sell a quiet core or whatever for it. But does anyone think it would be too loud to ride at say Croom or something along that lines? Pretty much anything is a drive for me, so I don't want to get somewhere and have to leave because my exhaust might be a pinch louder than the next guys. I really couldn't even say if it's any louder than other aftermarket exhausts. So any feedback on how strict they are, or if my exhaust is even at risk to exceed the levels, it would be much appreciated.

Ida_Mann · February 02, 2006, 11:40:59 AM

there are no DB level restrictions in the state or federal forests that I am aware of, you do however need to have a forestry approved spark arrestor.

a little side note, I have been riding in Ocala since '88 and have been stopped by a ranger MANY times or otherwise spoken with them, and NEVER have they checked for the spark arrestor.

Id@

WPBSMOKA · February 02, 2006, 12:03:02 PM

Thanks for the quick response. Like I said, it's loud but I don't see it being any louder than the next guy. Just didn't want to tick other riders off it was an issue. I will purchase a spark arrestor, but funds recently depleted from much needed parts. (brakes, filter cleaner, clutch cable etc.)Thanks again Id@

yamaha350r · February 02, 2006, 06:49:55 PM

spark arrester dont cost much they might only be like 20$$

DZ 350 · February 02, 2006, 06:52:57 PM

i got an hmf and its loud and no complants, in croom, like they said get a spark arrester.

yamaha350r · February 02, 2006, 07:00:53 PM

i herd that they dont even check for spark arrestors at croom,, but i havent been there so im just goin by wut they said

Toomey · February 02, 2006, 09:23:49 PM

Never been checked myself.... but I hardly ever get up there....

dj_pizzim · February 02, 2006, 10:14:54 PM

ive got the same exhaust with no spark arrester with a 440ex and i will say it louder than any other bike ive heard other than a raptor with a alumapro ive never had problems at croom or ocala

WPBSMOKA · February 03, 2006, 08:43:13 AM

Perfect, that was exactly the response I was looking for dj_pizz. Thanks

Honda328i · February 03, 2006, 08:46:53 AM

My 400EX has FMF Titanium and it is also very loud. Last weekend people thought it was an airboat coming